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Roae Voices Opposition to House Major, Expensive Election Code Changes

May. 13, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — The House today approved extensive, costly changes to the Commonwealth’s Election Code that would do nothing to improve voters’ confidence in elections, said Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), chair of the House State Government Committee.

Committee Passes Bill to Study Enhanced Security Measures for Food Stamp Cards, Heffley Says

May. 13, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), today advanced legislation that would require a study on the feasibility of implementing chip-enabled electronic benefit cards (EBT) for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Flick Introduces Legislation to Allow Cameras in Courtrooms

May. 13, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) today announced he has re-introduced legislation that would allow video and audio recording of criminal and civil court proceedings in Pennsylvania, with exceptions.

Watro Bill to Increase Pension Payments for Disabled Veterans Approved by House

May. 12, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The state House of Representatives has unanimously approved legislation that would increase pension payments for veterans who are blind and for veterans who have lost limbs or are paralyzed due to their military service, according to Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), one of the bill’s prime sponsors.

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