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.
Jul. 01, 2025 /
Jul. 01, 2025 /
Jul. 01, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – In light of a nationwide federal crackdown on Medicaid fraud, which included the arrest of a Bucks County woman who allegedly defrauded Medicaid of more than $1 million, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) said Pennsylvania needs to step up to prevent future crimes against taxpayers.
Jul. 01, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – The General Assembly’s failure to pass a budget by the June 30 deadline marks a step backward for Pennsylvania’s economy and competitiveness, according to Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny).
Jul. 01, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) issued this statement following the failure of the General Assembly to pass the state budget before June 30:
Jul. 01, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Motorists age 55 and older who want to sharpen their driving skills while also getting a discount on auto insurance are encouraged to sign up for Rep. Rich Irvin’s (R-Franklin/Huntingdon) Seniors for Safe Driving class on Thursday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westminster Woods, 360 Westminster Drive, Huntingdon.
Jul. 01, 2025 /
HARRISBURG - Encouraging Pennsylvania students to more actively examine their role in our state’s past, present and future is the subject of legislation co-authored by state Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) and Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) that was passed overwhelmingly on Monday by the state House.
Jul. 01, 2025 /
ELLWOOD CITY – In an effort to help residents protect themselves against identity theft, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) will host a free community shredding event on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ellport Borough Building, located at 313 Burns Ave., Ellwood City.
Jul. 01, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement with June 30 passing without a new state budget in place.
Jul. 01, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) issued the following statement regarding July 1 arriving with no new state budget passed.
Jul. 01, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) issued the following statement as July 1 has arrived without a new state budget in place.
Jul. 01, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R- Greene/Washington) issued the following statement regarding July 1 arriving with no new state budget being passed.
Jun. 30, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – For the third straight year, Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) is introducing legislation to suspend compensation to state officials when Harrisburg fails to pass a budget before July 1.
Jun. 30, 2025 /
Jun. 30, 2025 /
Jun. 30, 2025 /
HAWLEY – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) is hosting an event for residents to replace their hard-to-read license plates on Saturday, July 12, from 9-11 a.m., at the Pike County Training Facility, 135 Pike County Blvd., in Lords Valley.
Jun. 30, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) today announced that two farms in the 100th District have been awarded grants to increase capacity and create growth opportunities throughout Pennsylvania’s food supply chain.