Spring Grove Soldier to be Honored with Road Dedication

Jan. 22, 2020 /

WHAT: U.S. Army Cpl. Earl H. Markle was just 19 years old when he gave his life in the service of the nation during the Korean War. Markle was serving with the 1st Calvary Division when the unit was attacked during the Battle of Unsan in present day North Korea. Following the battle, Markle was reported missing and, three years later, declared deceased. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and other military honors.

Grants Will Help Local Schools Expand Computer Science Education

Jan. 17, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Five local schools are receiving grants totaling $175,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education today to expand computer science programs for students, according to members of the PA General Assembly’s York County Republican delegation.

Lawmakers Unveil Bipartisan Bills to Fight Medicaid Fraud and Abuse

Jan. 13, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – To ensure taxpayer dollars are used to fund the priorities of Pennsylvanians and not being used fraudulently or misspent, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers joined Attorney General Josh Shapiro to unveil a comprehensive plan to guarantee funding is being used on the people who truly need assistance.

Lawmakers Join Attorney General to Announce Proposals to Prevent Fraud in State Medical Assistance Program

Jan. 09, 2020 /

WHAT: Because of the considerable amount of taxpayer money used to fund Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Program, or Medicaid, the third largest in the nation, and the vulnerable population the program it serves, it is important to ensure taxpayer money is used to assist those in need. With this in mind, a bipartisan group of lawmakers from the House and Senate will introduce a package of bills to reform how services are provided. This package will codify the recent grand jury recommendations along with enacting statutes which mirror federal law to allow the Commonwealth to combat fraud in the program and recoup state tax dollars. The package of bills and issues facing the program will be discussed at a press conference.

Successful First Year for House Government Oversight Committee

Jan. 02, 2020 /

Nearly a year ago, I was honored to have been named the first chairman of the newly formed House Government Oversight Committee. As someone who has long espoused the need for greater oversight in state government, this appointment was particularly meaningful to me.

Representatives to Roll Out PA Financial Reform Plan

Dec. 16, 2019 /

WHAT: No dollar collected, held or spent by state government belongs to the government. As stewards of taxpayer money, a group of representatives will unveil their proposed reforms to strengthen the financial management of the Commonwealth.

Grove Issues Statement on Tax Credit Fraud Report

Dec. 05, 2019 /

DOVER – A Pennsylvania grand jury recently issued a report finding the state’s Keystone Innovation Zone and Pennsylvania Research and Development tax credit programs are susceptible to fraud. In response to the report, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) issued the following statement:

Ryan, Grove Present Plan to Improve PA Financial Outlook

Nov. 20, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) and Seth Grove (R-York) held a Capitol news conference today to unveil an aggressive plan to put Pennsylvania on a sound financial course and prevent it from going into default, which they say is inevitable if nothing changes.

Lawmakers to Discuss Bills to Remove Tax Obstacles for Small Businesses

Nov. 20, 2019 /

WHAT: To remove unnecessary impediments to small businesses, three state lawmakers introduced the Small Business Tax Package, House Bills 105, 333 and 1603. Small businesses, which create about 65% of Pennsylvania’s jobs, are driving forces in the state’s economy. The bills will be discussed during a press conference.

Lawmakers to Discuss Bills to Remove Tax Obstacles for Small Businesses

Nov. 20, 2019 /

WHAT: State lawmakers will discuss the Small Business Tax Package, House Bills 105, 333 and 1603, which is expected to be voted out of the House Finance Committee. The bills would remove unnecessary impediments to small businesses, which create about 65% of Pennsylvania’s jobs.

Grove Announces Park Improvement Grants

Nov. 14, 2019 /

DOVER – Projects to covert two former golf courses in the 196th Legislative District to parks each received $250,000 in grants through the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCNR) Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) announced today.

Grove, Klunk Applaud Omnibus Career-Building Bill Becoming Law

Oct. 31, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Language crafted by Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) to improve career and technical education (CTE) in Pennsylvania and included in House Bill 265 was signed into law Wednesday, the representatives announced.