Oct. 08, 2024 /
HARRISBURG — The House today passed legislation to further strengthen efforts to advance early literacy achievement for all, an issue Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has championed for almost five years.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) has awarded $15,000 to West Middlesex Area School District. The funding is through PDA’s Farm-to-School grant program aimed at improving access to healthy, local food and increasing hands-on learning for children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
CONNELLSVILLE – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) is inviting area veterans in the 52nd Legislative District to his annual Veterans Recognition Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 1, from 9-10 a.m. at the Connellsville Township Fire Hall, 905 Fireman St., Connellsville.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – In his continuing effort to address issues relating to the federal immigration crisis, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) unveiled his “Stop Illegal Immigration in Pennsylvania” bill package at a Capitol press conference on Monday. His proposals are designed to protect American jobs, Pennsylvania residents, vulnerable individuals, and taxpayer dollars.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
WHAT: A group of House Republican lawmakers and advocates will discuss during a press conference a comprehensive package of legislation to tackle tort reform.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
Harrisburg, PA – The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) has approved six important edits to its education standards, thanks to a joint letter from Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland), Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler), and Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) that pointed out deficiencies, miscalculations and falsehoods in K-12 education curricula.
Oct. 07, 2024 /
Oct. 07, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Today, members of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus unveiled the third pillar of its four-pillared approach to tackling violent crime in the Commonwealth.
Oct. 07, 2024 /
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon) and other lawmakers will host the third and final hearing in a series titled “Relief is Possible: Combatting the Crisis of Cost” to discuss the widespread impact of inflation on local communities, small businesses and households across the Commonwealth.
Oct. 04, 2024 /
Oct. 04, 2024 /
WHAT: Press conference to highlight House Republican efforts to support prosecutors with the tools necessary to reduce and eliminate violent crime in our communities.
Oct. 04, 2024 /
WHAT: Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) will be hosting a press conference in Harrisburg, along with fellow House members, to speak about a recent legislative package they introduced focused on increasing protections from victims of stalking.
Oct. 04, 2024 /
Oct. 04, 2024 /
Oct. 04, 2024 /
MCKEAN TOWNSHIP — Today, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the second hearing in a series on the widespread impact of inflation on local communities, small businesses and households across the Commonwealth.
Oct. 04, 2024 /
WHAT: Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) will hold a press conference to discuss his House bills related to illegal immigration issues in Pennsylvania, including proposals requiring use of the federal E-Verify system for state grant recipients, the meatpacking and food processing industries, and lodging industry; calling for the reporting of health care costs for illegal immigrants; banning out-of-state driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants; protecting unaccompanied immigrant children; and cracking down on human traffickers.
Oct. 03, 2024 /
SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP — Fulfilling his promise to strongly represent the 39th Legislative District, Rep. Andrew Kuzma (R-Allegheny/Washington) today hosted the House Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), for a hearing on the widespread impact of inflation on local communities, small businesses and households across the Commonwealth.
Oct. 03, 2024 /
I remember when my husband, Leighton, and I purchased our first home. It was a boost to our confidence and pride that we had reached strong enough financial stability in our lives that we could call ourselves homeowners.
Oct. 03, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - As residents in Centre County and across the Commonwealth continue to deal with illegible license plates, state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) is again partnering with the Pennsylvania State Police to host another event to help get those plates replaced.
Oct. 02, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is preparing to introduce two pieces of legislation designed to encourage cooperation among municipalities and states in an effort to stem the tide of violent crime. His bills are among several being authored by state House Republicans, who are focusing on criminal prevention, policing, prosecution and punishment.