State Rep. Josh Kail
Recent News About State Rep. Josh Kail
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Local School Districts Receive Food Service Equipment Grants, Kail Says
BEAVER, PA—Four local school districts are receiving funding to purchase new food service equipment for cafeterias because of grants awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Funding for the grants is made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is awarded to schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program.Beaver County’s Hopewell Area School District and Western Beaver County School District are receiving $33,500 and $24,185, respectively. Washington County’s Fort Cherry School District and McGuffey School District are...
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Constituents Invited to Kail Open Houses on May 3, 10
BEAVER—Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) has extended an invitation to constituents of the 15th district to participate in one of his upcoming open houses. The first open house is set for Friday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Vanport Township Office, located at 690 State Ave., Beaver. The second open house will take place on Friday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Atlasburg Township Office, situated at 1569 Smith Township Road, Suite 5, Atlasburg.According to Representative Kail, the open houses provide an opportunity for the public to interact with him....
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House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Second in Series of Hearings on Job-Creating Tax Reform
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail and Rep. Zach Mako, along with other lawmakers, hosted the second hearing in a series titled “Job-Creating Tax Reform” on Friday, April 12, at 9 a.m. The event aimed to discuss ways to foster economic growth through business-related tax reform. Among the attendees were Neal Lesher, director of government affairs at the PA Chamber of Business and Industry, and Melissa Morgan, assistant state director at the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The hearing took place at the East Allen Township Building...
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Mako, Policy Committee Host Second in Series of Hearings on Job-Creating Tax Reform
Rep. Zach Mako and the House Republican Policy Committee recently hosted a hearing on job-creating tax reform, featuring testimonies from Neal Lesher of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and Melissa Morgan of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)."The current tax code in Pennsylvania is stifling growth and preventing the Commonwealth from living up to its full potential," stated Rep. Zach Mako during the hearing. "We need to reduce the Corporate Net Income Tax and uncap the net operating loss carryforward deduction so that our Main Street...
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White, Policy Committee Host Hearing Combatting Biden’s Blockade of Liquified Natural Gas Exports
Rep. Martina White and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail, hosted a hearing in response to the Biden Administration's blockade of liquified natural gas (LNG). The hearing, titled “Fueling Pennsylvania’s Future: Liquid Natural Gas,” featured testimonies from key figures in the industry.During the hearing, White highlighted the importance of addressing the growing demand for LNG and the negative implications of halting new exportation. She emphasized the need to leverage Pennsylvania's abundant natural gas resources to meet energy demands and...
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House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Biden’s Blockade of LNG Exports
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail, along with Rep. Martina White and other lawmakers, will be hosting a hearing titled “Fueling Pennsylvanian’s Future: Liquid Natural Gas” to address the negative impacts of the arbitrary pause on LNG exports. The aim is to emphasize the importance of Pennsylvania energy in the global context.During the hearing, various speakers will contribute their insights on the matter. Carl Marrara, executive director of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association, John Bane, director of government affairs at EQT Corporation,...
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House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Consumer-Focused Energy Policy
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail, alongside Rep. Jim Gregory and other lawmakers, hosted a hearing titled “Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer-Focused Energy Policy” on April 2, 2024. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss ways to protect consumers by controlling the costs of energy in Pennsylvania.During the hearing, various speakers provided insights on the importance of consumer-focused energy policies. Mike Butler, the mid-Atlantic executive director of the Consumer Energy Alliance, emphasized the need to prioritize consumers...
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House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Consumer-Focused Energy Policy
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail and Rep. Abby Major, along with other lawmakers, will be hosting a hearing titled “Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer-Focused Energy Policy” to address the costs of energy in Pennsylvania. The event will feature industry and consumer testifiers, including Mike Butler, the mid-Atlantic executive director of the Consumer Energy Alliance. The hearing is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 3, at 10 a.m. at Butler County Community College @ Armstrong, Ford City, PA.Kail highlighted the focus of the...
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House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Consumer-Focused Energy Policy
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and other lawmakers are set to host the second hearing in a series focusing on "Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer-Focused Energy Policy.” The aim of the hearing is to discuss ways to protect consumers by controlling the costs of energy in Pennsylvania. Joining Kail at the hearing will be Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) along with members of the committee and testifiers Mike Butler from the Consumer Energy Alliance and Emily Stripe from Vistra Energy.The event is scheduled to take place...
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House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Consumer-Focused Energy Policy
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) announced that a hearing titled "Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer-Focused Energy Policy" will be held to discuss ways to protect consumers by controlling the costs of energy in Pennsylvania. The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, March 28, at 11 a.m. at the Salem Township Municipal Building in Berwick, PA.Alongside Kail, Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) and other lawmakers, as well as members of the committee, will be present. Testifiers at the hearing will include Mike Butler,...
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Rep. Kail changes schedule for March 14 town hall event in Hookstown
Beaver, Mar. 01, 2024 - Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) has announced a time change for the upcoming town hall event scheduled for March 14. The meeting will now take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. Kail encourages all constituents to attend this informative session and looks forward to an engaging and productive discussion.The midday town hall will highlight legislative priorities and offer question-and-answer sessions. Pizza will be served at the event, which will be held at the Greene Township Municipal Building, 262 Pittsburgh Grade Road, Hookstown.In a statement,...
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Safeguarding our Community from Fraud
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) are set to host a hearing titled “Safeguarding our Community from Fraud” on Friday, March 8, at 9 a.m. The event aims to identify vulnerabilities, share preventive measures, and promote a unified approach for community protection against fraudulent activities, particularly elder exploitation.The hearing will take place at the Neshaminy Activity Center, located at 1842 Brownsville Road, Feasterville, PA 19053. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be...
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Removing Obstacles to Opportunity: Building Pennsylvania
"On February 26, 2024, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail and Rep. Jamie Barton, alongside other lawmakers, announced an upcoming hearing titled “Removing Obstacles to Opportunity: Building Pennsylvania”. The hearing aims to address building ordinances and the cost-prohibitive issues faced by developers in Pennsylvania.Scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, at 10 a.m., the event will take place at the Tamaqua Community Arts Center, located at 125 Pine St., Tamaqua, PA 18252. Notably, the hearing will feature testimonies from various individuals,...
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Removing Obstacles to Opportunity: Growing Pennsylvania’s Agriculture
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail and Rep. Mike Stender, alongside other lawmakers, are set to lead a hearing titled “Removing Obstacles to Opportunity: Growing Pennsylvania’s Agriculture.” The focus of the hearing is to address permitting and regulations in the agriculture industry that are causing unnecessary delays and hindering the growth of Pennsylvania.The event, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m., will take place at the Turbotville Community Hall in Turbotville, PA. Among the attendees will be members of the committee and key...
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Kail, Policy Committee Explore Artificial Intelligence with Hearing Featuring ChatGPT as a Testifier
The Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee recently hosted a crucial hearing on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on our daily lives. The hearing aimed to understand the responsible use and advancement of AI in society. Testifiers at the hearing included Charles Palmer, an associate professor and program lead of Interactive Media at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Margaret Durkin, the executive director of PA and the Mid-Atlantic Region at TechNet, Madison Gooch, the vice president of watsonx at IBM, and the star of the show,...
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The Governor Has No Clothes, Says Kail in Response to Budget Address
In response to Governor Josh Shapiro's budget address, Representative Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) expressed strong criticism, stating, "The governor has no clothes. His plan is all talk, and no action."Representative Kail highlighted several pressing issues that he believes the governor's budget proposal fails to address. He expressed concern about the state of education, saying, "Students are trapped in failing schools." He also pointed out the risk of skyrocketing energy costs and the need for an improved tax climate for businesses. Additionally, he emphasized the...
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House Republicans to Discuss the Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
On Wednesday, February 7th, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled "Navigating the Future of AI." The purpose of the hearing is to increase our understanding of how artificial intelligence technology works in our everyday lives and to discuss how to ensure the responsible use and advancement of this evolving technology.The hearing will feature several expert testimonies, including Charles Palmer, associate professor and program lead of interactive media at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology,...
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Advancing Our Rural Connectivity: Lawmakers Host Hearing to Discuss the Necessity of Rural Broadband Expansion
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail and Rep. Rich Irvin, along with other lawmakers, will be hosting a hearing titled "Advancing Our Rural Connectivity" to address the crucial need for rural broadband expansion. The hearing will explore how what was once considered a luxury item has now become an essential part of everyday life.The hearing will feature a panel of experts who will provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by rural areas in terms of connectivity. One of the testifiers, Debra Clark-Loner, executive director of Huntingdon...
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Strengthening Our Rural Communities: Lawmakers Discuss Innovative Ways to Draw a Stronger Workforce
On Wednesday, January 17, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail and other lawmakers will be hosting a hearing titled "Strengthening Our Rural Communities." The purpose of this hearing is to discuss innovative ways to attract a stronger workforce to rural areas of Pennsylvania. With several areas of the state facing population decline, recruiting a stronger workforce is crucial for positive economic impacts.The hearing will feature various testifiers who will provide insights and expertise on the topic. Among them are Rod Wilt, the executive director of...
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Kail Announces Nearly $2.4 Million in Grants for Infrastructure Improvements in the 15th District
Dec. 19, 2023 - The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved $2.36 million in grants for infrastructure projects in the 15th legislative district, including upgrades to sewer systems and stormwater improvements. The grants were advocated for by Representative Joshua D. Kail, who emphasized the importance of investing in Pennsylvania's infrastructure."Maintaining sewer and water systems is critical to the health of our community," said Kail. "I'm pleased to be able to secure millions in funding for the 15th District and look forward to seeing these improvement...