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Cutler Introduces Bipartisan PA WORKS Program to Support Pennsylvania Trade Students

Apr. 06, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) today announced that he has proposed House Bill 2308, which would establish a new scholarship program designed to strengthen Pennsylvania’s skilled trades workforce while expanding post-secondary opportunities for students.

Pugh, Policy Committee to Host Hearing on Making Communities More Affordable through Rain Tax Reforms

Apr. 06, 2026 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Small Communities, Big Costs: Reforming the Rain Tax to Make PA More Affordable” to identify ways to ease the “rain tax” burden on smaller communities.

Ortitay Announces Plan to Fund Early Literacy Law

Apr. 01, 2026 /

HARRISBURG — After years of work by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), Pennsylvania passed a major law in 2025 to change how kids are taught to read. Now he plans to introduce legislation to fund it without raising taxes or putting more pressure on the state’s General Fund.

Brown Proposal Would Restore Shop Class in Pennsylvania Schools

Apr. 01, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) is planning to introduce legislation that would require students in grades six through 12 to participate in shop class, helping to expand hands-on learning and better prepare students for in-demand careers.

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