Barton Appointed to Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Impact and Infrastructure

Feb. 21, 2025 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today he’s been appointed to serve as a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Impact and Infrastructure. As the legislative session progresses, Appropriations Committee members are tasked with analyzing legislation through the lens of their respective subcommittees.

Stender to Introduce Forest Fire Prevention Legislation

Feb. 20, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – In response to the devastating wildfires across the nation and the alarming increase in forest fires in Pennsylvania, Rep. Michael Stender (R-Montour/Northumberland), today announced his plan to introduce a comprehensive three-bill package aimed at improving the state’s ability to prevent, manage and fight wildfires.

Flick Appointed to Committee Leadership Position

Feb. 19, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) announced today that House Children and Youth Committee Republican Chair Kate Klunk (R-York) appointed him to serve as the committee’s Republican secretary.

Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Lycoming County on Stopping New Energy Taxes

Feb. 18, 2025 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and other lawmakers will continue the committee’s series of hearings titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

Kephart Announces Act 13 Funding for Stinky Run

Feb. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) today shared that Clearfield Borough has received $125,000 of Act 13 funding to assist in the construction of a 3,000-foot flood protection project along Stinky Run.

Grove Bill Seeks to Improve Transparency in Public-Private Partnerships

Feb. 13, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – To further spread transparency in state government, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) will soon introduce legislation to require public-private partnerships, such as the Team PA Foundation, created through a governor’s executive order to adhere to Pennsylvania’s Right to Know laws and produce yearly financial reports.

Watro Appointed to Chair House Subcommittee on Higher Education

Feb. 12, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced his appointment to serve as the Republican chair of the Subcommittee on Higher Education under the Education Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

Rapp Bill to Help Rural Health Recruitment Clears Committee

Feb. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced her bill to provide financial incentives to recruit rural health care providers has unanimously passed the House Health Committee. House Bill 157, the reintroduction of House Bill 2382 from last session, would create the Rural Health Care Grant Program, which would allow specified facilities, including rural hospitals, to help certain providers in paying off their student loans.

Gillen Responds to Governor’s 2025-26 Budget Address

Feb. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks) responded to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget address on Tuesday, expressing his concerns over its affordability and emphasizing that the proposal is only the beginning of the budget process.