Families, Kids, Employers Feel Ripple Effects of Child Care Crisis

Aug. 26, 2025 /

PITTSBURGH—The House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), held a public hearing today in Venetia to examine the growing challenges facing Pennsylvania’s child care system and discuss potential solutions to strengthen the workforce and support families.

Shining Bright in the Global Spotlight: Celebrating the Little League World Series

Aug. 26, 2025 /

To the locals, the two Little League World Series (LLWS) weeks in August can sometimes feel like a month, and in another instant it’s just that: an instant. The teams are here and gone, victorious and less victorious, filled with enough memories to fuel an 11- and 12-year-old’s dreams for a lifetime. But they aren’t the only ones making memories!

Fink Hits the Road to Talk School Property Tax Elimination, Host Municipal Town Halls

Aug. 26, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – To spread the word about her proposal to eliminate school property taxes, Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) is hitting the road to talk to Commonwealth residents locally and statewide. Additionally, she will be hosting a series of town halls in each municipality that comprises the 94th House District to focus on legislative updates and constituent services.

Gaydos Supports Legislation to Use Rainy Day Fund for Bridge Repairs

Aug. 25, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced she is co-sponsoring legislation introduced by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) to provide dedicated funding for critical transportation infrastructure without burdening taxpayers with long-term debt.

Causer to Host Senior Citizens Expo in Kane

Aug. 25, 2025 /

KANE – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will once again host his annual Senior Citizens Expo in Kane to provide area seniors and their family members and caregivers convenient access to a wide range of information in one convenient location.

Topper Announces Broadband Projects Open for Public Comment

Aug. 22, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) today said that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority provisionally approved $793 million in broadband expansion projects across Pennsylvania pending federal approval.

Mackenzie Announces Farmland Preservation in 131st District

Aug. 22, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania State Agriculture Land Preservation Board has approved the preservation of a 27-acre crop farm in Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County, located in the 131st Legislative District. The farm is owned by Adam and Daniel Marsteller.

Policy Committee, Mihalek to Host Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Child Care Crisis

Aug. 22, 2025 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Child Care Challenges and Solutions” to discuss the obstacles the child care industry faces in Pennsylvania and how we can modernize regulations and staff eligibility requirements so that child care businesses can thrive and working parents can access reliable, affordable child care.