Jul. 08, 2025 /
Jul. 08, 2025 /
HARRISBURG- The House Transportation Committee unanimously approved legislation to extend the non-commercial vehicle repair grace period to 15 days, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland).
Jul. 08, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Bipartisan legislation making a commonsense change to Pennsylvania’s physician licensing law has been signed by the governor, announced Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth), who co-prime sponsored the measure with fellow House Professional Licensure Committee chair, Rep. Frank Burns (D-Johnstown).
Jul. 08, 2025 /
HARRISBURG –Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) signed a discharge resolution petition to force a vote on Senate Bill 9, the Protect Women’s Sports Act.
Jul. 07, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) today began the process of forcing the state House to take up a bill that would prevent males from participating in women’s sports by introducing a discharge resolution on Senate Bill 9.
Jul. 07, 2025 /
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) signed a discharge resolution today that aims to force a vote on Senate Bill 9, the Protect Women’s Sports Act.
Jul. 07, 2025 /
HARRISBURG — Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) today signed a discharge petition to force a vote on Senate Bill 9, the Save Women’s Sports Act.
Jul. 07, 2025 /
Jul. 07, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Bashline (R-Clarion/Armstrong) announced he will be hosting a concealed carry seminar alongside Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) on Thursday, July 17, from 6-9 p.m. at the Worthington-West Franklin Volunteer Fire Department, 171 Linton Alley, Worthington.
Jul. 07, 2025 /
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will once again host a series of Senior Citizens Expos to provide area seniors and their family members and caregivers convenient access to a wide range of information in one convenient location.
Jul. 07, 2025 /
Jul. 05, 2025 /
PUNXSUTAWNEY – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) honored the Punxsutawney Garden Club (PGC) with the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Community Pride Award for its unwavering dedication to making Punxsutawney a cleaner, greener and more welcoming place to live and visit.
Jul. 04, 2025 /
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Jul. 02, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – After the announcement of indictments from the “Operation Gold Rush” operation conducted by the United States Justice Department, Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) says the time is now for Pennsylvania to improve safeguards for the people of Pennsylvania against Medicare fraud.
Jul. 02, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett’s (R-Bradford/Wyoming) legislation to remove outdated and offensive language from Pennsylvania’s insurance laws was signed into law by the governor this week. The measure was authored by Pickett, who serves as Republican chair of the House Insurance Committee, with Rep. Perry Warren (D-Bucks), Democrat chair of the committee.
Jul. 02, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Two pieces of legislation authored by state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) which honor a pair of local veterans have been signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Jul. 02, 2025 /
Minimum Wage Bill to Cause More Harm Than Good
Last week, I wrote my column to commemorate the important work of the Penn-Franklin News, which was slated to close its doors and print its final edition. I am happy to have learned that this is no longer the case as a purchase occurred and there is a new owner. Accordingly, I am excited that I have been asked to continue submitting this weekly column.
Jul. 02, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) is pleased to announce House Bill 1103, bipartisan legislation he co-sponsored with Rep. Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia), has been signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro.