Marcell, Friel Applaud PA 529 Tax Credit Bill Being Incorporated into Recently Passed Tax Code, Offering Significant Benefits to Families and Employers

Jul. 17, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The 529 tax credit, originally House Bill 1745 and co-prime sponsored by state Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Paul Friel (D-Chester), has been successfully incorporated into the recently signed Tax Code by Gov. Josh Shapiro. This new tax credit incentivizes employers to contribute to their employees' PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts, providing substantial benefits to families across Pennsylvania and supporting workforce development.

Williams Secures $3 Million in Funding for Project Safe Neighborhoods Program

Jul. 17, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) announces that $3 million was again included in the 2024-25 state budget to support the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program. Williams secured the initial $1.5 million for this initiative in 2021, and total funds since Williams started the program are now over $10 million. This funding secures additional prosecutors specifically to combat prior-convicted felons in possession of guns in the region, particularly in Delaware and Philadelphia counties.

Wentling to Host Health Fair and Senior Expo

Jul. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – To provide relevant information to citizens in the 7th Legislative District, Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) will host his 7th annual Health Fair and Senior Expo. Dozens of exhibitors from local, state and federal agencies, along with a variety of senior and health-focused organizations, will be on hand to offer information about programs and services designed to meet the needs of older Pennsylvanians. In addition, there will be health screenings, vaccinations and vaccine boosters available. Light refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be awarded.

Rapp Announces Budget Deal Past Deadline

Jul. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) issued this statement following the House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2024-25 fiscal year:

Lawrence, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Big Elk Creek State Park

Jul. 12, 2024 /

WEST GROVE–Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee, led by Vice Chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), held a hearing on Tuesday regarding potential development of Big Elk Creek State Park by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR.) More than 160 members of the community attended the hearing at the new Avon Grove High School in Jennersville.

Democrats Turn Their Backs on Homeowners, Says Scheuren

Jul. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) today criticized House Democrats for tabling her amendments to Senate Bill 1236 earlier this week, which would have created strong, anti-squatter legislation.