Topper Comments on PASSHE Chancellor Greenstein’s Resignation

Jul. 23, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The Republican chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), issued the following statement on the resignation of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein:

Bonner: Three Educational Institutions Awarded Grants Across the 17th District

Jul. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) announced three grants have been awarded to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) interested in developing or expanding experiential learning opportunities to engage secondary and postsecondary students in learning about and/or working with students with disabilities to inspire the next generation of special educators.

Wentling Announces $20,000 for Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV

Jul. 22, 2024 /

HERMITAGE – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV, which serves all school districts in the 7th Legislative District, will receive $20,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to grow the Commonwealth’s next generation of special educators.

Flick Applauds Latest Carbon Capture Framework Law

Jul. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State. Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) commends the recent signing of Senate Bill 831, now Act 87 of 2024, by Gov. Josh Shapiro, which establishes a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for carbon dioxide capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania.

Gaydos Initiative to Ensure More Transparency in Prescription Drugs Pricing, Now Law

Jul. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) applauded the signing of Act 77 of 2024, a new law that aims to address critical issues in the pharmaceutical industry and protect independent pharmacies and their customers. Gaydos was a leader in advancing the bipartisan legislation, along with Rep. Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny).

Schlegel Bill Would Expand Options for County Pension Plans

Jul. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon) is sponsoring legislation that would provide Pennsylvania’s county governments the option to offer their employees the same types of pension plans as those available to state and municipal employees. Currently, counties are permitted to offer their employees only a defined benefit pension plan. House Bill 2507 would provide counties with the option to offer a defined contribution plan instead.

Banta to Host Damaged License Plate Event

Jul. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – After hosting several successful Hard-to-Read License Plate events, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) is teaming up with the Edinboro Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police to help constituents who have license plates that have become difficult to read.