House Approves Flick’s Resolution Honoring Negro Leagues

May. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) announced May 2, 2026, is now Negro Leagues Day in Pennsylvania. The designation follows the successful passage of a resolution he sponsored, which was approved on Monday by an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives.

Leadbeter to Host E-Waste Recycling Day in Berwick June 6

May. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced he is partnering with Mamoth Recycling in Berwick to host an E-Waste Recycling Day on Saturday, June 6, at the company’s facility in the BIDA Complex, located at 117 Power House Road.

Pugh’s Event to Feature Many Options to Help Residents

May. 04, 2026 /

LUZERNE –Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is giving residents of the 120th Legislative District an opportunity to get rid of unwanted items safely and properly. The “Free Paper Shredding and Tire Recycling” event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the West Side Career and Technology Center, 75 Evans St., in Pringle.

Barger, Policy Committee Examine Childcare Affordability Crisis in Blair Co.

May. 01, 2026 /

HOLLIDAYSBURG— The House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a public hearing Thursday at the Blair Regional YMCA to examine the growing challenges surrounding childcare affordability and accessibility for Pennsylvania families. Hosted by Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon), the hearing featured testimony from childcare, business, education, and community leaders on staffing shortages, regulatory burdens, and rising costs impacting families and providers alike.

Stehr, Argall Announce Nearly $800K Investment in Local Manufacturing

May. 01, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are pleased to announce Keystone Potato Products LLC in Schuylkill County has been awarded a $784,350 grant through Pennsylvania’s Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) program.

Twardzik, Argall Announced a State Grant to Support Manufacturing

May. 01, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced a state grant to support manufacturing was awarded to a local employer. MBA Building Supplies, a steel framing product manufacturing facility located in West Mahanoy Township, received $580,536 through the RISE PA program to install a new solar system, purchase an electrified forklift and install energy-efficient lighting.

Bernstine Announces Ellwood City Town Hall Meeting

Apr. 30, 2026 /

ELLWOOD CITY – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is inviting residents to join him in Ellwood City for an upcoming town hall meeting on Monday, May 11, from 6-7 p.m., at the Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department, 5153 Ellwood Road.

Watro Supports Bill to Level Playing Field in High School Sports

Apr. 29, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today voted in favor of House Bill 41, legislation he co-sponsored that would allow the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to establish separate playoff systems and championships for public (boundary) and private, charter, and parochial (non-boundary) schools.

Struzzi Votes ‘Yes’ on Bill to Level the Field for High School Sports Playoffs

Apr. 29, 2026 /

HARRISBURG –State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) shared today to he voted in favor of HB 41, legislation which would permit the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to establish separate playoff categories for schools based on whether their student-athlete population is limited to a specific set of geographic boundaries.

Aid Needed to Save PA Fruit Farmers Following Freeze

Apr. 29, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul, Republican Chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, said Pennsylvania fruit growers are assessing damage to crops following a late April freeze that came at a very critical stage in the annual growing cycle.