Much Work on the Budget Lies Ahead, Says Watro

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne) attended a joint session of the General Assembly today during which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his state budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Bernstine to Host ‘Supporting Our Seniors’ Feb. 10

Feb. 05, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is inviting senior citizens, their families and caregivers to a “Supporting Our Seniors” event on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 10-11:30 a.m., at the Unionville Volunteer Fire Company.

Register Now for Mackenzie’s February Veteran Assistance Hours

Feb. 05, 2024 /

BETHLEHEM – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veteran Assistance Hours each month at her Bethlehem office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1425 Mountain Dr. N in Bethlehem.

Cutler Forms Artificial Intelligence Opportunity Task Force to Guide AI Legislative Policy

Feb. 05, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said Monday he has formed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunity Task Force comprised of House Republican lawmakers who will engage with experts and stakeholders to inform future legislative policy decisions relating to artificial intelligence, including the human-centric ethical development of this emerging technology, along with appropriate safeguards.

Delozier to Host Scam Jam

Feb. 05, 2024 /

WHAT: Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) will be hosting Scam Jam in partnership with the Department of Banking and Securities. The event will educate attendees on how to avoid common scams that impact financial wellbeing. Fraud Bingo, an interactive presentation that teaches consumers about fraud prevention while playing bingo, will also be part of Scam Jam.

D’Orsie to Introduce Bill to Give Child Labor Victims Restitution

Feb. 05, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Victims of child labor law violations receive nothing from fines collected by the Department of Labor and Industry for the offense. To fix this injustice, Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) will introduce legislation to direct money paid through fines to go to the victims.

Kephart to Continue Series of Telephone Town Hall Meetings

Feb. 01, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – This coming Thursday, Feb. 8, state Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria) will be hosting his fourth telephone town hall meeting since taking office as just one more way of keeping in touch with the residents of the 73rd Legislative District.

Grove Asks Attorney General to Investigate Records Deletion

Feb. 01, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) recently sent a letter to State Attorney General Michelle Henry requesting a review of the recent IT failure affecting the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and State Employee Retirement System (SERS).

Causer to Host EMS Task Force Meeting

Feb. 01, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) announced he will convene a meeting of the EMS Task Force on Thursday, Feb. 15, starting at 6 p.m. at the McKean County Department of Emergency Services.

Navigating the Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Jan. 31, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Navigating the Future of AI” to increase our understanding of how artificial intelligence technology works in our everyday lives and to discuss how to ensure the responsible use and advancement of the evolving technology.

Hogan, Tomlinson, Farry to Host Press Conference on DNA Technology

Jan. 31, 2024 /

WHAT: Reps. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) and KC Tomlinson (R-Bucks), along with Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), will speak on legislation that expands the number of DNA samples in the criminal justice system by requiring the collection of DNA samples from persons arrested for serious violent or sexual crimes. These samples will be no different, practically speaking, than the established process of taking an arrestee’s fingerprints.