Jan. 08, 2026 /
![Ortitay to Reintroduce Legislation to Modernize Local Government Advertising Requirements]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced plans to reintroduce legislation that would modernize Pennsylvania’s outdated advertising and public notice requirements for local governments, allowing greater flexibility in how required notices are delivered to the public.
Jan. 08, 2026 /
![York County Republican Lawmakers Pledge to Defend PA Daughters, Invite Voters to Sign ‘I Believe’ Promise]()
HARRISBURG – Continuing their advocacy for fairness in women’s sports, York County Republican lawmakers are inviting people to join the “Defending Our Daughters” campaign to show support for the Commonwealth’s female athletes.
Jan. 08, 2026 /
![Rapp Pens Letter to Dr. Oz Calling for Funding to Address PA’s Maternity Care Desert]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, penned a letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz asking him to expedite the release of federal funding in the wake of another rural hospital ending inpatient labor and delivery services.
Jan. 08, 2026 /
![Pugh: Proposal Brings Clarity, Transparency, Accountability to Federal Funding in PA]()
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today emphasized the importance of her legislation, House Bill 1949, which is designed to ensure clear documentation, transparency and accountability when the Commonwealth accepts and administers federal grant funding.
Jan. 07, 2026 /
![Nelson, Banta Proposal Would Help Farmers Expand Crop Damage Protections]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Jake Banta (R-Erie) today introduced legislation that would allow more farmers to protect their crops from destruction by nuisance animals.
Jan. 07, 2026 /
HARRISBURG – The “Dads Defending Daughters” legislators are expanding their efforts to protect women’s sports by launching a community support campaign.
Jan. 07, 2026 /
![Fritz Advocates for Bill to Help Start-Up Businesses]()
WAYNE/SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY – To remain competitive, Pennsylvania must encourage and cultivate businesses on the leading edge of technology. That is why Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) is co-sponsoring legislation, House Bill 1129, which would help start-up businesses convert their net operating losses to capital.
Jan. 06, 2026 /
![Cooper, Klunk Propose Protect Child Care Funding Act]()
HARRISBURG – In the midst of an ongoing fraud investigation in Minnesota, Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) and House Children and Youth Committee Republican Chair Kate Klunk (R-York) are proposing legislation to determine if similar cases are occurring in Pennsylvania. +
Jan. 06, 2026 /
![Rasel Introduces Unraveling Socialism Act]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Brian Rasel (R-Westmoreland) today announced he will introduce legislation to mandate Pennsylvania universities receiving taxpayer dollars require students to learn about the detriments of communist and socialist theories.
Jan. 05, 2026 /
![Shaffer Appointed to House Transportation Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) today announced he’s been named to the state House Transportation Committee. Shaffer, an engineer with a Carnegie Mellon doctorate and deep experience in transportation safety, is looking forward to advancing infrastructure solutions.
Dec. 17, 2025 /
![Roae Shocked House Colleagues Support Abortion Up to Birth]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today issued the following statement in response to passage of House Bill 1957:
Dec. 17, 2025 /
![Nelson, Young Bill to Combat Human Trafficking with Awareness Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to support the fight against human trafficking passed the House and has been referred to the Senate, Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Regina Young (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) announced today.
Dec. 17, 2025 /
![Rigby Appointed to Serve on House Appropriations Committee]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is seeing his list of legislative duties grow with today’s appointment to the powerful House Appropriations Committee by Republican Chairman Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana).
Dec. 17, 2025 /
![General Assembly Approves Kauffman Bill Creating ‘DUI Following Diversion’ Offense]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), and approved by the General Assembly, would establish a new “DUI Following Diversion” offense for individuals who drive under the influence within 10 years of completing an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) for a DUI (driving under the influence) offense. House Bill 1615 now goes to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Dec. 17, 2025 /
![Grove: Bipartisan Bill to Assist Victims of Domestic Violence Advances to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – With bipartisan support, the House sent to the governor for his signature legislation by House Labor and Industry chairmen Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Jason Dawkins (D-Philadelphia) to streamline unemployment benefits for individuals affected by domestic violence.
Dec. 17, 2025 /
![State House Advances Benninghoff Legislation to Address Alleged Lapses in Auto Insurance]()
HARRISBURG – The House has unanimously passed legislation authored by state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) that would make government more efficient for consumers who attempt to change auto insurance carriers.
Dec. 17, 2025 /
![Gleim to State House Democrats: ‘When Will Your Leadership Allow You to Protect Girls in Sports?’]()
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, House Democrats again blocked consideration of legislation that would prevent biological men from competing in women’s sports. Three bills - the Protect Women’s Sports Act (House Bill 158), the Save Women’s Sport’s Act (Senate Bill 9) and the Dads Defending Daughters Act (House Bill 1849) - have now been referred out of the House Education Committee (additionally, Senate Bill 9 was earlier referred to the House Health Committee) and pushed into the Judiciary Committee without advance communication, but rather under the guise of “new business.”
Dec. 16, 2025 /
![Schlegel Aims to Clarify Law Concerning Dry Needling]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon) is sponsoring legislation to allow licensed physical therapists in Pennsylvania to perform dry needling, a common therapy already in use by physical therapists across the country.
Dec. 16, 2025 /
HARRISBURG- A ceremonial bill signing ceremony was held at the state Capitol this week for legislation sponsored by Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) to require the acceptance of cash as a form of payment at school-sponsored events.
Dec. 16, 2025 /
![Dads Say Daughters Deserve Better]()
HARRISBURG – The “Dads Defending Daughters” group of legislators issued the following statement after majority Democrats on the House Education Committee again avoided a vote to protect women’s sports.