Here you will find video clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions. en Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST HouseRep RSS v1.0 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification As a small business owner, Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) has learned over the course of his career that forecasting is very important. He asked the Governor’s Budget Office about proposed budgets down the road, the future of the Rainy Day Fund, and projected revenue growth versus the proposed budget for 2025-26.

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]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:15:00 EST In 2022, the Office of Auditor General announced that school audits would be transferred to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) asked Auditor General Timothy DeFoor about the savings his office has seen, as well as how long school audits took before 2022.

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]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:50:00 EST Several years ago, there was a destructive trend in banking where investors and bankers were encouraging people and themselves to divest from the energy industry. Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) asked Treasurer Stacy Garrity about that mindset, what can be done to help constituents more with unclaimed property, and how well investments in Israel are doing for the Commonwealth.

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]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:15:00 EST There’s been a lot of discussion in the news lately regarding waste, fraud and abuse. There are real measures going on nationwide at the state level regarding benefit integrity. Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) asked the Department of Human Services what legislators need to do to ensure benefits are going to the right places.

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]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:40:00 EST “We are the energy state. We produce energy here. Yet, at the same time, we’re having conversations about potentially lights not turning on. It's political malpractice.” Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) asked the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission about harmful energy policies, such as RGGI and PACER, and the dangers they pose to Pennsylvanians.

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]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:35:00 EST Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) expressed concern to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) about huge decisions surrounding petitions that could eliminate entire industries in the Commonwealth if they were to be implemented.

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]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:05:00 EST Judges and justices play a significant role in ensuring laws are correctly applied. Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) asked Justices of the Supreme Court for their opinion on merit-based selection and other budget matters.

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]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:05:00 EST Law and order are the foundations that serves a great purpose for a functioning society. Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) asked Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday about his approach as chief prosecutor and top priorities for citizens related to law enforcement.

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]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:40:00 EST Bad actors cannot be allowed to suppress our workers' wages by taking advantage of illegal immigrant workforces. Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) asked Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Nancy Walker about how legislators can ensure that these bad actors do not have the ability to operate illegally and suppress Pennsylvania’s workers’ wages.

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]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:02:00 EST Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) asked the Pennsylvania Department of Education panel if there’s a bigger benefit to the state managing federal funding for Pennsylvania compared to Washington, as well as how they come up with funding formulas.

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]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:30:00 EST A huge part of the Commonwealth’s future success will be determined by children. They need to be given a chance succeed in the classroom so they can be exemplary in their future careers. Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) asked the Pennsylvania Department of Education about its plan to ensure students can reach their full potential, that tax dollars are being spent properly, and accountability measures are in place for the worst-performing school districts.

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]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:20:00 EST Pennsylvania is falling short on dominating the energy and manufacturing industries compared to our neighboring states. Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) asked the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development about its plan to maximize the energy industry as it relates to the workforce, development and opportunities.

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]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:30:00 EST Public hearing on "Relief is Possible: Combatting the Crisis of Cost".

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]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:03:00 EST House Republicans, led by Chairman Josh Kail, and Martin Causer, convened a press conference to express uncertainty concerning Pennsylvania’s electricity grid.

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]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:25:00 EST The PA House Republican Committee held a hearing at the state Capitol to discuss significant uncertainty facing Pennsylvania’s electricity grid.

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]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:32:00 EST Public hearing on "Pathways to Prosperity: Igniting Growth Through Pro-Family Policies". Rep. Thomas Kutz joined forces with the House Republican Policy Committee to host a hearing about advancing policies that are pro-business, pro-jobs and pro-families.

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]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:20:00 EST Public hearing on "A State Lost in Addiction: Pennsylvania's Path to Recovery".

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]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:14:00 EST Passport to Prosperity.

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]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:00:00 EST Uncovering Human Trafficking

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]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:00:00 EST Bureaucracy’s Battle Against Fracking.

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]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:05:00 EST Public hearing on "The Costs & Benefits of Doing Business in Pennsylvania".

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]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:51:00 EST Public hearing on "Protecting Victims: Solutions to Combat Stalking"

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]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:50:00 EST Public hearing on "Back to School".

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]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:00:00 EST On Aug. 7, the House Republican Policy Committee traveled to Cumberland County to learn more about how our schools are providing a quality education, while respecting taxpayers. I was happy to host this hearing for my colleagues and local school districts.

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]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:00:00 EST Public hearing on "Big Elk Creek State Park"

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