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Cook Brings Together Farmers, Industry Leaders, Community Supporters for Blessing of the Balers and Beef Month Celebration

May. 05, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, Rep. Bud Cook (R Greene/Washington) hosted the fourth annual Blessing of the Balers and “May is Beef Month” celebration. The event served as an opportunity to celebrate Pennsylvania’s leading industry, which is agriculture.

Shaffer’s Bill to Turn Volume Down on Digital Disruption in Streaming Ads Passes Committee Unanimously

May. 05, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer’s (R-Allegheny) legislation that would prohibit video streaming services from playing commercial advertisements at a volume louder than the video content they accompany is one step closer to becoming law.

Walsh Introduces Companion Legislation to Senate Proposals Addressing the Growth of Data Centers in PA

May. 05, 2026 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) today announced his continued efforts to strengthen local protections and increase transparency for data center proposals in the state.

Legislation to Study Alternatives to Keystone Exams Passes House

May. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation co-prime sponsored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) that would require a study to determine if it is feasible to allow the ACT, SAT or Smarter Balanced assessments to be used in place of Keystone Exams.

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