Policy Committees 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.

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.

Policy Committee Hearing in Harrisburg Seeks to Preserve Benefit Integrity

Jun. 04, 2025 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Preserving Benefit Integrity” to examine ways to safeguard Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs and ensure they are available and accessible by those who truly need the support.

Cutler Reacts to Passage of House Bill 1500

Jun. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) released a statement today regarding the passage of House Bill 1500, which would reform cyber charter school funding and standards.

Brown Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Pennsylvania’s Grandfamilies

Jun. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), along with Reps. Steve Mentzer (R-Lancaster) and Maureen Madden (D-Monroe), have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting grandparents who are raising their grandchildren - a growing population facing significant challenges due to the opioid crisis and economic hardship.

Topper, Stambaugh to Introduce NIL Legislation to Protect Student Athletes

Jun. 03, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) and Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata) announced they will soon introduce legislation to provide protections for student-athletes receiving compensation for the use of their name, image and likeness (NIL).

Blockchain, Crypto Need Regulatory Certainty

May. 28, 2025 /

Blockchain technology and digital assets are rapidly reshaping economics, ownership and data security. Today, more than 1.5 million Pennsylvanians own cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, demonstrating their growing significance in our daily lives. Despite this widespread adoption, Pennsylvania lacks clear regulatory guidelines necessary for blockchain innovation to flourish.

Human Services Roundtable on Community Health Choices Program

May. 27, 2025 /

WHAT: House Republican Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Health and Human Services chairman Eric Nelson will be hosting a roundtable discussion about the Community Health Choices (CHC) program, its overall effectiveness and Pennsylvania's considerable cost increases. The roundtable will be an open discussion with opportunities for all participants to share their insights.

AI Opportunity Task Force Tours Western PA Sites to See AI at Work

May. 19, 2025 /

AI Opportunity Task Force Tours Western PA Sites to See AI at Work

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunity Task Force, chaired by Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler), conducted site tours from April 29 through May 2 of several western Pennsylvania establishments to learn more about how AI is being developed and applied in various settings.

Heffley: Partisan Election Bill Undermines Trust, Burdens Counties

May. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) this week voted against House Bill 1396, a sweeping election bill passed by House Democrats on a party-line vote that he says undermines election integrity and imposes significant costs on counties while doing little to build voter confidence.

Kephart Continues Fight to Save Prisons

May. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) today expressed his ongoing commitment to saving Quehanna Boot Camp. Kephart brought the issue to a vote in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Policy Committee Hearing to Examine School District of Philadelphia

May. 15, 2025 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), House Republican Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Examining the School District of Philadelphia” to discuss measures needed to improve schools, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance student outcomes.