Welcoming Otto-Eldred FFA

Mar. 26, 2026 /

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) met with members of Otto-Eldred’s FFA program at the state Capitol this week for FFA’s State Legislative Leadership Conference. The group had a great conversation about agriculture, health care and other issues facing rural communities.

Wentling, Policy Committee to Host Hearing on Strengthening Rural Pennsylvania

Mar. 26, 2026 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Deputy Chairman Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield), Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Strengthening Rural Pennsylvania” to examine strategies to ensure that rural communities remain affordable places to live, work and grow.

Labs Proposes Sales Tax Relief on Personal Care Essentials

Mar. 25, 2026 /

HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Shelby Labs (R Bucks) today announced plans to introduce legislation that would temporarily remove the sales and use tax on personal care items, including soap, shampoo, deodorant and shaving cream, as part of a broader House Republican package aimed at easing the financial burden on Pennsylvania families.

Pugh’s Proposed Legislation Would Offer Sales Tax Holiday on Tools

Mar. 25, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) plans to introduce legislation that would provide a sales tax holiday on the purchase of tools, an idea she says is a practical, pro-worker, pro-small business reform that will deliver immediate, real-world relief.

Armanini Proposes Sales Tax Holiday

Mar. 25, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Sales tax would be temporarily exempt on purchases of shoulder pads, gloves, helmets and other football equipment under a new proposal from Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk).

Weaknecht Invites Residents to a Free Shredding Event

Mar. 25, 2026 /

BERN TOWNSHIP – State Rep. Eric Weaknecht (R-Berks) is teaming up with Tompkins to host a free shedding event for district residents to help prevent identity theft. The event will be held at Conrad Weiser Middle School, 347 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia, on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Marcell to Host Senior Expo March 27

Mar. 24, 2026 /

RICHBORO – Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) is inviting area seniors, their families and their caregivers to attend her Senior Expo on Friday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Spring Mill Country Club, 80 Jacksonville Road in Ivyland.

Anderson to Host Financial Wellness Event April 8 in Dillsburg

Mar. 24, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marc Anderson (R-York) is partnering with the PA Treasury Department to host a Financial Wellness Event on Wednesday, April 8, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at his district office, located at 1 E. Harrisburg St. in Dillsburg.

Armanini Bill for Fentanyl Detection Dogs Passes House

Mar. 23, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would develop standards to certify police dogs trained to detect fentanyl passed the House of Representatives today on a unanimous vote, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield).

Causer Calls on Shapiro to Invest Federal Rural Health Funding in PA’s Northern Tier

Mar. 23, 2026 /

BRADFORD – In the midst of ongoing conversations with the Shapiro administration about the brewing health care crisis in the region, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) penned a letter to the governor urging him to ensure vital federal health care funds are directed to the communities that need it most, including those in the 67th Legislative District and across the Northern Tier.

Petition Launched Urging Vote on Flick’s Child Custody Legislation

Mar. 23, 2026 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) today announced a petition has started to urge a vote on his child custody legislation, House Bill 1499, which would ensure fairness in custody determinations during divorce proceedings and protect the rights of children to have equal access to both parents, provided they are willing and fit.