Schmitt: Pennsylvanians Deserve a Responsible Budget

Jul. 14, 2025 / Press Release

HARRISBURG—Citing partisan gimmicks and a lack of information, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) today voted against House Democrats’ $50.61 billion budget proposal. In the following statement, he explained numerous issues with the proposed spending plan.

House Democrats Vote Against Democracy

Jul. 14, 2025 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – Today, House Democrats voted in unison to reject legislation that would have allowed anglers to vote for their representatives on the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), reported Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks).

If I Ran the Zoo

Jul. 14, 2025 /

Editorial by By Rep. Milou Mackenzie While enjoying a few precious hours reading to my grandchildren this summer, I recalled a beloved Dr. Seuss book that I had read to my own children many years ago. “If I Ran the Zoo” is a charming story based on the imaginary musings of a little boy who thought that, if given a chance when he grew up, he would make some changes or improvements to the zoo he was visiting.

Greiner Bill Aims to Keep, Attract Businesses in Pennsylvania

Jul. 10, 2025 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Keith J. Greiner (R-Lancaster) recently introduced House Bill 1703, which would increase the state cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions for business owners in pass-through entities such as “S” corporations and partnerships.

York County House Republicans Advocate to Save Women’s Sports

Jul. 08, 2025 /

HARRISBURG— Members of the York County Republican Delegation to the House of Representatives signaled their support for Senate Bill 9, the Save Women’s Sports Act, following the signing of a discharge resolution that aims to bring the bill to the full House for a vote. The delegation consists of Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Mike Jones (R-York Township), Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester), Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) and Marc Anderson (R-Dillsburg).

Emrick’s Team Physician Licensing Bill Becomes Law

Jul. 08, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Bipartisan legislation making a commonsense change to Pennsylvania’s physician licensing law has been signed by the governor, announced Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth), who co-prime sponsored the measure with fellow House Professional Licensure Committee chair, Rep. Frank Burns (D-Johnstown).