House Freezes Tuition, Improves Transparency

Nov. 08, 2023 /

For the past few months, my Republican colleagues and I have been pushing for more transparency at Pennsylvania’s state-related schools – Penn State, Temple, Lincoln and the University of Pittsburgh – and a tuition freeze to provide some relief to college students.

Stender to Host Fraud Bingo

Nov. 08, 2023 /

SUNBURY – State Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) is hosting a free Fraud Bingo for the residents of the 108th Legislative District on Friday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m., located at the Chestnut Towers, 725 Chestnut St., Sunbury.

Owlett to Host Telephone Town Hall Meeting Nov. 16

Nov. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is inviting residents of the 68th Legislative District to join him for a telephone town hall meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. to discuss a variety of state and local issues.

Grove Issues Financial Brief for October 2023

Nov. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) announced the release of the monthly House Republican Appropriations Financial Brief.

Heating Assistance Program Now Open, Causer Says

Nov. 03, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Residents who struggle with their home heating bills can now apply for assistance from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) announced today.

Kerwin Bill to Honor Veterans Passes House

Nov. 03, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) introduced House Bill 73 earlier this year to create specialty license plates for veterans of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Mackenzie Applauds Enactment of New Law to Address Maternal Mortality in Pennsylvania

Nov. 02, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – As a longtime supporter of efforts to address Pennsylvania’s maternal mortality crisis, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) applauds the enactment of Act 5 of 2023, which improves access to maternal health and mortality data for medical professionals and policymakers. Mackenzie joined Gov. Josh Shapiro, advocates, and other lawmakers for Tuesday’s ceremonial bill signing at the state Capitol.

Kutz Legislation to Honor Fallen Hero Jerome Guise Signed into Law

Nov. 02, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The House recently approved legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) that would designate the bridge carrying PA Route 34 over Mountain Creek in Mount Holly Springs Borough in memory of fallen firefighter and community servant, Jerome Guise.

Scialabba Delivers Parental Rights Legislative Package

Nov. 02, 2023 /

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP – Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) introduced several pieces of legislation to ensure parents and guardians are informed and have a say in their child’s school activities.

Struzzi, Kephart Applaud Court Decision on RGGI Energy Tax

Nov. 01, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The authors of legislation that would require implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to go before the General Assembly are claiming victory following issuance of a permanent injunction against the rule by Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania on the basis of it being unconstitutional.