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Benninghoff, Kephart, Policy Committee Hold Hearing on Proposed Closures of SCI Rockview, Quehanna Boot Camp

Apr. 16, 2025 /

STATE COLLEGE—On Monday, Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) and other lawmakers held 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.

Senate, House Policy Committees to Review Future of AI Innovation in Pennsylvania

Apr. 15, 2025 /

PITTSBURGH - The Senate Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), and the House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David Rowe (R-85), will visit Pittsburgh at the invitation of Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to discuss the future of AI innovation in Pennsylvania.

PSU Mont Alto is a Pillar in Community and Needs to Stay Open

Apr. 15, 2025 / Press Release

As news about Penn State closing some of its branch campuses spread, so did fear that Mont Alto would be closed. Though a lot remains to be seen, what is known is that 12 of the university’s campuses, including Mont Alto, are on the chopping block.

Schmitt Condemns Attack on Governor’s Residence

Apr. 15, 2025 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – Following the attack on the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) issued the following statement:

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