HARRISBURG - Four sophomores from Council Rock High School North joined Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) at the Capitol for the ceremonial signing of House Bill 2474, now Act 87 of 2026.
HARRISBURG— The Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Juniata/Mifflin), is calling on the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide records explaining its emergency closure of Leading Youth for Excellence (L.Y.F.E.), a youth shelter in Steelton, and the arrangements made to protect the 25 young people required to relocate.
HARRISBURG – An initiative advanced by Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) to better protect consumers and modernize best practices for public adjusters has officially been signed into law by the governor.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) has been re-elected by his peers to serve as secretary of the House Republican Caucus for the upcoming 2027-28 Legislative Session.
HARRISBURG – An initiative authored by Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Sullivan) that would support emergency responders and the patients they serve by cutting through regulatory red tape has been signed into law by the governor.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) announced Tuesday that he was re-elected Pennsylvania House Republican Leader for the 2027-28 session as the caucus reorganized its leadership team for the coming term.
HARRISBURG - Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) has been selected by her colleagues to serve as caucus administrator for the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus for the 2027-28 Legislative Session.
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus has elected Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) to serve as Appropriations chairman for the 2027-28 Legislative Session.
HARRISBURG – Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) was re-elected today by his peers to serve as chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee for the upcoming 2027-28 Legislative Session. This marks Rowe’s second consecutive term in House Republican Caucus leadership, alongside his continued representation of the 85th Legislative District.
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, the House Republican Caucus re-elected Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) to the position of its whip for the 2027-28 Legislative Session.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) announced Gov. Josh Shapiro, fellow colleagues, educators, family, and current and former staff joined him on Monday for a ceremonial bill signing of Act 2 of 2026, which required cursive handwriting to be taught in Pennsylvania schools.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) has been re-elected by her colleagues in the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus to serve as caucus chairwoman for the 2027-28 Legislative Session. White previously held the position during the 2025-26 session.
Inactive Government Oversight Committee highlights failure of Democrat-controlled House leadership to prioritize accountability and transparency
HARRISBURG – Emphasizing the need to update an antiquated and unfair system, Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) fully supports repealing the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax to ease financial burdens placed on grieving families.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced the governor has signed his bill to expand safety options for towing into law.
DAUPHIN – Rep. Joe Kerwin’s (R-Dauphin) legislation to update and improve Pennsylvania’s Milk Marketing Law has been signed into law by the Governor. House Bill 1006, now Act 70 of 2026, will simplify certification requirements for milk testers, weighers, and samplers and align regulatory practices with current industry standards.
HARRISBURG – Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation that builds on a 2017 law sponsored by Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster), to provide nonprofit organizations with a clear financial reporting standard aligned with federal requirements.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie’s initiative to ensure the families of fallen police officers have continued access to health insurance benefits is headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk to become law.
HARRISBURG – Furthering an effort that began with the 2022 death of a beloved Bethel Park teacher, Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) today announced the passage of a recreational water safety bill by the General Assembly.
HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, the General Assembly sent to the governor legislation to require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at utility and electrical worksites, announced Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny).