Jul. 25, 2019 /
![Schemel, Grove to Highlight ‘Reinventing Government’ Legislation Package]()
WHAT: Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) and Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) will discuss the Reinventing Government package of legislation, which includes Schemel’s House Bill 55 to combine the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
Jul. 23, 2019 /
![Local Legislators Plan to Offer Constitutional Amendment to Allow Voters to Weigh in on Budget Gimmicks]()
YORK – Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Representative Seth Grove (R-Dover) announced their intentions to offer a constitutional amendment to address out-of-control state spending by the executive branch.
Jul. 08, 2019 /
![Wolf Chooses Party Over Pennsylvania, Vetoes Election Reform Bill]()
HARRISBURG – York County Republican legislators are accusing Gov. Tom Wolf of heeding party wishes over the needs of Pennsylvania’s cash-strapped counties by vetoing much-needed election reform legislation today. Wolf’s decision to reject Senate Bill 48 kills efforts to help local governments with the cost of the 2020 election - after he unilaterally decertified all of the state’s voting machines - and do away with the antiquated straight-party voting option at polling places.
Jun. 28, 2019 /
![Despite Absence of Gas Wells, York County Eclipses $3 Million Mark in Impact Fee Revenue]()
HARRISBURG – York County is about to be the beneficiary of a record windfall of more than $485,000 from the collection of an impact fee on natural gas drilling activities in other regions of Pennsylvania, according to members of the county’s House Republican delegation. Distribution of revenue will take place in early July.
Jun. 27, 2019 /
![CTE Bill, Which Includes Grove Initiative, Approved by Senate]()
HARRISBURG – The Senate unanimously approved today House Bill 265, which includes provisions by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), to improve career and technical education (CTE) in Pennsylvania. The bill now goes back to the House for a concurrence vote.
Jun. 27, 2019 /
![House Sends Grove Bill to Increase Transparency to Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Continuing his quest to improve transparency in state government, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) introduced House Bill 1502 to help ensure taxpayers know how every cent they send to the state is appropriated. Grove’s legislation was advanced unanimously by the House today and now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Jun. 11, 2019 /
![House Committee Approves Bills to Address Drug Pricing, Grove Announces]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) applauds the House Health Committee’s vote to advance four pieces of legislation – House Bills 941, 942, 943 and 944 – to address drug pricing by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the state’s Medicaid program.
Jun. 05, 2019 /
![Poor Fiscal Health Requires Better Fiscal Policy]()
As we enter June, Pennsylvania government becomes focused on budgetary matters as the Commonwealth’s fiscal year ends June 30. The annual budget is the most important public policy state government does. It defines the direction and financial health of the Commonwealth for the next year. A bad budget one fiscal year can, and has, led to a devastating budget the following fiscal year.
May. 30, 2019 /
![Grove Issues Statement on Democrat Senate Plan to Spend Surplus]()
HARRISBURG – In light of Sen. Vincent Hughes’ (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) plan to spend surplus revenue from the 2018-19 state budget, or tap special fund reserve accounts for $125 million, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) issued the following statement:
May. 23, 2019 /
![Grove to Host Citizens’ Forum in Spring Grove]()
YORK – State Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) will hold a Citizens’ Forum at the Spring Grove Borough Building, 1 Campus Ave., on Thursday, May 30, from 6–8 p.m. to discuss legislative accomplishments and the budget.
May. 13, 2019 /
![Grove to Host Citizens’ Forum in Dover]()
YORK – To give residents an update on the budget and discuss legislative accomplishments this session, state Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) will hold a Citizens’ Forum at the Dover Borough Building, 46 Butter Road, on Thursday, May 16, from 6–8 p.m.
May. 10, 2019 /
![Grove Supports Key Debt Reduction Legislation to Reform State Government]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) joined fellow House members to approve legislation to address and reduce debt in Pennsylvania, which are part of efforts to reform how state government operates.
May. 09, 2019 /
![House Government Oversight Committee Launches First Investigation, Grove and Bradford Announce]()
HARRISBURG – Republican House Government Oversight Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) and the committee’s Democratic chairman, Rep. Matt Bradford (D-Montgomery), announced today the committee has launched its first investigation.
May. 07, 2019 /
![Statewide Commerce Court, Part of Government for Today’s World, Approved by House]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), part of policy reforms the House has undertaken to improve how Pennsylvania operates, was approved by the House on Monday.
May. 06, 2019 /
![Grove to Host Citizens’ Forum in New Office]()
YORK – State Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) invites residents to a Citizens’ Forum he’ll hold at his new district office, 2501 Catherine St. in West Manchester Township, on Thursday, May 9, from 6–8 p.m.
May. 01, 2019 /
![Grove Bill, Part of Package to Repeal Out-Dated Bills, Approved by House]()
HARRISBURG – The House on Wednesday approved legislation by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) to repeal a decades-old act, which taxed stores and theaters and was ruled unconstitutional. Grove’s bill is part of a 29-bill package generated in the House to clear out antiquated acts. Twelve of the bills were approved by the House today.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Grove Issues Statement on Grand Jury Report on Fraud in the Pennsylvania Medical Assistance Program]()
HARRISBURG - In response to the grand jury report on fraud in the Pennsylvania Medical Assistance Program, or Medicaid, House Government Oversight Committee Chairman Seth Grove issued the following statement:
Mar. 20, 2019 /
![Grove Issues Statement on Wolf’s Restore Pennsylvania Visit to York]()
HARRISBURG – In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s stop on Wednesday in York to advocate for his plan to impose another tax on natural gas drillers in the state, House Government Oversight Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) issued the following statement:
Mar. 19, 2019 /
![House Renews its Commitment to CTE, Approves Grove Bill]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved House Bill 334 by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) to create easier-to-navigate trails schools can follow to establish and renew vocational programs, part of the House Republican’s commitment to ensure all Pennsylvanians have a pathway to prosperity.
Mar. 12, 2019 /
![House Committee Approves Grove Bill to Create Statewide Commerce Court]()
HARRISBURG – To ensure Pennsylvania businesses are dealt with an effective and efficient manner during the legal process, the House Judiciary Committee today approved legislation by House Government Oversight Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) to allow for statewide Commerce Courts.