Bipartisan Push for Voter ID Underway, Representatives Say

Mar. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin), Frank Burns (D-Cambria) and K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks) today introduced legislation that would require identification to be shown at the polls during future elections in Pennsylvania.

Bipartisan Push for Voter ID Underway, Representatives Say

Mar. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin), Frank Burns (D-Cambria) and K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks) today introduced legislation that would require identification to be shown at the polls during future elections in Pennsylvania.

Scialabba Named Chair of PA Artificial Intelligence Opportunity Task Force

Mar. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) has been named chair of the PA Artificial Intelligence Opportunity Task Force. The task force, created in 2024, will identify opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries throughout the Commonwealth and will guide legislative policy on the issue.

Brown Announces Funding for New Castle Public Library Renovations

Mar. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) announced today New Castle Public Library has been awarded $405,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. The funding will be used to replace the failing heating and air conditioning system with energy-efficient components to improve the library's energy performance.

Causer Meets with UPMC Kane Officials

Mar. 14, 2025 /

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) met Thursday with UPMC Kane officials to talk about rural health care and the great work the hospital is doing to meet patient needs in the area

Watro, Argall to Co-Host Free Concealed Carry Seminar April 9

Mar. 13, 2025 /

HAZLETON – To help residents better understand Pennsylvania’s firearms laws and how to be more responsible gun owners, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-Carbon/Luzerne/Schuylkill) will co-host a free Concealed Carry Seminar on Wednesday, April 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the West Hazleton Borough Building, 100 S. 4th St., in Hazleton. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Scheuren to Host press Conference on Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Mar. 12, 2025 /

WHAT: Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) will be hosting a press conference in Harrisburg with members of the House Republican Caucus regarding legislation she has proposed to put a constitutional amendment before the people of Pennsylvania that, if passed, would bar illegal aliens from having driver licenses.

Roae Eagerly Awaits PIAA Study by Legislative Agency

Mar. 12, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today reiterated his support for a Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) study of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) after its egregious actions against the Meadville Area High School (MAHS) Boys Basketball Team following its players being put in danger during a state playoff game last Friday.

Wentling Announces Grant for Mercer County

Mar. 11, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) today announced that Mercer County has received an $18,092 grant from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through its Municipal Waste Household Waste (HHW) Education program.

Rader to Host Identity Theft Seminar April 10

Mar. 11, 2025 /

BLAKESLEE – In his continuing effort to inform residents of the latest scams, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) is once again teaming up with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General for an identity theft seminar.

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Establish Registry for Individuals Convicted of Child Abuse

Mar. 11, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation aimed at improving community safety by establishing a public registry for individuals convicted of child abuse has been introduced by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence). This new registry would ensure information about child abusers is easily accessible to the public, empowering communities across the Commonwealth to take necessary precautions.