Bonner to Host Legislative Overview Sessions

Apr. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) is welcoming area residents to hear from him on a variety of topics during two upcoming legislative overview sessions.

Benninghoff, Kephart, Policy Committee Hold Hearing on Proposed Closures of SCI Rockview, Quehanna Boot Camp

Apr. 16, 2025 /

STATE COLLEGE—On Monday, Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) and other lawmakers held a hearing titled “The Impact of Prison Closures in our Communities” to discuss Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed closures of SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp.

Cooper Condemns Alleged Arson at Governor’s Mansion

Apr. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) issued this statement addressing the troubling rise of violence in politics following the recent alleged arson at the governor’s residence. Fortunately, state police ensured the safe evacuation of Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family, while firefighters from Harrisburg managed to extinguish the fire, which caused significant damage.

Fink Introduces Election Reform Legislation

Apr. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – To address vulnerabilities and increase voting accessibility, Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) recently introduced a package of election reform legislation.

Flick Issues Statement on Governor’s Residence Arson

Apr. 13, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) issued the following statement regarding the early morning arson at the governor’s residence in Harrisburg. Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated by state police. The fire, which caused a “significant amount of damage,” was extinguished by Harrisburg firefighters.

PA Lawmakers Put Spotlight on Community Impact of Prison Closures

Apr. 11, 2025 /

HARRISBURG—On Monday, April 14, Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearview) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “The Impact of Prison Closures in our Communities” to discuss Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed closures of SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp.