Mar. 26, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) that would assist victims of domestic violence in Pennsylvania when applying for unemployment compensation (UC) benefits received bipartisan approval by the House of Representatives today. House Bill 1446 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Mar. 25, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – A resolution recognizing March 25, 2024, as “National Medal of Honor Day” in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), was passed unanimously in the House of Representatives today.
Mar. 25, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Paul Friel’s (D-Chester) legislation to expand the 529 TAP Tax Credit, House Bill 1745, passed unanimously in the House of Representatives. The bill expands the tax credit to encourage workforce development and ease the financial burden of higher education for Pennsylvania families.
Mar. 25, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – With a voter identification constitutional amendment having languished in committee for nearly a year, despite bipartisan support for the concept among both the public and House members, House Republicans held a press conference Monday announcing they will be utilizing the discharge resolution process to advance the measure.
Mar. 25, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) today announced she is hosting a Concealed Carry Seminar on Thursday, April 11.
Mar. 24, 2024 /
House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), House Republican State Government Committee Chairman Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland), and other Pennsylvania House Republican Members.
Mar. 22, 2024 /
Mar. 22, 2024 /
Mar. 22, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – In a significant move to protect and defend constitutional rights, a group of House members today introduced a package of bills aimed at safeguarding freedom of speech and conscience.
Mar. 22, 2024 /
MIFFLINTOWN – A dedication ceremony held today honored Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau Jr., who died last summer in the line of duty. The ceremony named the interchange where U.S. Routes 22/322 meet Arch Rock Road.
Mar. 22, 2024 /
MCCLELLANDTOWN – This week, House Bill 1201 passed the House with a 139-62 vote. It would require certain businesses to protect consumer privacy and limit the collection of consumer data. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Mar. 22, 2024 /
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer-Focused Energy Policy” to discuss ways to protect consumers by controlling the costs of energy here in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 22, 2024 /
Congratulations to Chief Barry Fritzinger upon being recognized for 38 years of service to Kettle Creek Hose Company in Cross Fork, Potter County
Mar. 22, 2024 /
World War II USS Oklahoma sailor with family from the 44th District identified
Mar. 21, 2024 /
Mar. 21, 2024 /
Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) will be hosting a press conference to discuss the goals of the Bipartisan Future Caucus.
Mar. 21, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today invited municipal officials interested in learning about PENNVEST to an information exchange he is hosting in Schuylkill County on Thursday, April 11. The free event will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. at the McAdoo Fire Company, 51 N. Hancock St. in McAdoo.
Mar. 21, 2024 /
By Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland)
Mar. 21, 2024 /
HARRISBURG –Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) and Rep. Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson (R-Bucks) today announced that Bensalem Township School District received a $1,833,360 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education though the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) Stronger Connections Grant (SCG).
Mar. 21, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – State Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and State Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) honored 100-year-old Spring Grove resident Quentin Stambaugh in Harrisburg this week. Stambaugh, a staple of the Spring Grove community, honorably served our nation in World War II. After returning home from World War II, he worked at PH Gladfelter and later served as a magistrate in York County for 24 years.