Latest News from State Capitol and 55th District

Nov. 25, 2025 /

For months now, people in our community have been frustrated by the process of trying to get themselves a REAL ID. Whether it be staffing concerns at the PennDOT centers, prohibitive wait times, inconsistencies with documentation, or other issues, plenty of Pennsylvanians still haven’t been able to get their hands on one.

Delozier to Host Legislative Open House Dec. 10

Nov. 25, 2025 /

HARRISBURG— Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) will host a Legislative Open House at her district office for residents of the 88th Legislative District. Constituents are invited to stop by to discuss legislative issues and celebrate the holiday season. Light refreshments will be provided.

Bashline to Host Town Hall Meeting Dec. 10

Nov. 24, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – With his first year in office drawing to a close, Rep. Josh Bashline (R-Clarion/Armstrong) is hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 6-8 p.m. at the Kittanning Township Fire Department, located at 13126 U.S. Route 422, Kittanning.

Stender Calls for Accountability After Audit Uncovers Mismanagement of EMS Funding

Nov. 21, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Following the release of the auditor general’s fifth consecutive performance audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (DOH) administration of the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund (EMSOF), Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) is calling for immediate accountability and reform. Stender, a career volunteer firefighter and still an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), emphasized the importance of proper oversight to ensure emergency medical services can continue operating in local communities across the Commonwealth.

House Republican Leaders Demand Investigation, System Review in Wake of Terror-Connected Illegal Alien Obtaining PA CDL, REAL ID

Nov. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – In the wake of the news that an Uzbeki national illegal immigrant with ties to terrorism obtained a Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License with a REAL ID indication, the leaders of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus sent a letter to Attorney General Dave Sunday and Auditor General Tim DeFoor demanding an investigation of Pennsylvania’s driver’s license, REAL ID, and voter registration systems to find out how this happened and prevent reoccurrence.