DAUPHIN – Rep. Joe Kerwin’s (R-Dauphin) legislation to update and improve Pennsylvania’s Milk Marketing Law has been signed into law by the Governor. House Bill 1006, now Act 70 of 2026, will simplify certification requirements for milk testers, weighers, and samplers and align regulatory practices with current industry standards.
HARRISBURG – Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation that builds on a 2017 law sponsored by Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster), to provide nonprofit organizations with a clear financial reporting standard aligned with federal requirements.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie’s initiative to ensure the families of fallen police officers have continued access to health insurance benefits is headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk to become law.
HARRISBURG – Furthering an effort that began with the 2022 death of a beloved Bethel Park teacher, Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) today announced the passage of a recreational water safety bill by the General Assembly.
HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, the General Assembly sent to the governor legislation to require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at utility and electrical worksites, announced Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny).
HARRISBURG – With staffing challenges continuing to plague rural ambulance services in the Commonwealth, the state House today approved legislation to extend a regulatory exception that allows those services to continue tending to patients in need, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).
HARRISBURG – Bipartisan legislation co-prime sponsored by Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) to improve access to lifesaving epinephrine in Pennsylvania childcare facilities is headed to the governor’s desk after receiving final approval from the General Assembly.
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Nikki Rivera (D-Lancaster) requiring immediate law enforcement notification when mandated reporters become aware of suspected AI-generated child sexual abuse material has received final approval from the General Assembly and is headed to the governor.
HARRISBURG – This week, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed Alicia’s Law, a landmark piece of legislation that creates a dedicated state grant program to fund law enforcement task forces focused on investigating and prosecuting internet predators who target children.
HARRISBURG – Efforts by state Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) to address unnecessary disposal of prescription medications that still have health benefits has passed both chambers of the General Assembly and now sits with Gov. Josh Shapiro.
HARRISBURG – With approval in the Legislature, a bill to modernize Pennsylvania’s small games of chance law is one step away from becoming law. Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) announced his support of the bill to assist local veterans, social clubs and fire companies.
HARRISBURG – Legislation to better protect consumers and modernize the best practices for public adjusters has unanimously passed the House and will head to the governor’s desk for signature, says Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike).
HARRISBURG – Local clubs would be able to keep more of their fundraising proceeds, and community organizations could offer larger weekly prize totals under changes authored by Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) included in legislation now headed to the governor.
HARRISBURG—Pennsylvania’s firefighters and emergency medical service providers face mounting staffing and financial pressures that threaten their ability to maintain reliable emergency response, testifiers told the House Republican Policy Committee during two recent hearings.
HARRISBURG - To address the growing financial and staffing challenges facing Pennsylvania’s volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services, State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced House Bill 2848, the Volunteer Emergency Services Sustainability Fund Act.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) announced today his “return to service” legislation has been passed by the House and Senate. Senate Bill 782 by Senator Judy Ward (R- Blair, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata & Mifflin Counties) contains the exact same wording as House Bill 2032, which was authored by Struzzi, and now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature.
HARRISBURG – Today Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) celebrated House passage of legislation that would prohibit video streaming services from playing commercial advertisements at a volume louder than the video content they accompany.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) has been appointed to serve as a member of the state House Transportation Committee for the remainder of the 2025-26 legislative session.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced he is spearheading a six-bill legislative package aimed at addressing Pennsylvania’s growing property tax burden, improving school district accountability and giving homeowners greater control over the taxes they pay.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is introducing two bills as part of a six-bill legislative package aimed at making property taxes more predictable and strengthening protections for Pennsylvania taxpayers.