Cooper Condemns Alleged Arson at Governor’s Mansion

Apr. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) issued this statement addressing the troubling rise of violence in politics following the recent alleged arson at the governor’s residence. Fortunately, state police ensured the safe evacuation of Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family, while firefighters from Harrisburg managed to extinguish the fire, which caused significant damage.

Flick Issues Statement on Governor’s Residence Arson

Apr. 13, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) issued the following statement regarding the early morning arson at the governor’s residence in Harrisburg. Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated by state police. The fire, which caused a “significant amount of damage,” was extinguished by Harrisburg firefighters.

PA Lawmakers Put Spotlight on Community Impact of Prison Closures

Apr. 11, 2025 /

HARRISBURG—On Monday, April 14, Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearview) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “The Impact of Prison Closures in our Communities” to discuss Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed closures of SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp.

Twardzik’s Blight Reduction Bill Advances

Apr. 10, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Continuing his commitment to combating blight in Schuylkill County and throughout the Commonwealth, Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) announced today that his bill requiring the registration of vacant and blighted properties has been approved by the House Local Government Committee.

Cooper Bill Addresses Emergency Services Crisis

Apr. 09, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) unveiled legislation this week to correct the funding model related to state mandated emergency medical services throughout local towns in Pennsylvania.

Bipartisan Bill to Improve Housing Access and Mortgage Flexibility Across Pennsylvania Advances

Apr. 09, 2025 /

Harrisburg, PA – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) is pleased to announce that House Bill 1103 has been voted out of the House Commerce Committee. This important legislation, co-sponsored by Twardzik and Rep. Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia), is a step forward in addressing housing issues across Pennsylvania by providing consumers with greater flexibility and choice in the mortgage lending process.

The Great Whitetail Roundup

Apr. 08, 2025 /

It is no secret that America has a serious health problem – 77% of our military-age men and women can't qualify to serve due to poor health; 13% of our teens have fatty-liver disease; and the United States has the highest level of childhood cancer in history.

Diamond Bill on Access to Radon Data Passes House

Apr. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) to allow previous property owners to access radon data from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) passed the House 176-27 today.

Pugh Introduces Bill to Study ‘Forever Chemical’ Effects

Apr. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced legislation that would direct the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to conduct a study to better understand the potential risks that certain land-applied biosolid chemicals pose to the environment, food and water supply, and potential mitigation measures to reduce these chemical levels.

Shaffer: Bipartisan Team Introducing Legislation to Update the Use of Epinephrine

Apr. 03, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) is part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers introducing a pair of bills that would ensure all Food and Drug Administration-approved formulations of epinephrine – used to treat serious allergic reactions and anaphylaxis – can be administered in Pennsylvania schools and other settings as currently recognized in state law.