House Appropriations Chairman Jim Struzzi Submits Comments Supporting Key-Con Consent Decree, Urges Approval to Protect Jobs and Grid Reliability

Jan. 16, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – House Appropriations Committee Republican Chairman Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today submitted public comments in strong support of the proposed Consent Decree between the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Keystone-Conemaugh Projects, LLC (Key-Con), operator of the Keystone and Conemaugh Generating Stations. The decree, currently under public review in the Court of Common Pleas of Indiana County, settles potential violations while establishing enforceable milestones for environmental compliance, allowing the plants to preserve the option to operate beyond their previously announced 2028 retirement date.

Struzzi, Policy Committee Host Policy Hearing on Rural Health Care Challenges and Solutions in Indiana County

Jan. 16, 2026 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Overcoming Challenges in Rural Health Care” to examine how Indiana County is responding to the unique challenges facing rural health care. The hearing will focus on workforce shortages, access to care, affordability, and long-term sustainability in rural communities.

Slush Funds and Money Trees

Jan. 14, 2026 /

As a new year dawns over the legislature in Harrisburg and the governor’s budget address looms large on the horizon, many Pennsylvanians are already wondering what kind of wild fiscal ride we will be taken on this year.

Cutler, Education Committee Members Ask Governor to Opt Pennsylvania into New Federal Tax Credit Program

Jan. 13, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom), Republican chairman of the House Education Committee, and Republican members serving on the House Education Committee, sent a letter to Gov. Josh Shapiro today, asking him to opt Pennsylvania into a new upcoming federal tax credit program that allows for individual taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit of up to $1,700 for contributions to scholarship granting organizations.

Anderson Appointed to PSERS Board

Jan. 12, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Marc Anderson (R-York) has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) Board by the speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was appointed to replace former state Rep. Torren Ecker, who resigned recently after he was elected to serve as judge of the Court of Common Pleas in the 51st Judicial District.

Policy Committee Announces Hogan as Deputy Chair on Affordability

Jan. 09, 2026 /

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee Chair David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) today announced the appointment of Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) as deputy chair on affordability, a position that will focus on affordability and addressing the rising cost pressures facing Pennsylvania families and employers. In this role, Hogan will help guide the committee’s work examining policies that impact affordability across key areas, including energy, housing, child care, health care, and everyday household costs.

Defending Our Daughters: Make the Promise

Jan. 07, 2026 /

Defending Our Daughters: Make the Promise

HARRISBURG – The “Dads Defending Daughters” legislators are expanding their efforts to protect women’s sports by launching a community support campaign.

Fritz Advocates for Bill to Help Start-Up Businesses

Jan. 07, 2026 /

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.

Cooper, Klunk Propose Protect Child Care Funding Act

Jan. 06, 2026 /

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. +

Rasel Introduces Unraveling Socialism Act

Jan. 06, 2026 /

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.

Shaffer Appointed to House Transportation Committee

Jan. 05, 2026 /

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.