Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) recently appointed Michaele Totino, an attorney, as the Republican caucus’ permanent regulatory review administrator, effective immediately.
Totino will be responsible for reviewing old and new regulations across all state government platforms. The information will be used to inform the caucus’ administrative oversight strategy. She will work with and report directly to House Republican leadership.
“Through the work and leadership of House Republicans, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission recently found that many regulations on the books were no longer in the public interest,” Cutler said. “Through the appointment of a regulatory review administrator, Pennsylvania House Republicans will provide constant vigilance to ensure government is continuing to work for the people.”
Totino has experience in regulatory and oversight matters and has previously worked with the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Independent Regulatory Review Commission.
“Her appointment as the caucus’ regulatory review administrator will ensure the House Republican Caucus continues to deliver on the General Assembly’s core functions to legislate, appropriate and provide oversight of executive agencies, ”Cutler said.
“Attorney Totino is the perfect person for the position and will greatly enhance our efforts to rein in excessive regulations that make Pennsylvania less competitive,” Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), House State Government Committee Republican chairman, said.