Kephart Pushing for Bill Suspending Pay for Legislators

Aug. 26, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) is one of six legislators co-sponsoring House Bill 1682, which would suspend the compensation of the governor, lieutenant governor and members of the General Assembly during a budget impasse.

Davanzo Bill Prioritizes Child Care Over Politics

Aug. 26, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Recognizing the hardships brought on by the ongoing budget impasse are being extended to Pennsylvania families, Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) is seeking legislation that would provide zero-interest loans for Pre-K Counts child care centers.

Families, Kids, Employers Feel Ripple Effects of Child Care Crisis

Aug. 26, 2025 /

PITTSBURGH—The House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), held a public hearing today in Venetia to examine the growing challenges facing Pennsylvania’s child care system and discuss potential solutions to strengthen the workforce and support families.

Gaydos Supports Legislation to Use Rainy Day Fund for Bridge Repairs

Aug. 25, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced she is co-sponsoring legislation introduced by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) to provide dedicated funding for critical transportation infrastructure without burdening taxpayers with long-term debt.

Topper Announces Broadband Projects Open for Public Comment

Aug. 22, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) today said that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority provisionally approved $793 million in broadband expansion projects across Pennsylvania pending federal approval.

Policy Committee, Mihalek to Host Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Child Care Crisis

Aug. 22, 2025 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Child Care Challenges and Solutions” to discuss the obstacles the child care industry faces in Pennsylvania and how we can modernize regulations and staff eligibility requirements so that child care businesses can thrive and working parents can access reliable, affordable child care.

Pugh Introduces Resolution to Fight ‘Rain Tax’

Aug. 18, 2025 /

LUZERNE – Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced a bipartisan resolution, House Resolution 286, urging Congress to address the growing financial burden placed on local governments and residents by the federally mandated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program.

Flick Hosts Lawmakers at Little League World Series for Regional Impact Talks

Aug. 15, 2025 /

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - On Thursday, more than two dozen lawmakers from the Pennsylvania House, Senate and United States Congress came to the Little League World Series (LLWS) to participate in a roundtable discussion and take in a few games. The event was a collaboration between Little League International and Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union), whose district is host to the LLWS.

Benninghoff Proposal Addresses Pennsylvania’s Crumbling Bridges, Roads

Aug. 11, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – More than 2,600 Pennsylvania bridges are either closed, weight restricted or labeled “in poor condition.” A legislative solution offered by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Republican chairman of the House Transportation Committee, would address their status in a different and more fiscally responsible manner compared to two pieces of legislation the House has already passed.

Gaydos Supports Mass Transit, Stands Against Unfair Plan, Calls for Fair Share and Reform

Aug. 11, 2025 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement explaining her vote against House Bill 1788, a last-minute mass transit funding plan, which passed the House today. The legislation would increase the percentage of state sales tax funds being used for mass transit and allow the state to borrow money for road and bridge projects.

House Democrats Choose Political Theater Over Budget Negotiations, Ortitay Says

Aug. 11, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement in response to passage of House Bill 1788, which would redirect sales tax revenue from other important priorities to fund Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and other regional transit agencies across the state: