PA Game Commission Torches State Game Lands

Jun. 10, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) recently announced what it described as a “controlled” burn of more than 2,200 acres using aircraft to start the blaze, said Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks), chairman of the House Game and Fisheries Committee.

Policy Committee Examines PA Medicaid, Other Social Benefits

Jun. 09, 2025 /

HARRISBURG—Today, Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) and other lawmakers held a public hearing to investigate the integrity of Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs. The hearing featured testimony from Trevor Carlsen, senior research fellow, and Kaitlyn Finley, policy fellow, from the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA), and focused on the growing imbalance in Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program. In Pennsylvania, more than 1 million able-bodied adults without dependents are enrolled in Medicaid while over 14,000 disabled individuals remain on a waiting list for services.

Mihalek, Colleagues to Speak on Food Allergy Bill

Jun. 09, 2025 /

WHAT: Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), other House members and stakeholders will host a news conference to discuss House Bill 77, co-authored with Rep. Arvind Venkat (D-Allegheny), which would mandate food allergy information be used in restaurants and other food retail facilities.

Walsh to Host Grant Seminars

Jun. 09, 2025 /

WHAT: Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) will host two seminars for municipalities and community organizations to learn about applying for grant funding.

Lawmakers Announce Grant Funding for Restoration of Historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County

Jun. 06, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced $33,485 in grant funding has been awarded through the Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant program to support important restoration work at the historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County.

Lawmakers Announce Grant Funding for Restoration of Historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County

Jun. 06, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced $33,485 in grant funding has been awarded through the Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant program to support important restoration work at the historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County.

Lawmakers Announce Grant Funding for Restoration of Historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County

Jun. 06, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced $33,485 in grant funding has been awarded through the Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant program to support important restoration work at the historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County.

Lawmakers Announce Grant Funding for Restoration of Historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County

Jun. 06, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced $33,485 in grant funding has been awarded through the Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant program to support important restoration work at the historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County.

Gaydos Applauds State Grant for Leetsdale History Initiative

Jun. 06, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced the Borough of Leetsdale has been awarded a $14,987 grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) to support historic preservation efforts in the community.

Ortitay Expresses Disappointment with Reading List, Calls for Action

Jun. 06, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), long-time literacy advocate and leader of the movement in the General Assembly, today wrote to Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Acting Secretary Carrie Rowe to voice his displeasure with the department’s recently released reading list pursuant to Act 135 of 2024 and request action.

Rigby, Kephart Applaud Grant for Cambria County Historical Society

Jun. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) and Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) are pleased to announce the awarding of a more than $43,000 grant to the Cambria County Historical Society by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).