Pennsylvania House Approves Alicia’s Law to Protect Kids from Online Predators

May. 06, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed Alicia’s Law, sponsored by Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny), that would create a dedicated state grant program to help law enforcement find, investigate and prosecute internet predators who target children.

Watro to Introduce Student Safety Legislation

May. 06, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced he will introduce legislation seeking to enhance student safety throughout Pennsylvania.

Bashline, Rapp, Smith Demand Immediate Action to Avert Full Closure of Local Tourist Attraction

May. 06, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is planning to close Ridge Campground in Cook Forest State Park, an 8,500-acre park that runs through Clarion, Forest and Jefferson counties, for the entire 2027 season to build three new shower houses and tear down four existing shower houses. Ridge Campground, one of the largest in Pennsylvania's state park system, contains approximately 210 campsites and serves thousands of families each year.

Bashline, Rapp, Smith Demand Immediate Action to Avert Full Closure of Local Tourist Attraction

May. 06, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is planning to close Ridge Campground in Cook Forest State Park, an 8,500-acre park that runs through Clarion, Forest and Jefferson counties, for the entire 2027 season to build three new shower houses and tear down four existing shower houses. Ridge Campground, one of the largest in Pennsylvania's state park system, contains approximately 210 campsites and serves thousands of families each year.

Bashline, Rapp, Smith Demand Immediate Action to Avert Full Closure of Local Tourist Attraction

May. 06, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is planning to close Ridge Campground in Cook Forest State Park, an 8,500-acre park that runs through Clarion, Forest and Jefferson counties, for the entire 2027 season to build three new shower houses and tear down four existing shower houses. Ridge Campground, one of the largest in Pennsylvania's state park system, contains approximately 210 campsites and serves thousands of families each year.

Moul, Wallen to Host Farmers Breakfast

May. 05, 2026 /

HARRISBURG - State Reps. Dan Moul (R-Adams), Republican chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, and Catherine Wallen (R-Adams/Cumberland) will host a Farmers Breakfast next week in Adams County. The event will provide an opportunity to discuss current agriculture issues ahead of a new growing season in the Commonwealth, as well as ongoing animal health concerns such as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which has led to the destruction of entire poultry flocks.

Mackenzie Offers Veteran Hours to Serve Local Heroes

May. 05, 2026 /

BETHLEHEM – Veterans and their families have multiple opportunities each month to access critical services through Veteran Assistance Hours offered by Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton).

Legislation to Study Alternatives to Keystone Exams Passes House

May. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation co-prime sponsored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) that would require a study to determine if it is feasible to allow the ACT, SAT or Smarter Balanced assessments to be used in place of Keystone Exams.