Apr. 01, 2026 /
![Ortitay Announces Plan to Fund Early Literacy Law]()
HARRISBURG — After years of work by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), Pennsylvania passed a major law in 2025 to change how kids are taught to read. Now he plans to introduce legislation to fund it without raising taxes or putting more pressure on the state’s General Fund.
Apr. 01, 2026 /
![Brown Proposal Would Restore Shop Class in Pennsylvania Schools]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) is planning to introduce legislation that would require students in grades six through 12 to participate in shop class, helping to expand hands-on learning and better prepare students for in-demand careers.
Apr. 01, 2026 /
HANOVER, PA – The House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a public hearing Monday at the YWCA Hanover to examine the growing challenges facing Pennsylvania families and child care providers, as well as identify practical solutions to improve affordability, access, and workforce stability.
Mar. 27, 2026 /
![Klunk, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Child Care Affordability]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Kate Klunk (R-York) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Making Child Care Affordable for Pennsylvania Families” to examine how burdensome child care regulations are constraining providers, driving up costs for families, and standing in the way of workforce participation.
Mar. 27, 2026 /
![Gaydos Joins Bipartisan Effort to Combat Human Trafficking in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced she has joined a bipartisan, bicameral Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus in the General Assembly, a coordinated effort to strengthen laws, support victims and crack down on trafficking across the Commonwealth.
Mar. 26, 2026 /
![Kutz Proposes Sales Tax Holidays for New and Growing Families]()
HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvanians are being priced out of everyday life, Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) is proposing legislation to create sales tax holidays for new and growing families. His bills are part of a broader initiative lead by House Republicans to create “Freedom Through Affordability.”
Mar. 26, 2026 /
![House Communications and Technology Committee Chairs Introduce Legislation to Start AI Public Education Campaign]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to create a campaign to educate Pennsylvanians about the potential benefits and risks of artificial intelligence was introduced as House Bill 2314 this week by the House Communications and Technology Committee chairs, state Reps. Joe Ciresi (D-Montgomery) and Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny).
Mar. 26, 2026 /
![Rapp Reports Bills to Establish Commission on Children’s Vision, Ensure On-Site Physicians in ERs Clear Committee]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced two bills were approved by the committee at a voting meeting this week. However, Rapp indicated both pieces of legislation will need to be reevaluated prior to a vote on the House floor.
Mar. 26, 2026 /
![Wentling, Policy Committee to Host Hearing on Strengthening Rural Pennsylvania]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Deputy Chairman Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield), Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Strengthening Rural Pennsylvania” to examine strategies to ensure that rural communities remain affordable places to live, work and grow.
Mar. 25, 2026 /
![Labs Proposes Sales Tax Relief on Personal Care Essentials]()
HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Shelby Labs (R Bucks) today announced plans to introduce legislation that would temporarily remove the sales and use tax on personal care items, including soap, shampoo, deodorant and shaving cream, as part of a broader House Republican package aimed at easing the financial burden on Pennsylvania families.
Mar. 25, 2026 /
![Brown Backs ‘Freedom Through Affordability’ Plan, Introduces Targeted Tax Relief for Families]()
HARRISBURG - As Pennsylvanians continue to face rising costs on everyday essentials, Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today voiced her support for the House Republican “Freedom Through Affordability” initiative, a comprehensive effort to deliver meaningful tax relief and make life more affordable across the Commonwealth.
Mar. 25, 2026 /
![Pugh’s Proposed Legislation Would Offer Sales Tax Holiday on Tools]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) plans to introduce legislation that would provide a sales tax holiday on the purchase of tools, an idea she says is a practical, pro-worker, pro-small business reform that will deliver immediate, real-world relief.
Mar. 25, 2026 /
![Mako to Introduce Bill to Create Tax Holiday on Soccer Equipment]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he will soon be introducing legislation to create a six-month sales tax holiday on soccer balls, cleats and other related equipment.
Mar. 25, 2026 /
![Armanini Proposes Sales Tax Holiday]()
HARRISBURG – Sales tax would be temporarily exempt on purchases of shoulder pads, gloves, helmets and other football equipment under a new proposal from Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk).
Mar. 25, 2026 /
![PA House Republicans Launch ‘Freedom Through Affordability’ Initiative to Cut Costs for Families]()
HARRISBURG—With Pennsylvanians facing rising costs on everyday essentials, House Republican policymakers today launched their “Freedom Through Affordability” initiative – a plan to deliver tax relief and lower costs to make Pennsylvania a more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.
Mar. 24, 2026 /
![PA House Republicans to Unveil “Freedom Through Affordability” Initiative to Cut Costs for Pennsylvania Families]()
WHAT: As Pennsylvanians are being priced out of everyday life, Pennsylvania House Republicans will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 25, to launch its “Freedom Through Affordability” initiative—a targeted effort to lower costs and push back against policies driving up the cost of living across the Commonwealth.
Mar. 23, 2026 /
![Armanini Bill for Fentanyl Detection Dogs Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would develop standards to certify police dogs trained to detect fentanyl passed the House of Representatives today on a unanimous vote, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield).
Mar. 23, 2026 /
![Causer Calls on Shapiro to Invest Federal Rural Health Funding in PA’s Northern Tier]()
BRADFORD – In the midst of ongoing conversations with the Shapiro administration about the brewing health care crisis in the region, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) penned a letter to the governor urging him to ensure vital federal health care funds are directed to the communities that need it most, including those in the 67th Legislative District and across the Northern Tier.
Mar. 23, 2026 /
![Petition Launched Urging Vote on Flick’s Child Custody Legislation]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) today announced a petition has started to urge a vote on his child custody legislation, House Bill 1499, which would ensure fairness in custody determinations during divorce proceedings and protect the rights of children to have equal access to both parents, provided they are willing and fit.
Mar. 19, 2026 /
![Let’s Lay the Death Tax to Rest]()
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