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.
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.
Apr. 07, 2026 /
HARRISBURG –Rep. Josh Bashline (R-Clarion/Armstrong) announced he will be hosting his annual Concealed Carry Seminar on Thursday, April 30, from 5-7 p.m., at the New Bethlehem Fire Company No. 1, 425 Arch St., New Bethlehem.
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.
Apr. 07, 2026 /
BUTLER – The Butler Area Public Library has been awarded a $95,131 state grant to make improvements to the library, Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) announced.
Apr. 07, 2026 /
DUBOIS – More than $43,000 in grant money awarded to DuBois Public Library will help to make the facility more energy efficient and accessible to people with mobility issues, according to Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield).
Apr. 06, 2026 /
DUBOIS – The same Pennsylvania Travel Guide that made headlines last week for claiming the state Capitol building is in Philadelphia includes scant mention of the state’s northwest region, according to five lawmakers who penned a letter to Anne Ryan, deputy secretary of the Office of Tourism.
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.
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.
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.
Apr. 06, 2026 /
BETHLEHEM – Veterans and their families have multiple opportunities each month to access critical services through Veteran Assistance Hours offered by Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton).
Apr. 06, 2026 /
ELIZABETHTOWN – Residents of the district can dispose of documents with sensitive information at a shredding event hosted by Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon).
Apr. 06, 2026 /
WHAT: Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Lindsay Powell (D-Allegheny) will discuss a legislative package to strengthen protections for domestic violence victims in response to gaps in the law related to the case of a South Fayette Township man who attempted to murder his wife.
Apr. 03, 2026 /
Apr. 02, 2026 /
Apr. 02, 2026 /
WILLIAMSPORT – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) today announced his fourth annual Human Services Expo, held in coordination with his Speaker Series, will take place on Thursday, April 23, from 3-6 p.m. at the Field House at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Apr. 02, 2026 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) announced he is hosting two drive-thru senior expo events in April as an opportunity for residents ages 60 and older to learn about services available to them.
Apr. 02, 2026 /
Apr. 02, 2026 /
HARRISBURG – On March 17 the state Senate had a golden opportunity to stand up for the sportsmen of Pennsylvania, but instead they stood up for their own interests, said Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks).
Apr. 01, 2026 /
LUZERNE COUNTY – On the heels of the Crestwood School Board declining to provide any details regarding cost, terms, or the use of taxpayer funds, State Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) announced today that he has formally filed a Right-to-Know (RTK) request seeking full disclosure of a settlement agreement approved by the school board following the sudden resignation of its superintendent.