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Pugh Legislation Targets Disproportionate ‘Rain Tax’

Apr. 06, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – To address the unfair fee structure impacting homeowners, small businesses and nonprofit organizations from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced House Bill 2360, legislation that will preserve environmental outcomes and ensure costs are distributed fairly and responsibly across the Commonwealth.

Cutler Introduces Bipartisan PA WORKS Program to Support Pennsylvania Trade Students

Apr. 06, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) today announced that he has proposed House Bill 2308, which would establish a new scholarship program designed to strengthen Pennsylvania’s skilled trades workforce while expanding post-secondary opportunities for students.

Pugh, Policy Committee to Host Hearing on Making Communities More Affordable through Rain Tax Reforms

Apr. 06, 2026 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Small Communities, Big Costs: Reforming the Rain Tax to Make PA More Affordable” to identify ways to ease the “rain tax” burden on smaller communities.

Ortitay Announces Plan to Fund Early Literacy Law

Apr. 01, 2026 /

HARRISBURG — After years of work by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), Pennsylvania passed a major law in 2025 to change how kids are taught to read. Now he plans to introduce legislation to fund it without raising taxes or putting more pressure on the state’s General Fund.

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