Jul. 22, 2020 /
![Allegheny, Washington County Legislators Urge Governor to Sign Bill to Address Access to Public Records during Disaster Emergency]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican members from Allegheny and Washington counties today expressed outrage at Gov. Tom Wolf’s statements that he plans to veto a government transparency bill (House Bill 2463) that addresses access to public records during a disaster declaration and received unanimous support from the Legislature. In response, Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Allegheny/Washington), Bob Brooks (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland), Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette), Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny), Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) issued the following statement:
Jul. 13, 2020 /
![Kail to Host Household Paper Shredding Event on July 18]()
CENTER – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting an Identity Theft Prevention and Community Shredding Event for households of the 15th District on Saturday, July 18, from 9-11 a.m. in his district office parking lot, 3648 Brodhead Road, Monaca.
Jul. 02, 2020 /
![Kail to Host Household Paper Shredding Event on July 18]()
CENTER – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting an Identity Theft Prevention and Community Shredding Event for households of the 15th District on Saturday, July 18, from 9-11 a.m. in his district office parking lot, 3648 Brodhead Road, Monaca.
Jun. 03, 2020 /
![Kail Authors Vulnerable Workers Protection Act]()
CENTER – As Pennsylvanians across the state begin to return to work in accordance with the governor’s phased reopening plan, Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) drafted legislation that would protect vulnerable workers and workers with vulnerable family members living in their homes.
May. 28, 2020 /
![Kail Votes to Safely Reopen PA’s Businesses]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington)issued the following statement after voting in favor of a measure that would eliminate Gov. Tom Wolf’s widespread COVID-19 business restrictions:
May. 28, 2020 /
![Kail Introduces Bill to Test All Long-Term Care Residents and Employees for COVID-19]()
CENTER – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), in a partnership with a colleague from southeastern Pennsylvania, drafted legislation that would ensure all employees and residents in the Commonwealth’s long-term care facilities are tested for COVID-19.
May. 26, 2020 /
![Kail Supports Temporary Budget to Fund Education and Critical Services]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement after voting in favor of a temporary budget that would fund education and critical services while allowing for flexibility for the rest of the 2020-21 fiscal year:
May. 21, 2020 /
![Kail to Cancel Events Because of COVID-19]()
CENTER – As the governor prohibits events with more than 25 people even in the yellow phase of reopening, Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) was forced to cancel three events: Donuts and Discussion events on Friday, May 22, and Friday, June 5, as well as a REAL ID event on Friday, May 29.
May. 19, 2020 /
![The Consent of the Governed]()
Some have questioned the county commissioners’ decision in Beaver and across the state to stand against Gov. Tom Wolf, calling it an affront to the rule of law. The rule of law is critical, and the processes in place are essential to maintain a civil, ordered and free society.
May. 08, 2020 /
![Kail Outraged Beaver County Being Kept in Red Phase Due to DOH Mismanagement]()
CENTER – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) is outraged by the Wolf Administration’s decision to prohibit Beaver County from beginning to reopen even as the rest of western Pennsylvania has been given permission to move to the yellow phase of reopening on Friday, May 15.
May. 01, 2020 /
![Kail Responds to Wolf’s Plan to Reopen Part of PA]()
CENTER – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to move to the next phase of reopening in the northwest and north central regions of the state:
Apr. 30, 2020 /
![Kail Offers Virtual Event in Place of Canceled Donuts and Discussion Event]()
MONACA – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting a telephone town hall meeting on Friday, May 8, at approximately 1:10 p.m. in place of the Donuts and Discussion event that was scheduled to be held in person that day from 8:30-10 a.m. The program will consist of a COVID-19 legislative update and a question-and-answer session.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Kail Supports Easing UC Backlog, Allowing People to Work Safely]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) joined his colleagues in voting for legislation that would allow people to safely return to work rather than continue to force them to wait for unemployment benefits that are significantly delayed.
Mar. 27, 2020 /
![Bernstine, Kail Urge Governor to Explore Use of Ellwood City Hospital]()
WHAT: Reps. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) and Joshua Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will hold a Facebook press conference after drafting a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf and asking him to issue an executive order to use potential assets of the former Ellwood City Hospital due to the coronavirus crisis. The facility closed its emergency department in December 2019 for numerous safety violations. Months later, the parent company shut down the entire hospital and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Mar. 27, 2020 /
![Kail, Medical Professionals to Hold COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall Meeting on March 31]()
CENTER – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a telephone town hall meeting for residents of the 15th Legislative District on Tuesday, March 31, beginning at approximately 4:15 p.m. The program will consistent of a COVID-19 legislative update and a question-and-answer session.
Mar. 26, 2020 /
![Kail to Host Blood Drive April 3 in Center]()
CENTER – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) invites residents to join him on Friday, April 3, anytime between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an American Red Cross blood drive at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2000 Wagner Road Ext. S, Monaca. Kail is cosponsoring the blood drive with the Hilton Garden Inn.
Mar. 25, 2020 /
![Kail Calls Construction Back to Work Due to Public Safety Concerns]()
CENTER – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) is calling on Gov. Tom Wolf to lift the ban on construction work in the Commonwealth as partially built and then abandoned projects pose risks to public health and safety.
Mar. 16, 2020 /
![Kail Postpones Events, Closes Office to Visitors Due to COVID-19]()
MONACA – With the safety of Pennsylvanians a top priority, Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) has postponed two Donuts and Discussion events and a concealed carry seminar.
Mar. 13, 2020 /
![Kail Applauds Energy Harbor’s Decision to Keep Nuclear Plant Open]()
MONACA – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement regarding Energy Harbor’s decision to continue operating its nuclear power plant in Beaver County indefinitely:
Mar. 04, 2020 /
![Kail to Host Series of Donuts and Discussion Events]()
MONACA – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting a series of Donuts and Discussion events, beginning on Friday, March 20, from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Donegal Township Municipal Building, 34 North Liberty St., West Alexander.