May. 15, 2025 /
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), House Republican Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Examining the School District of Philadelphia” to discuss measures needed to improve schools, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance student outcomes.
May. 15, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) today expressed his disappointment in the announced closure of seven Penn State satellite campuses, including Penn State DuBois:
May. 15, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – In a major win for ATV/UTV enthusiasts across the Commonwealth, a group of lawmakers announced portions of state highways could soon be opened to serve as connector roads between trailheads under a new PennDOT policy.
May. 15, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – The Consumer Protection Committee of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives held a hearing this week on the eight bills included in the Healthy PA legislative package. State Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), author of the package, along with several other lawmakers held a press conference following the testimony.
May. 15, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) is welcoming residents to hear from him on a variety of topics during an upcoming legislative overview session.
May. 15, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) attempted to amend legislation in the House Tuesday to provide a long overdue and much-needed boost to Pennsylvania’s struggling dairy industry. Both measures were rejected on a 102-101 party-line vote.
May. 15, 2025 /
Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland)
May. 15, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – As part of a continued effort to strengthen Pennsylvania’s economic climate and support small businesses, which are the driving force of the state’s local economies, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has reintroduced legislation that would allow small businesses to join together to offer affordable health care benefits to employees. House Bill 1444 is being put forward as the House Republican Policy Committee wraps up a series of hearings focused on “Cutting Costs, Creating Commerce,” including a recent event in Gettysburg addressing tax reform and pro-growth solutions.
May. 14, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Penn State’s intention to close its Mont Alto branch campus was poorly thought out and would be detrimental to our community, said Reps. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) and Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin). They released the following statement:
May. 14, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Penn State’s intention to close its Mont Alto branch campus was poorly thought out and would be detrimental to our community, said Reps. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) and Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin). They released the following statement:
May. 14, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to update the vehicle code to allow motorcyclists to wear headphones or helmets with built-in headphone capabilities.
May. 14, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) announced today that House Resolution 175, which designated May 20, 2025, as Jimmy Stewart Day in Pennsylvania, was approved by the House of Representatives.
May. 14, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – The House Finance Committee today approved legislation that would exempt income tax on length-of-service awards for volunteer firefighters, according to state Reps. Joe Kerwin and Justin Fleming, who introduced the bipartisan bill.
May. 14, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Surrounded by dozens of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in the state Capitol Tuesday, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) once again called on state and local governments to do their part to keep life-saving EMS services up and running across the state.
May. 13, 2025 /
May. 13, 2025 /
HARRISBURG — The House today approved extensive, costly changes to the Commonwealth’s Election Code that would do nothing to improve voters’ confidence in elections, said Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), chair of the House State Government Committee.
May. 13, 2025 /
HARRISBURG — Joining over 180 pro-life legislators from 49 states, Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, sent a letter to members of Congress encouraging them to stop the flow of American tax dollars toward the abortion industry. According to its last annual report, Planned Parenthood alone took the lives of nearly 400,000 babies and received almost $700 million – nearly $2 million a day – from taxpayers in just one year.
May. 13, 2025 /
SMITHFIELD – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) issued this statement following a report that Penn State University is proposing the closure of seven satellite campuses, including Penn State Fayette, the Eberly Campus:
May. 13, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), today advanced legislation that would require a study on the feasibility of implementing chip-enabled electronic benefit cards (EBT) for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
May. 13, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) today announced he has re-introduced legislation that would allow video and audio recording of criminal and civil court proceedings in Pennsylvania, with exceptions.