Mar. 26, 2026 /
HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced two bills were approved by the committee at a voting meeting this week. However, Rapp indicated both pieces of legislation will need to be reevaluated prior to a vote on the House floor.
Mar. 26, 2026 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) today formally requested the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General conduct an independent review of incidents involving staff within the Laurel Highlands School District following multiple criminal cases and growing concerns about a possible pattern of misconduct and failures in oversight.
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.
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.
Mar. 26, 2026 /
Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland)
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.
Mar. 25, 2026 /
HARRISBURG - As Pennsylvanians continue to face rising costs on everyday essentials, Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today voiced her support for the House Republican “Freedom Through Affordability” initiative, a comprehensive effort to deliver meaningful tax relief and make life more affordable across the Commonwealth.
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.
Mar. 25, 2026 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he will soon be introducing legislation to create a six-month sales tax holiday on soccer balls, cleats and other related equipment.
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).
Mar. 25, 2026 /
HARRISBURG—With Pennsylvanians facing rising costs on everyday essentials, House Republican policymakers today launched their “Freedom Through Affordability” initiative – a plan to deliver tax relief and lower costs to make Pennsylvania a more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.
Mar. 25, 2026 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) is hosting Coffee with Kate on Wednesday, April 8, from 9:30-11 a.m., at Ghouls and Grinds, 800 Carlisle St. in Hanover.
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.
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.
Mar. 24, 2026 /
BUTLER – Area farmers and agriculture producers are invited to join Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) for her annual Farmers Breakfast on Friday, April 10, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at American Legion Post 778, 150 Legion Memorial Lane, Butler.
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.
Mar. 24, 2026 /
WHAT: As Pennsylvanians are being priced out of everyday life, Pennsylvania House Republicans will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 25, to launch its “Freedom Through Affordability” initiative—a targeted effort to lower costs and push back against policies driving up the cost of living across the Commonwealth.
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).
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.
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.