Jun. 04, 2025 /
![Policy Committee Hearing in Harrisburg Seeks to Preserve Benefit Integrity]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Preserving Benefit Integrity” to examine ways to safeguard Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs and ensure they are available and accessible by those who truly need the support.
Jun. 04, 2025 /
![Reichard: Confusing Minimum Wage Hike Bill Rushed Through Committee]()
HARRISBURG – As a member of the House Labor and Industry Committee, Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) issued the following statement after Democratic members of the committee rushed through a minimum wage bill to increase the wage to $15 an hour:
Jun. 04, 2025 /
![Cutler Reacts to Passage of House Bill 1500]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) released a statement today regarding the passage of House Bill 1500, which would reform cyber charter school funding and standards.
Jun. 04, 2025 /
![Brown Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Pennsylvania’s Grandfamilies]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), along with Reps. Steve Mentzer (R-Lancaster) and Maureen Madden (D-Monroe), have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting grandparents who are raising their grandchildren - a growing population facing significant challenges due to the opioid crisis and economic hardship.
Jun. 04, 2025 /
![Elevating EMS: Causer Introduces Plan to Create State Office of EMS Commissioner]()
HARRISBURG – With the situation facing emergency medical services (EMS) becoming more dire every day, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) has introduced legislation to create a Pennsylvania Office of EMS Commissioner.
Jun. 03, 2025 /
![Topper, Stambaugh to Introduce NIL Legislation to Protect Student Athletes]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) and Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata) announced they will soon introduce legislation to provide protections for student-athletes receiving compensation for the use of their name, image and likeness (NIL).
May. 28, 2025 /
![Blockchain, Crypto Need Regulatory Certainty]()
Blockchain technology and digital assets are rapidly reshaping economics, ownership and data security. Today, more than 1.5 million Pennsylvanians own cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, demonstrating their growing significance in our daily lives. Despite this widespread adoption, Pennsylvania lacks clear regulatory guidelines necessary for blockchain innovation to flourish.
May. 27, 2025 /
![Human Services Roundtable on Community Health Choices Program]()
WHAT: House Republican Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Health and Human Services chairman Eric Nelson will be hosting a roundtable discussion about the Community Health Choices (CHC) program, its overall effectiveness and Pennsylvania's considerable cost increases. The roundtable will be an open discussion with opportunities for all participants to share their insights.
May. 19, 2025 /
![Kuzma Introduces Bill to Create Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Andrew Kuzma (R-Allegheny/Washington) recently introduced legislation to establish a sales tax holiday in August on back-to-school essentials.
May. 19, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunity Task Force, chaired by Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler), conducted site tours from April 29 through May 2 of several western Pennsylvania establishments to learn more about how AI is being developed and applied in various settings.
May. 19, 2025 /
![Bill to Offer Lifeline to Struggling Students Reintroduced, Say White, Owlett]()
HARRISBURG – Continuing their work to ensure no student is trapped in a school that isn’t meeting their needs, Reps. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) today reintroduced the Lifeline Scholarship bill.
May. 16, 2025 /
![Shaffer Applauds PUC for Investigating Storm Response, Looks for Solutions Moving Forward]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) is pleased the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is taking a closer look at how utility companies responded to devastating storms in late April. The storms caused widespread damage and knocked out power to more than 500,000 people.
May. 16, 2025 /
![Heffley: Partisan Election Bill Undermines Trust, Burdens Counties]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) this week voted against House Bill 1396, a sweeping election bill passed by House Democrats on a party-line vote that he says undermines election integrity and imposes significant costs on counties while doing little to build voter confidence.
May. 15, 2025 /
![Kephart Continues Fight to Save Prisons]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) today expressed his ongoing commitment to saving Quehanna Boot Camp. Kephart brought the issue to a vote in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
May. 15, 2025 /
![Policy Committee Hearing to Examine School District of Philadelphia]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), House Republican Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Examining the School District of Philadelphia” to discuss measures needed to improve schools, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance student outcomes.
May. 15, 2025 /
![Armanini Disappointed in Penn State Campus Closures]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) today expressed his disappointment in the announced closure of seven Penn State satellite campuses, including Penn State DuBois:
May. 15, 2025 /
![Lawmakers Laud New Opportunities for ATV/UTV Riders, Local Economies]()
HARRISBURG – In a major win for ATV/UTV enthusiasts across the Commonwealth, a group of lawmakers announced portions of state highways could soon be opened to serve as connector roads between trailheads under a new PennDOT policy.
May. 15, 2025 /
![Healthy PA Legislative Package Gains Momentum After Testimony, Press Event, Says Mihalek]()
HARRISBURG – The Consumer Protection Committee of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives held a hearing this week on the eight bills included in the Healthy PA legislative package. State Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), author of the package, along with several other lawmakers held a press conference following the testimony.
May. 15, 2025 /
![Lawrence, Stender: It’s Time to Prioritize, Incentivize Dairy Processing in PA]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) attempted to amend legislation in the House Tuesday to provide a long overdue and much-needed boost to Pennsylvania’s struggling dairy industry. Both measures were rejected on a 102-101 party-line vote.
May. 15, 2025 /
![Gaydos Champions Health Care Reform to Support Small Business Growth]()
HARRISBURG – As part of a continued effort to strengthen Pennsylvania’s economic climate and support small businesses, which are the driving force of the state’s local economies, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has reintroduced legislation that would allow small businesses to join together to offer affordable health care benefits to employees. House Bill 1444 is being put forward as the House Republican Policy Committee wraps up a series of hearings focused on “Cutting Costs, Creating Commerce,” including a recent event in Gettysburg addressing tax reform and pro-growth solutions.