Policy Committee Spotlights Indiana County as Blueprint for Overcoming Challenges in Rural Health Care

Jan. 30, 2026 /

INDIANA—The Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe (R–Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a hearing last Thursday at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) focused on Overcoming Challenges in Rural Health Care, bringing together leaders in health care, higher education, and workforce development to examine solutions to Pennsylvania’s growing rural provider shortage.

Heffley Fights to Protect Pennsylvanians’ Right to Grill

Jan. 30, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is opposed to House Bill 660, legislation that would impose aggressive energy efficiency standards on household appliances, including outdoor grills. He warns the bill could lead to higher costs for families and businesses, limit consumer choice, and even open the door for municipalities to restrict outdoor grilling.

Rothman, Rowe Advance Sportsmen Voter Registration Act

Jan. 29, 2026 /

HARRISBURG—Legislation aimed at strengthening civic participation among Pennsylvania’s hunters and anglers is advancing in both chambers of the General Assembly with the introduction of companion legislation in the Senate.

Warner to Chair House Tourism Committee

Jan. 28, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) has been appointed Republican chairman of the House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee for the remainder of the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

White, Policy Committee Host Hearing on School Choice: EITC, OSTC and Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

Jan. 22, 2026 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Expanding Educational Opportunities in Pennsylvania” to examine how Pennsylvania’s proven school choice programs—EITC and OSTC—are expanding educational opportunity for families, and to evaluate the potential role of the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), also known as the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, in building on that success.

Struzzi, Policy Committee Host Policy Hearing on Rural Health Care Challenges and Solutions in Indiana County

Jan. 21, 2026 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Overcoming Challenges in Rural Health Care” to examine how Indiana County is responding to the unique challenges facing rural health care. The hearing will focus on workforce shortages, access to care, affordability, and long-term sustainability in rural communities.

House Appropriations Chairman Jim Struzzi Submits Comments Supporting Key-Con Consent Decree, Urges Approval to Protect Jobs and Grid Reliability

Jan. 16, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – House Appropriations Committee Republican Chairman Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today submitted public comments in strong support of the proposed Consent Decree between the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Keystone-Conemaugh Projects, LLC (Key-Con), operator of the Keystone and Conemaugh Generating Stations. The decree, currently under public review in the Court of Common Pleas of Indiana County, settles potential violations while establishing enforceable milestones for environmental compliance, allowing the plants to preserve the option to operate beyond their previously announced 2028 retirement date.

Struzzi, Policy Committee Host Policy Hearing on Rural Health Care Challenges and Solutions in Indiana County

Jan. 16, 2026 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Overcoming Challenges in Rural Health Care” to examine how Indiana County is responding to the unique challenges facing rural health care. The hearing will focus on workforce shortages, access to care, affordability, and long-term sustainability in rural communities.

Slush Funds and Money Trees

Jan. 14, 2026 /

As a new year dawns over the legislature in Harrisburg and the governor’s budget address looms large on the horizon, many Pennsylvanians are already wondering what kind of wild fiscal ride we will be taken on this year.

Cutler, Education Committee Members Ask Governor to Opt Pennsylvania into New Federal Tax Credit Program

Jan. 13, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom), Republican chairman of the House Education Committee, and Republican members serving on the House Education Committee, sent a letter to Gov. Josh Shapiro today, asking him to opt Pennsylvania into a new upcoming federal tax credit program that allows for individual taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit of up to $1,700 for contributions to scholarship granting organizations.

Anderson Appointed to PSERS Board

Jan. 12, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Marc Anderson (R-York) has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) Board by the speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was appointed to replace former state Rep. Torren Ecker, who resigned recently after he was elected to serve as judge of the Court of Common Pleas in the 51st Judicial District.

Policy Committee Announces Hogan as Deputy Chair on Affordability

Jan. 09, 2026 /

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee Chair David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) today announced the appointment of Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) as deputy chair on affordability, a position that will focus on affordability and addressing the rising cost pressures facing Pennsylvania families and employers. In this role, Hogan will help guide the committee’s work examining policies that impact affordability across key areas, including energy, housing, child care, health care, and everyday household costs.