Brown, Fritz Announce $600,000 Secured for Honesdale Borough Project

May. 13, 2026 /

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY – Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) today announced that Honesdale Borough, Wayne County, is set to receive $600,079 to improve pedestrian safety. The money is provided through the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Surface Block Grant Program.

More PGC Corruption, When Will Shapiro Act?

May. 13, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Today, another story documenting deep corruption within the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) was published, said Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks).

Walsh Introduces Legislation Addressing Data Center Growth in PA

May. 13, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) has introduced House Bills 2515 and 2516, known as the Commercial Data Center Transparency Act, to address growing concerns surrounding the rapid expansion of large data centers in Luzerne County and across the Commonwealth.

Olsommer Invites High School Students to Submit Essays for America250 Contest

May. 11, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) is encouraging rising high school juniors and seniors in the 139th Legislative District to write an essay that honors Pennsylvania’s foundational role in American democracy. The essay contest is part of an historic statewide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Cook’s Student Advisors Forum to Showcase Community Assets Identified by Students

May. 11, 2026 /

WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) announced his Student Advisors Forum is taking place this week, bringing together students from across the 50th district to share their findings and highlight the features that make their communities unique. The Student Advisors Forum takes place on Thursday, May 14, at 6 p.m. at PennWest California’s Convocation Center.

Owlett Bill Would Help Meet Housing Needs

May. 11, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – With Pennsylvania’s housing market projected to fall short of housing needs by approximately 185,000 homes by 2035, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) has introduced legislation to remove a costly obstacle to home construction.

State Lawmakers to Host Town Hall on School Property Tax Elimination

May. 11, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) will host guests Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion), Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-Cumberland/York) and former Rep. Frank Ryan for a town hall to discuss solutions to the growing school property tax burden on homeowners and business owners in Pennsylvania. The town hall will be held on Wednesday, May 27, from 6-8 p.m. at Elizabethtown High School, 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown.

Student Essay Contest to Celebrate America250, Diamond Says

May. 08, 2026 /

JONESTOWN – A newly created student essay contest invites Pennsylvania high school students to participate in a historic statewide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).

Barger to Host Two Shredding Events in May

May. 08, 2026 /

HOLLIDAYSBURG – To help constituents protect themselves from identity theft, Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) will be hosting two free document-shredding events to allow residents to dispose of sensitive information safely.

Pittman, Struzzi Celebrate IUP’s 150th Anniversary in Harrisburg

May. 08, 2026 /

HARRISBURG –State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-Indiana) and State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) welcomed students, faculty and staff to the State Capitol in Harrisburg this week to celebrate Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s (IUP) 150th anniversary. The IUP delegation spent time with Pittman and Struzzi in both the Senate and House chambers and were recognized by both during official session.