Flawed Process Created Flawed Legal Marijuana Bill, Topper Says

May. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) said the flawed process leading to House Bill 1200, legislation legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Pennsylvania, resulted in a flawed bill that demanded opposition.

Owlett Says ‘NO’ to Marijuana Legalization

May. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Citing grave concerns about the impact it would have on the health of children and families throughout the Commonwealth, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) today cast a resounding “no” vote on a bill to legalize recreational marijuana.

Cutler Releases Statement on Passage of Legalization of Recreational Marijuana

May. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) released the following statement on the passage of House Bill 1200, which would legalize marijuana in Pennsylvania. “Today, House Democrats passed House Bill 1200, which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This legislation is not just poorly written; it is a bad idea that will do more harm for the people of Pennsylvania than good."

Heffley Votes ‘No’ on Rapidly-Pushed Marijuana Legislation

May. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – This week, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives narrowly approved legislation to legalize recreational marijuana by a vote of 102-101, strictly along party lines. State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) cast a "no" vote on the measure, citing both procedural and public health concerns.

Watro’s Cursive Bill Wins Committee Approval

May. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would require cursive handwriting instruction in Pennsylvania schools was unanimously approved today by the House Education Committee, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill).

Roae Disgusted by House Democrats’ Actions

May. 06, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today voiced his outrage for the way the House Democrats this week have been ramming at the last-minute major legislation through House committees.

Topper: Performance-Based Funding Council Adopts Report, Makes Recommendations

May. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) Monday announced the Performance-Based Funding Council unanimously adopted a report and recommendations on creating a performance-based funding model for new funding for Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh and Temple University.

Ortitay Bill to Protect Children from Internet Predators Advances to Full House

May. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) to give law enforcement more tools to catch child predators online is one step closer to becoming law. The House Judiciary Committee today approved the bill, known as Alicia’s Law, and it now heads to the full House for a vote.

Gaydos Introduces Legislation to Return Budget Surplus to Taxpayers

May. 05, 2025 /

In response to the Commonwealth’s multi-year budget surplus and the continued growth of the Rainy Day Fund, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has introduced House Bill 1362 to establish the 2025 Taxpayer Surplus Refund Program, aimed at returning excess state revenues directly to taxpayers.

Schmitt Bill to Improve Understanding of American History, Civics

May. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – To ensure students have a better understanding of American history, government and civics, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) introduced legislation that would require them to pass the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Test once during their middle or high school careers.