Schmitt: Pennsylvanians Deserve a Responsible Budget

Jul. 14, 2025 / Press Release

HARRISBURG—Citing partisan gimmicks and a lack of information, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) today voted against House Democrats’ $50.61 billion budget proposal. In the following statement, he explained numerous issues with the proposed spending plan.

House Democrats Vote Against Democracy

Jul. 14, 2025 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – Today, House Democrats voted in unison to reject legislation that would have allowed anglers to vote for their representatives on the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), reported Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks).

Ryncavage Announces Formation of Regional Police Commission

Jun. 10, 2025 / Press Release

NANTICOKE – Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) is pleased to announce the formation of the West Side Regional Police Commission, a commission that will oversee the creation and operation of the brand-new West Side Regional Police Department. The department will launch Jan. 1, 2026, and will support Edwardsville and Larksville boroughs.

State Funding Awarded to Improve Water Service in Jim Thorpe

Jan. 22, 2025 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – The Borough of Jim Thorpe secured a low-interest loan of more than $4.2 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to replace outdated water mains today, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne). This funding will be used to construct a new, 5,800-foot-long water main under Center Avenue, replacing two existing mains that are more than 100 years old.

Pugh, Food Dignity Movement Help Citizens Affected by Skimming Scam

Jan. 20, 2025 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is teaming up with Food Dignity Movement and local businesses to help distribute food boxes to the victims of the recent SNAP skimming scam that is affecting the 120th Legislative District. The drive-through event is happening tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health Hospital in Kingston