Policy Committee to Host Hearing on the Over-Regulation of Child Care in PA

Jun. 18, 2025 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Over-Regulation in Child Care” to discuss the obstacles the child care industry faces in Pennsylvania and how we can better align our regulatory environment to meet the industry’s needs and help parents.

Ecker Bill to Keep Estate Proceeds Local Advances

Jun. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee this week unanimously advanced legislation sponsored by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) to ensure that estates of residents who die without a will or heirs remain in their home communities, rather than going to the state’s General Fund.

Local Leaders Applaud Housing and Safety Investments Across the 20th District

Jun. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Jeff Olsommer (R-139) announced more than $1.75 million in state funding has been awarded to communities across the 20th Senatorial District through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund.

Local Leaders Applaud Housing and Safety Investments Across the 20th District

Jun. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Jeff Olsommer (R-139) announced more than $1.75 million in state funding has been awarded to communities across the 20th Senatorial District through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund.

Pickett, Yaw Announce State Funding for Housing Project in Bradford County

Jun. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced $300,000 in state funding has been approved through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) program to support critical housing initiatives in Bradford County.

Pickett, Baker Announce State Funding of Housing Project in Wyoming County

Jun. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) today announced $140,000 in state funding has been approved through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) program to support critical housing initiatives in Wyoming County.

Scialabba, D’Orsie, Leadbeter to Introduce AI Legislative Package

Jun. 13, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania is uniquely positioned to become a national leader in the rapidly developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) arena. Reps. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester), Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) and Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) are planning to introduce legislation that will incentivize new investment in the Commonwealth and encourage new business development without regulatory red tape.