Oct. 20, 2025 /
![Walsh Authors Legislation to Restore Traditional Interpretation of Sex as a Protected Class in PA Statute]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) last week introduced legislation that would amend the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to restore the traditional interpretation of sex as a protected class to avoid legal confusion and provide greater clarity for those attempting to comply with the law.
Oct. 14, 2025 /
![Rowe: Lawmakers from Mid-Atlantic States to Hold Joint Hearing on Energy Affordability, Reliability]()
HARRISBURG — Republican lawmakers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia will convene on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the Pennsylvania State Capitol for the first in a series of joint hearings focused on restoring energy affordability and reliability across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Oct. 14, 2025 /
![York County’s Data-Driven Model Sets New Standard for Water Quality Oversight]()
WRIGHTSVILLE – The House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), held a hearing in York County last Thursday titled “York County Leads with Data: Advancing Water Quality Through Real-Time Monitoring” to spotlight how local innovation is reshaping the way Pennsylvania measures and manages water quality.
Oct. 10, 2025 /
![Leadbeter Proposes Legislation to Have Pennsylvania Join Other States in Creating a Purple Alert System]()
BERWICK – In his Berwick district office today, state Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) spoke about his plans to introduce legislation – dubbed as Aiden’s Law – to establish a “Purple Alert” system in Pennsylvania to ensure the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable citizens who go missing are brought home safely.
Oct. 10, 2025 /
![Watro Wants Our Energy Industry to Reach its Full Potential]()
HARRISBURG – This week, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) joined with his House colleagues to help move Pennsylvania’s energy industry forward.
Oct. 09, 2025 /
![Flick Tops List of Effective Lawmakers]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) was recently named one of the most high-performing Pennsylvania representatives among lawmakers who recently began their service.
Oct. 09, 2025 /
![Olsommer Bill to Address Guardianship Hearing Efficiency on Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – A bill sponsored by Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) addressing the efficiency of guardianship hearings has passed the Senate and is now pending the governor’s signature to become law.
Oct. 09, 2025 /
![D’Orsie Comments on Stalled Budget Talks]()
HARRISBURG – As frustration swirls around the lack of a state budget, and a parallel federal budget impasse, Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) is issuing the following statement:
Oct. 09, 2025 /
![Marcell Statement on Continued Budget Impasse]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) released the following statement on the continued Pennsylvania state budget impasse:
Oct. 09, 2025 /
![Reichard, Mastriano Issue Statement on Wounded Troopers]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) issued the following statement on the Pennsylvania State Police troopers who were shot in the line of duty in Antrim Township Wednesday evening:
Oct. 09, 2025 /
![Leadbeter to Speak about Aiden’s Law Proposal]()
WHAT: Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) will discuss legislation to create a rapid notification system to help locate individuals with cognitive, intellectual or developmental disabilities who go missing. The proposal, known as a “Purple Alert” or “Aiden’s Law,” would ensure law enforcement and the public receive immediate, coordinated alerts; similar to Pennsylvania’s existing Amber and Silver Alert programs.
Oct. 08, 2025 /
![Democrats Again Play Games with State Budget, Roae Says]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued the following statement today in response to House passage of Senate Bill 160, which he did not support:
Oct. 08, 2025 /
![Williams Legislation to Protect Custody Rights of Deployed Military Parents Passes Senate Unanimously]()
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation yesterday by Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) to safeguard the custody and visitation rights of deployed military parents. House Bill 414, known as the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, passed the Senate unanimously (48-0) and now moves to the Governor’s desk for his signature.
Oct. 07, 2025 /
![Legislation Led by Brown to Aid Grandfamilies Passes House Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation co-prime sponsored by Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) that would provide targeted support for grandparents raising grandchildren across Pennsylvania, unanimously passed the House Aging and Older Services Committee.
Oct. 06, 2025 /
![New Proposal Aims to Strengthen Efforts to Find Vulnerable Missing Persons, Says Leadbeter]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced he intends to introduce legislation – dubbed as Aiden’s Law – to establish a “Purple Alert” system in Pennsylvania to ensure the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable citizens who go missing are brought home.
Oct. 06, 2025 /
![Policy Hearing to Spotlight York County’s Data-Driven Approach to Water Quality]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “York County Leads with Data: Advancing Water Quality Through Real-Time Monitoring” to discuss the significant efforts underway to protect and improve the quality of York County’s waterways.
Oct. 06, 2025 /
![PA House Approves Scialabba Bill to Improve Consumer Data Privacy]()
HARRISBURG – A bill sponsored by Reps. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) and Ed Neilson (D-Philadelphia) to protect consumer information and privacy, House Bill 78, has been approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Oct. 06, 2025 /
![Williams to Hold Press Conference on Legislation Making Swatting a Crime in Pennsylvania]()
WHO: Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) other House Republican leaders and members.
Oct. 03, 2025 /
![Leadbeter to Introduce Legislation to Regulate Skill Games, Create School Choice Funding Stream]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) plans to introduce legislation to regulate skill games in Pennsylvania and create a dedicated funding stream for school choice when these machines operate within the Commonwealth’s casinos.
Oct. 03, 2025 /
![Shaffer Starts Reform for Pennsylvania Overhaul with ‘No Budget, No Pay Raise’ Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny), an advocate for government reform, has started to act on his government accountability agenda by introducing legislation that would suspend automatic pay raises for the Legislature, the governor and lieutenant governor during any year in which a state budget is not passed by July 1.