PA House Republicans form new infrastructure task force

Pennsylvania House Republicans recently formed a new task force that will work to identify the next phases of infrastructure improvements needed to help grow the state’s economy without an increase in taxes.

“As employers and companies thriving in our economy look to expand, Pennsylvania is still missing out,” House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said. “Our infrastructure must exceed the needs of employers if we hope to attract the next generation of business leaders to Pennsylvania.”

Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), who serves on the House Transportation Committee and as chair of the Subcommittee on Public Transportation, will chair the task force.

“Pennsylvania has a highly skilled workforce and is geographically located within a day’s driving distance to a significant portion of the country’s population,” White said. “We need to have the infrastructure to maximize our potential and keep pace with an ever-growing, competitive global economy.”

In addition to examining traditional transportation needs, the task force will also explore how state funds can better serve economic growth, security, and state police needs.

The legislators appointed to the task force are Reps. Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder), Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk), John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster), Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny), Jesse Topper (R- Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland).

Cutler, Transportation Committee Chairman Tim Hennessey (R-Chester/Montgomery), Appropriations Chairman Stan Saylor (R-York) and Caucus Secretary Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery) will serve in ex-officio roles.