Watro Appointed to Chair House Subcommittee on Higher Education

Feb. 12, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced his appointment to serve as the Republican chair of the Subcommittee on Higher Education under the Education Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

Rapp Bill to Help Rural Health Recruitment Clears Committee

Feb. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced her bill to provide financial incentives to recruit rural health care providers has unanimously passed the House Health Committee. House Bill 157, the reintroduction of House Bill 2382 from last session, 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.

Gillen Responds to Governor’s 2025-26 Budget Address

Feb. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks) responded to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget address on Tuesday, expressing his concerns over its affordability and emphasizing that the proposal is only the beginning of the budget process.

Mihalek, Venkat Food Allergy Safety Bill Passes House

Feb. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Natalie Mihalek’s (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Arvind Venkat’s (R-Allegheny) legislation that would promote food allergy safety in multiple ways passed the Pennsylvania House by a 150-52 vote today.

Marcell, Solomon Announce Passage of International Holocaust Remembrance Resolution, Highlight Need for Stronger Holocaust Education with Introduction of Two Bills

Feb. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Jared Solomon (D-Phila) announce House Resolution 22, officially recognizing Jan. 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth passed the House today. Marcell, a strong advocate for Holocaust education, emphasized that remembrance must be accompanied by action to combat rising antisemitism and Holocaust misinformation.

Maloney Comments on Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) today remarked on the governor’s speech presenting his vision of the Pennsylvania 2025-26 budget before a joint session of the General Assembly.

Leadbeter Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) attended a joint session of the General Assembly at which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Leadbeter issued the following statement in response to the governor’s plan:

Brown: Governor’s Budget is a Spending Spree with Your Money

Feb. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $51.47 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which represents a 7.5% increase over the current fiscal year.