Apr. 19, 2024 /
UNIONTOWN – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) would like to remind everyone that she will be holding a free Shredding Event on Friday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. She is partnering with Fayette County Recycling, which has offered its facility at 105 Romeo Lane in Uniontown to host the event.
Apr. 18, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation to confirm eligibility of health benefits received by dependents of state employees authored by Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) was unveiled recently.
Apr. 18, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) announced today the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority awarded Butler County more than $12.4 million in federal funding to improve broadband access for residents.
Apr. 18, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Resolution 349, sponsored by Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon), designating April 2024 as Retinal Blindness Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.
Apr. 18, 2024 /
MARIETTA—Today, Rep. Tom Jones (R-Elizabethtown) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the third in a series of hearings to discuss ways to foster economic growth in Pennsylvania through business-related tax reform.
Apr. 18, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) today announced funding was awarded through The Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) for residents of the 17th Legislative District.
Apr. 18, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Comcast Cable Communications LLC today was awarded nearly $2.9 million in federal funding for broadband expansion projects in Wyoming County, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming).
Apr. 18, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - In an effort to ensure residents are aware of their Second Amendment rights, state Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) is hosting a concealed carry seminar on Wednesday, April 24, from 6-8 p.m. at the Johnsonburg Fire Department, 99 Clarion Road, Johnsonburg.
Apr. 18, 2024 /
Some argue that inflation has slowed, but speaking with constituents, as well as managing my own budget, I am in complete disagreement. It is costing us more to buy everyday products including food and clothing. Housing costs are incredibly high, and so is gasoline.
Apr. 18, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R- Bedford/Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) announced that Somerset County fiber infrastructure received a $13.3 million boost in federal funding from the Pennsylvania Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP). The funding would be used to increase broadband throughout the county by constructing fiber optic networks.
Apr. 18, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) Thursday applauded the $1.846 million in Broadband Infrastructure Project grant funding heading to Southern Lancaster County.
Apr. 18, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) today reminded vehicle owners that if their license plate is difficult to read, a replacement plate is available for free. To help facilitate the process to turn in the illegible plate for a new one, Stender is hosting an event on Thursday, April 25.
Apr. 17, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) said Wednesday she is circulating a co-sponsorship memo for legislation that would amend the House General Operating Rules to prohibit a House member from voting remotely if he or she is incarcerated or if there is an active warrant for their arrest. This comes after House Democrats pushed through a party-line vote allowing Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-Philadelphia) to vote by designation because he has filed a form, even though there is a warrant out for his arrest.
Apr. 17, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to update the vehicle code to allow motorcyclists to wear headphones or helmets with built-in headphone capabilities.
Apr. 17, 2024 /
LUZERNE – State Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) is pleased to announce a significant update regarding the long-standing concerns over the condition of the Reading Railroad crossing at Kirby Avenue. After diligent efforts and direct communication with the president of the Reading Railroad, Ryncavage has successfully expedited a permanent repair process.
Apr. 17, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republicans Wednesday held a press conference to highlight legislation members have introduced to combat illegal immigration in Pennsylvania in the wake of the Biden administration’s continued failure to secure the southern border.
Apr. 17, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement on legislation he authored (House Bill 1667) that would require a statement on the original intent/purpose for each piece of legislation that becomes law in Pennsylvania.
Apr. 16, 2024 /
Apr. 16, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) called on Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania Department of State to stop misinformation websites like vote.pa from stealing personal information for political purposes following a troubling report published by Broad and Liberty.
Apr. 16, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today a House bill requiring candidates for the General Assembly to file a sixth Tuesday pre-election campaign expense report, which includes an amendment from Barton, has passed the House. Barton’s amendment, which passed unanimously, would increase campaign finance transparency by requiring campaigns and campaign organization to itemize reimbursements on campaign finance reports.