A former state House Republican leader who served as the caucus’ budget watchdog announced he would resign from office effective Sunday. His resignation – the fifth in the House this year – will leave Democrats with a temporary 200-198 majority. Grove said he was leaving public service for a role in the private sector, without elaborating. First elected in 2008, Grove served as chairperson of the House Appropriations and State Government committees and is the ranking GOP member of the Labor and Industry Committee. Under House Rules, Speaker Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) has 10 days to call for a special election to fill Grove’s seat.