Barton Amendment to Increase Campaign Finance Transparency Approved

Apr. 16, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today a House bill requiring candidates for the General Assembly to file a sixth Tuesday pre-election campaign expense report, which includes an amendment from Barton, has passed the House. Barton’s amendment, which passed unanimously, would increase campaign finance transparency by requiring campaigns and campaign organization to itemize reimbursements on campaign finance reports.

Grove: Shapiro Fails Property Taxpayers Again by Denying Tax Relief

Apr. 16, 2024 /

Harrisburg – The following statement is issued on behalf of House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove following the Shapiro Administration’s certification of the amount of monies available in the Property Tax Relief Fund for the second straight year:

Mackenzie Announces Grant Funding Awarded by Veterans’ Trust Fund Program

Apr. 15, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is pleased to announce $49,000 has been awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF) to expand veteran services in the 131st District over the next two years.

Wentling Announces $40,000 to Support Mercer County Food Bank’s MilitaryShare Program

Apr. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has awarded the Mercer County Food Bank $40,000 to support its MilitaryShare program. This program provides nine annual private food distributions for veterans and military personnel and their families at designated sites throughout Mercer County. It currently serves more than 600 individuals.

Twardzik, Argall Announce Advancement of Anti-Blight Bill

Apr. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced Twardzik’s bill to authorize registries of vacant and blighted properties passed the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee Wednesday. The bill concept comes from a statewide blight tour the House Urban Affairs Committee took last session.