Williams Legislation to Protect Custody Rights of Deployed Military Parents Signed into Law

Oct. 29, 2025 /

HARRISBURG - Legislation by Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) prohibiting permanent custody changes during a parent’s military deployment is now law. The measure, formerly House Bill 414 and now Act 40 of 2025, the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, was signed on October 27 after passing unanimously in both the House (202-0) and Senate (48-0).

Dad Legislators Call for Action to Defend Daughters in Sports

Oct. 28, 2025 /

WHAT: A group of dads – who also serve as state lawmakers – are leading a call for action on legislation to protect the rights of all daughters to compete on a level playing field in sports. The Dads Defending Daughters legislation, House Bill 1849, was introduced last month and would require public school entities and public institutions of higher education to ensure their sports activities are designated as male, female or coed, and expressly prohibit biological males from competing in teams or sports designated for females.

Watro’s Veterans Day Resolution Advances

Oct. 27, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – A resolution sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) to recognize Nov. 11, 2025, as Veterans Day in Pennsylvania was advanced to the full House of Representatives today.

Heffley Calls on Shapiro Administration to End Partisan Messaging on SNAP Benefits

Oct. 24, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today expressed concern over recent communications from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) regarding November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments, urging the department to focus on clear, factual information rather than partisan messaging.

Brown to Host Veterans Breakfast in New Castle

Oct. 24, 2025 /

NEW CASTLE – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) will be hosting a Veterans Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8-11 a.m., at American Legion Post 343, 134 N. Jefferson St., New Castle. All veterans are invited to attend this free event with proof of service.

Bonner to Host Veterans Day Breakfast Celebrating Service and Sacrifice

Oct. 24, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) is hosting a special Veterans Day breakfast to honor every man and woman who has served in the miliary, and to remember those who never came home. All veterans and active-duty military service people and a guest are welcome to the event free of charge.

Bernstine to Host Informational Game Commission Event in Scott Township

Oct. 23, 2025 /

NEW CASTLE – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is inviting residents, hunters, landowners and conservation-minded citizens to attend an upcoming Game Commission Event on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Scott Township Volunteer Fire Department, located at 3712 Harlansburg Road, New Castle.

Grove Proposes Reconciliation Budget to Release Funding

Oct. 23, 2025 /

With a majority of line items in the most recently voted down budget proposals agreed to by the House and Senate, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) will introduce a Reconciliation Budget to immediately send funding to desperate school districts, counties and programs as the final details are hashed out.