Struzzi Questions Budget Secretary About Impact of RGGI
Mar. 10, 2022 / Embed
During a March 10 budget hearing before the House Appropriations Committee, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) questioned Budget Secretary Greg Thall about Gov. Wolf's promise to help communities that would be impacted by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Struzzi Questions Human Services Funding for Counties
Mar. 09, 2022 / Embed
Gov. Wolf is asking for a more than $3 billion increase in human services funding as part of his 2022-23 budget proposal. That is the largest proposed increase in any single line item. Justifying that increase was the focus of the March 9 House Appropriations Committee budget hearing with the Department of Human Services. Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) asked the department about resources that are dedicated to help individual counties deal with problems like drug addiction and suicide prevention.
Struzzi, PHEAA Discuss State Scholarship Program
Mar. 08, 2022 / Embed
This is the 10th anniversary of the PA Targeted Industry Program (PA-TIP), which provides financial awards for students who have the skills that are in high demand by today's employers. During the March 8 afternoon House Appropriations Committee budget hearing, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) asked PA Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Vice President Elizabeth McCloud for an assessment on how the program is doing.
Divest from Russia, Invest in Freedom
Mar. 08, 2022 / Embed
Rep.Jim Struzzi joins other Pennsylvania House Republicans in announcing legislative plans to divest from Russian financial assets and invest in freedom by empowering Pennsylvania’s energy producers to meet new oil and gas demands.
Struzzi Questions Wolf Proposal to Increase Education Funding
Mar. 07, 2022 / Embed
Does more money spent equal better outcomes? When Gov. Tom Wolf asks for a record increase of $1.5 billion for education in the 2022-23 budget, a close examination of his proposal is a necessity. That was the basis for questions from state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) to representatives from the Department of Education during a March 7 House Appropriations Committee budget hearing.
Struzzi Questions Wolf Administration Handling of UC Claims
Mar. 02, 2022 / Embed
Unemployment compensation (UC) claims remain the number one issue being dealt with by House members' district offices, and it's been that way since just after the COVID-19 pandemic began. During the March 2, afternoon House Appropriations Committee budget hearing, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) had the opportunity to question Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Jennifer Berrier about how her office is handling UC claims.
Struzzi Expresses Concern for Environmental Funding in Wolf Budget Proposal
Mar. 02, 2022 / Embed
During a Wednesday, March 2, House Appropriations Committee budget hearing, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) asked Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding about conservation districts and whether or not they are sufficiently funded.
Struzzi Quizzes PA State Police Concerning Background Checks
Mar. 01, 2022 / Embed
During a March 1, House Appropriations Committee budget hearing, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) questioned representatives from the Pennsylvania State Police about the speed and efficiency of background checks for gun purchasers.
Struzzi Expresses Concerns for Staff at Correctional Facilities
Feb. 16, 2022 / Embed
State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) represents Pennsylvania's 62nd Legislative District, which includes the SEI Pine Grove correctional facility. During a Wednesday, Feb 16, House Appropriations Committee hearing, Struzzi asked Secretary of Corrections George Little about his concerns for the safety of the facility's correctional officers.
A New Day for PA Press Conference
Feb. 07, 2022 / Embed
A group of Republican lawmakers from the Southwestern region of Pennsylvania unveil a comprehensive agenda to move Pennsylvania forward, which will include policies focused on the economy, energy, healthcare, public safety and education.