House Passes Rapp Bill to Help Rural Health Recruitment

Mar. 19, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced today her bill to provide financial incentives to recruit rural health care providers has passed the House. House Bill 157 would create the Rural Health Care Grant Program, which would allow specified facilities, including rural hospitals, to help certain providers in paying off their student loans.

Resolution Recognizing Pennsylvania’s Community Colleges Advances, Says Watro

Mar. 19, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – A resolution designating April 2025 as “Community College Month” in Pennsylvania was unanimously approved by the House Education Committee this week, according to Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne), who serves on the committee. House Resolution 64 will next be considered by the full House of Representatives.

Pugh Introduces Legislation Addressing Public Benefits

Mar. 19, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would address access to public benefits has been introduced by Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne). This legislation stipulates that Pennsylvania’s public benefits are not to be provided to anyone unlawfully present in this country.

Brown Appointed to Key Legislative Leadership Roles

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) has been appointed to serve as Republican chair of the Subcommittee on Local Business under the House Commerce Committee, as well as Republican secretary of the House State Government Committee for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

Benninghoff Bus Driver Testing Bill Passes Unanimously

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) that would do away with redundancy in the process by which school bus drivers are tested has been passed unanimously by the House.

Banta, Policy Committee Hold Hearing in Waterford on Stopping New Energy Taxes

Mar. 17, 2025 /

WHAT: Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

Scialabba Named Chair of PA Artificial Intelligence Opportunity Task Force

Mar. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) has been named chair of the PA Artificial Intelligence Opportunity Task Force. The task force, created in 2024, will identify opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries throughout the Commonwealth and will guide legislative policy on the issue.

Scheuren to Host press Conference on Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Mar. 12, 2025 /

WHAT: Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) will be hosting a press conference in Harrisburg with members of the House Republican Caucus regarding legislation she has proposed to put a constitutional amendment before the people of Pennsylvania that, if passed, would bar illegal aliens from having driver licenses.

Roae Eagerly Awaits PIAA Study by Legislative Agency

Mar. 12, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today reiterated his support for a Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) study of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) after its egregious actions against the Meadville Area High School (MAHS) Boys Basketball Team following its players being put in danger during a state playoff game last Friday.

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Establish Registry for Individuals Convicted of Child Abuse

Mar. 11, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation aimed at improving community safety by establishing a public registry for individuals convicted of child abuse has been introduced by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence). This new registry would ensure information about child abusers is easily accessible to the public, empowering communities across the Commonwealth to take necessary precautions.

Shapiro Sets Sights on Stealing State Game Lands

Mar. 11, 2025 /

A few lines that went mostly unnoticed, except by those who are in on the plot, were included in the state budget address by Gov. Josh Shapiro when he announced he is stealing nearly 400 acres of Pennsylvania State Game lands to grow a current state park.

Topper: Embrace Efforts to Right-Size Government

Mar. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) today issued the following response to Gov. Josh Shapiro issuing an executive order on the state civil service system: