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Small Communities, Big Costs: Pugh, Policy Committee Seek Relief from ‘Rain Tax’ Burden

Apr. 07, 2026 /

LUZERNE COUNTY, PA—The House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a public hearing Tuesday titled “Small Communities, Big Costs: Reforming the Rain Tax to Make PA More Affordable” to examine solutions to reduce the “rain tax” burden on small communities.

Shaffer, Khan’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Students with Pancreatic Conditions Clears Path for Safe Medication Use in Schools

Apr. 07, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – After hearing directly from parents, caregivers, educators and students about how Pennsylvania law treats different student medications, Reps. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) and Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia) have introduced a bill that would give students with pancreatic insufficiency the same ability to carry necessary medication that students using inhalers and EpiPens already have.

Ortitay, Powell Unveil Bill Package to Better Protect Domestic Violence Victims

Apr. 07, 2026 /

SOUTH FAYETTE – During a press conference in South Fayette Township today, Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Lindsay Powell (D-Allegheny) announced they recently introduced a legislative package to offer domestic violence victims further protections, enhance offender accountability, and better prevent repeat and escalating violence in response to a man almost murdering his wife in 2022.

Gaydos Responds to State AI Report, Highlights Role in Shaping Responsible Policy

Apr. 07, 2026 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), a member of the House Communications and Technology Committee, today highlighted the release of a recent report from the Joint State Government Commission on the use, growth and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across Pennsylvania.

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