It is Time to Bury the Inheritance Tax in Pennsylvania

Sep. 10, 2025 /

When families lose a loved one, they deserve space to grieve, not a tax bill. Yet in Pennsylvania, the state adds financial stress to emotional pain through an antiquated and unfair inheritance tax. This policy punishes families for simply receiving what was already theirs and reminds them the government stands between them and their legacy. That is why I have reintroduced House Bill 1394, which would eliminate this outdated tax and finally allow Pennsylvanians to keep what their loved ones intended to pass on.

Warner Legislation to Reform CYS, Strengthen Penalties for Child Abuse

Sep. 10, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Continuing his commitment to protecting vulnerable children in Fayette County and across the state, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) is seeking co-sponsors for legislation to make comprehensive improvements to Pennsylvania’s Children and Youth Services (CYS) system. He is also working on a bill to increase penalties in extreme abuse cases.

Seeking Justice: Warner Bill Takes Aim at Child Torture

Sep. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Responding to the horrific child abuse allegations in Fayette County this week, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) is again pushing for legislation that would establish the offense of child torture in the Commonwealth.

Owlett Bill Targets Unspeakable, Unimaginable Evil

Sep. 03, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is introducing legislation that will provide a sentencing enhancement when a defendant is convicted of creating, distributing or possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that depicts the defendant’s relative.

Stop Borrowing, Start Fixing Bridges

Sep. 03, 2025 /

Pennsylvanians are tired of excuses. Our state has more than $7 billion sitting in the Rainy Day Fund while more than 2,000 bridges are in poor condition, more than 400 are weight-restricted and dozens are closed altogether. Meanwhile, Democrat leaders in Harrisburg continue to push plans that borrow billions and saddle taxpayers with decades of debt instead of solving the problem right now.

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.