Kutz Named Chair of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Policy

Feb. 05, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) has been appointed chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Policy. This leadership role comes after three years of dedicated service on the House Appropriations Committee and follows Tuesday’s 2026–27 state budget address.

Pugh Legislation Addresses Time Parameters for Passing State Budget

Feb. 05, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – To address the recent 135-day state budget impasse, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced bipartisan legislation, House Bill 2194, that would require the General Assembly to remain in session if a spending plan is not enacted by July 31 of each year.

Delozier Resolution Recognizing Feb. 19 as ‘Wear Purple Day’ Passes House, Honors Lives Lost to Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Feb. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) today announced the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed House Resolution 399 with near unanimous, bipartisan support. The resolution formally designates Feb. 19 as Wear Purple Day in honor of Peyton Walker and all children and young people who have lost their lives to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). The Peyton Walker Foundation is located in the 88th District.

Budget Proposal Rightly Focuses on Energy Production, Mehaffie Says

Feb. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – When Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his proposal for 2026-27 state spending this week, he focused heavily on the future of energy production in Pennsylvania and ways to ensure the Commonwealth doesn’t have rolling brownouts and blackouts in the coming years.

Fiscal Stewardship, Fair Funding Critical for Next State Budget, Says Bashline

Feb. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his state budget address to outline his $53.26 billion proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 – a 5.4% increase in spending over the current fiscal year. Rep. Josh Bashline (R-Clarion/Armstrong) released the following statement, urging fiscal discipline and fair funding for the 63rd District:

Brown, Leadbeter, Warner Proposal Wages War Against Child Predators

Feb. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – To protect children in the Commonwealth from becoming victims of heinous sexual crimes, Reps. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) announced their intentions to introduce legislation that would allow courts to order the chemical or surgical castration of child rapists to prevent these offenders from reengaging in predatory actions against kids.

Rapp: Long Way to Go Before Final Budget Bill

Feb. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, issued this statement following the governor’s budget address today:

Olsommer: Shapiro’s Spending is Not Sustainable

Feb. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today issued the following statement in in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget proposal, a $53.26 billion plan that increases spending by 5.4% over the current year:

Watro’s Cursive Bill Heads to Governor

Feb. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would bring cursive handwriting instruction back to Pennsylvania schools is one step away from becoming law with its approval by the state Senate, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill).