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Legislation to Study Alternatives to Keystone Exams Passes House

May. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation co-prime sponsored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) that would require a study to determine if it is feasible to allow the ACT, SAT or Smarter Balanced assessments to be used in place of Keystone Exams.

House Approves Flick’s Resolution Honoring Negro Leagues

May. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) announced May 2, 2026, is now Negro Leagues Day in Pennsylvania. The designation follows the successful passage of a resolution he sponsored, which was approved on Monday by an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives.

Barger, Policy Committee Examine Childcare Affordability Crisis in Blair Co.

May. 01, 2026 /

HOLLIDAYSBURG— The House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a public hearing Thursday at the Blair Regional YMCA to examine the growing challenges surrounding childcare affordability and accessibility for Pennsylvania families. Hosted by Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon), the hearing featured testimony from childcare, business, education, and community leaders on staffing shortages, regulatory burdens, and rising costs impacting families and providers alike.

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