Ortitay Secures Funding for Heritage Park

Jan. 16, 2024 /

SOUTH FAYETTE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced the release of $242,250 in state funds to McDonald Borough for restrooms at Heritage Park.

Kaufer Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection

Jan. 16, 2024 /

LUZERNE – State Representative Aaron Kaufer announced today that he will be hanging up his orange tie and will not seek reelection to the state House. Kaufer has served the residents of the 120th District since taking office in 2015.

Mehaffie Congratulates Wilsbach Distributors on $2 Million State Grant Award

Jan. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Thomas Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) today congratulated Wilsbach Distributors Inc. on being selected as one of 16 applicants to receive funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to replace diesel-fueled fleets with modern, zero-emission vehicles as a part of the Medium and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Pilot Grant.

Strengthening Our Rural Communities

Jan. 11, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Strengthening Our Rural Communities” to discuss innovative ways to draw a stronger workforce to rural areas of Pennsylvania. Recruiting a stronger workforce will have positive economic impacts in the areas of the state that are facing population decline.

Advancing Our Rural Connectivity

Jan. 11, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Franklin) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Advancing Our Rural Connectivity” to discuss the necessity of rural broadband expansion and how this once luxury item has become a necessity to everyday life.

Warner: We Must Properly Punish Convicted Child Rapists

Jan. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Calling the rape or sexual assault of a child one of the most heinous crimes plaguing our society, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) has introduced legislation that would allow a person convicted of such a crime to be sentenced to death.

Zimmerman: How the Ivy League Came for William Penn

Jan. 09, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The National Park Service this week announced it will not pursue plans to remove William Penn’s statue from its Philadelphia location at Waterfront Park due to public backlash over the initial plan to remove it.

Causer Honors Area Eagle Scouts

Jan. 08, 2024 /

Congratulations to Brady Danielson and Jacob Troutman of Boy Scout Troop 410 in Mount Jewett for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) was honored to attend their court of honor and present them with congratulatory citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Pictured from left: McKean County Commissioner Tom Kreiner, Brady Danielson, Jacob Troutman, Causer and Scoutmaster Thomas Geer.

Staats to Co-sponsor Resolution Condemning Proposal to Remove Penn Statue

Jan. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG- Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) today announced he will co-sponsor a resolution with House Minority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) condemning the Biden administration’s proposal to remove a statue of William Penn from Welcome Park in Philadelphia during its upcoming renovation.

Davanzo Bill Backs American Products

Jan. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) today unveiled legislation that would require American-made products to be prioritized when the items are purchased for state government operations.