PA Coal Could Light the Path Forward
Jul. 24, 2024 / Embed
I attended a PA House GOP Policy Committee hearing 1,100 feet below ground at Harvey Mine in Greene County. Testifiers from Consol Energy, Inc., Rosebud Mining Company, and R.G. Johnson Company shared the many ways coal and coal mining have a positive impact on our Commonwealth and surrounding states. Despite numerous benefits, the radical environmental lobby props up Chinese industry by outsourcing much of our nation's coal mining to China. The facts are clear; Pennsylvania burns coal better, and we have massive economic potential right under our feet.
Rowe Opposes Irresponsible Democrat Budget
Jul. 05, 2024 / Embed
The budget is, once again, late, as the June 30 deadline has come and gone. Majority House Democrats and Gov. Josh Shapiro are continuing to push a plan that spends more than $48 billion. That’s $3.7 billion, or 8%, more than the prior year and, more importantly, it’s beyond anticipated revenue for this fiscal year. I will continue to advocate for a responsible budget that funds the core functions of government and guards taxpayers from future tax hikes.
Rowe Supports Tax Cuts for PA
Jun. 04, 2024 / Embed
House Republicans unveiled a tax cut proposal identical to the plan that passed with bipartisan support in the Senate. The proposal would eliminate the Gross Receipts Tax on energy and cut the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate from 3.07% to 2.8%. This means more money in every paycheck in Pennsylvania and critical energy savings for everyone who pays a utility bill. We believe you know best how to spend your hard-earned tax dollars. By slashing taxes, we can make Pennsylvania a more attractive place to plant roots and do business.
It’s Time to Put America First
Jun. 04, 2024 / Embed
Even though Pennsylvania has the potential to have its own thriving rare earth mineral mining industry, our tax dollars are routinely sent overseas to subsidize hostile governments and deplorable working conditions, like those in Chinese slave labor camps where dangerous child labor is the norm. By adopting an America First mindset and ensuring we are only spending American tax dollars on American-made products, we can prioritize Pennsylvanians and end taxpayer funding of our overseas competitors.
Democrats Block My Amendment to Support Veterans, First Responders, Farmers…
May. 03, 2024 / Embed
I offered an amendment to House Bill 2202, a bill that would establish the “Minority Business Development Fund.” This legislation would benefit a specific set of minority groups, while excluding veterans; first responders; farmers; stay-at-home parents; retired law enforcement officers; recent graduates of career and tech schools; Native Americans and indigenous groups, and more. Sadly, House Democrats blocked my amendment and prevented these Pennsylvanians from accessing the program their own tax dollars are paying for.
Democrat Proposal to Quadruple Tax Rate Would Hurt Consumers, Small Businesses
Apr. 18, 2024 / Embed
The current Democrat majority in Harrisburg is proposing to quadruple the tax rate on small businesses. This progressive agenda stands in stark contrast to the tax cuts the GOP-controlled House passed last session. The House Republican Policy Committee traveled to Marietta to hear directly from the job creators, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders on what quadrupling the tax rate on small businesses would mean to consumers. The answer was simple: higher costs, lower wages, fewer jobs.
Pennsylvania’s Path to Recovery
Feb. 23, 2024 / Embed
Communities across the Commonwealth are struggling with addiction. The House Republican Policy Committee traveled to New Castle to hear from experts in substance abuse law, pathology, counseling, and recovery. We must examine how we can best support each other on our state’s path to recovery
The True Impact
Jun. 14, 2023 / Embed
"Follow the science! Show me the data!" PA State Rep. David Rowe answers that call with a dizzying amount of data of what the TRUE impact would be of a $15 per hour minimum wage hike that is soon up for a final vote in the PA House.
Open the House Press Conference
Jan. 30, 2023 / Embed
Rep. Josh Kail and members of the PA House GOP Policy Committee hold a press conference urging PA House Speaker Mark Rozzi to open the House and start conducting the people's business.
Rep. Rowe comments on H.B. 2682, PA House Floor
Sep. 22, 2022 / Embed
Representative David Rowe comments on House Bill 2682.