D’Orsie to Introduce Bill to Give Child Labor Victims Restitution

Feb. 05, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Victims of child labor law violations receive nothing from fines collected by the Department of Labor and Industry for the offense. To fix this injustice, Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) will introduce legislation to direct money paid through fines to go to the victims.

Kephart to Continue Series of Telephone Town Hall Meetings

Feb. 01, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – This coming Thursday, Feb. 8, state Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria) will be hosting his fourth telephone town hall meeting since taking office as just one more way of keeping in touch with the residents of the 73rd Legislative District.

Grove Asks Attorney General to Investigate Records Deletion

Feb. 01, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) recently sent a letter to State Attorney General Michelle Henry requesting a review of the recent IT failure affecting the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and State Employee Retirement System (SERS).

Causer to Host EMS Task Force Meeting

Feb. 01, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) announced he will convene a meeting of the EMS Task Force on Thursday, Feb. 15, starting at 6 p.m. at the McKean County Department of Emergency Services.

Navigating the Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Jan. 31, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Navigating the Future of AI” to increase our understanding of how artificial intelligence technology works in our everyday lives and to discuss how to ensure the responsible use and advancement of the evolving technology.

Hogan, Tomlinson, Farry to Host Press Conference on DNA Technology

Jan. 31, 2024 /

WHAT: Reps. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) and KC Tomlinson (R-Bucks), along with Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), will speak on legislation that expands the number of DNA samples in the criminal justice system by requiring the collection of DNA samples from persons arrested for serious violent or sexual crimes. These samples will be no different, practically speaking, than the established process of taking an arrestee’s fingerprints.

Armanini, PA Treasury Team Up to Find Unclaimed Property

Jan. 31, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) recently partnered with the Pennsylvania Treasury Department to help residents of the 75th Legislative District search for unclaimed property. Department Outreach Specialist for Consumer Programs Heidi Palmer-Villella is shown meeting with constituents in Armanini’s DuBois and St Marys district offices.

Cabell, Dozens of Other House Republicans Send Letters to Governor, Attorney General Urging Support for Texas in Fighting Illegal Immigration

Jan. 31, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) today sent letters to Gov. Josh Shapiro and Attorney General Michelle Henry, cosigned by more than 40 other Republican members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, urging them to take all available steps to support and aid Texas’s Operation Lone Star - Texas’ ongoing efforts to secure the southern border in the wake of federal obstruction of their efforts.

Struzzi Recognizes CAP Award Winner

Jan. 30, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is pictured with Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadet Korbin Erickson, an Indiana Area High School senior, member of Jimmy Stewart Composite Squadron 714 / NER- PA- 253 and recent recipient of CAP’s Amelia Earhart Award.

Pickett Invites Seniors to Fraud Seminars on Feb. 23

Jan. 30, 2024 /

SAYRE – In her continuing effort to educate older residents about the latest scams and how to protect themselves, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) is co-hosting two financial fraud seminars in February.

Cooper Dual Enrollment Bill Signed by Governor

Jan. 29, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Freshman House of Representatives member, Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland), celebrated the enactment of legislation she co-prime sponsored at a bill-signing ceremony today with Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Wentling Announces $380,000 for Traffic Safety Project in Sharon

Jan. 29, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will distribute $380,000 to the city of Sharon for a traffic safety project. The traffic signal at Route 62 and Spencer Avenue will be removed and the median will be extended to restrict turns at the intersection, while creating turnarounds for local traffic.