Responding to a letter sent by Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday (August 25), calling on them to pass legislation "that will require schools and child care centers to implement masking requirements while in the classroom," Republican leaders of both the Pennsylvania House and Senate have urged the governor to stick with the current approach of "allowing local officials to manage … [Read more...] about GOP Legislators Want Local Control For Mask Policy – Not So Much For Employer Vaccine Requirements
Russ Diamond
Outspoken GOP Legislator ‘Can’t Pass Judgment’ On January 6.
Critical Race Theory, voting improprieties, mask-wearing, abortion - you name the issue, and Russ Diamond, a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, has probably expressed an opinion about it and done so very publicly. But in a Facebook exchange on Wednesday (July 28), when he was asked to share his thoughts about what happened at the Capitol on January … [Read more...] about Outspoken GOP Legislator ‘Can’t Pass Judgment’ On January 6.
GOP State Rep Will Boycott Friend’s Medical Practice Over Mask Policy
GOP State Rep. Will Boycott Friend’s Medical Practice Over Mask PolicyState Representative Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon), in a February 11 Facebook post, described an unpleasant experience he had at a "medical service provider" that refused to allow him to enter their facility, because he was not wearing a mask.Diamond made a point of calling attention to the Department of Health's … [Read more...] about GOP State Rep Will Boycott Friend’s Medical Practice Over Mask Policy
Amendment To Regionalize Courts Is Put On Hold
Amendment To Regionalize Courts Is Put On Hold The Beaver County Times reported Wednesday (Febuary 17) that "A proposed constitutional amendment to have Pennsylvania appellate court judges elected by geographic districts rather than statewide, won’t be on the May primary ballot, but nobody on either side thinks that it's a dead issue. 'I’m … [Read more...] about Amendment To Regionalize Courts Is Put On Hold
GOP Legislator Defends Amendment To Regionalize PA Appellate Courts
GOP Legislator Defends Amendment To Regionalize PA Appellate Courts In an Op.Ed. published in GoErie.com State Representative Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) has written a defense of the controversial HB-38, which is described by its opponents as an effort to gerrymander Pennsylvania's state appellate courts. HB-38 calls for an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution that would … [Read more...] about GOP Legislator Defends Amendment To Regionalize PA Appellate Courts