Dec. 19, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Noting substantial investor losses of those private funds invested in Russia and Belarus following the invasion of Ukraine, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) said he will soon introduce legislation requiring an examination of geopolitical risk be conducted as part of the investment analysis when the state Treasury or Pennsylvania’s public pension funds invest in the financial assets in foreign countries.
Dec. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today that two Mercer County nonprofits will receive $22,000 through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). The Community Action Partnership of Mercer County will receive $13,750, which will support 155 lots that need attention through implementing community gardens, an art installation, a flower garden and a memorial park. The Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County will receive $8,250 which will cover food, warehouses expenses, and costs associated with food distribution.
Dec. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is pleased to announce that Cultural and Historical Support Grants totaling over $18,000 have been awarded to several historical organizations in the 131st Legislative District by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).
Dec. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – A new law on the books gives Pennsylvania schools more flexibility when it comes to providing educational opportunities to students, said Republican Chairman of the House Education Committee, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), who sponsored the bill.
Dec. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – A $655,000 grant for a Cumberland County rail freight improvement project was awarded Wednesday, according to Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) and Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34).
Dec. 18, 2023 /
Dec. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) announced the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) has awarded $4,000 to the Hershey History Center, $17,668 to the AACA Museum Inc. and $23,904 to the Hershey Story Museum. This funding has been awarded through PHMC’s Cultural and Historical Grant Program. The program provides general operating support to Pennsylvania museums and historical societies not directly supported by other state programs.
Dec. 15, 2023 /
Dec. 15, 2023 /
By Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne)
Dec. 15, 2023 /
HARRISBURG—The Senate’s version of legislation sponsored by Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and KC Tomlinson (R-Bucks) has passed the General Assembly and was signed by the governor.
Dec. 15, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – The Fiscal Code bill signed into law this week by Gov. Josh Shapiro includes an enhancement of Pennsylvania’s Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, an issue that Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) has been advocating for since the introduction of his legislation on this topic back in February. The Fiscal Code is budget-related legislation that directs how state funding is to be spent.
Dec. 15, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) announced that the Fiscal Code, his House Bill 1300, passed both chambers and has been signed into law by the governor.
Dec. 15, 2023 /
Dec. 15, 2023 /
HARRISBURG ¬— Legislation that would allow Pennsylvania parole agents to wear body cameras was signed into law Thursday, according to Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland).
Dec. 15, 2023 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) announced that two of the state’s most successful programs to boost educational choice and opportunity for students will receive increased funding in legislation signed into law by the governor.
Dec. 14, 2023 /
Increased payment in lieu of taxes, funding for 9-1-1 featured
Dec. 14, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Two pieces of legislation that would grant second chances to deserving Pennsylvanians and make significant updates to Pennsylvania’s probation and parole law passed the General Assembly this week, according to Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland).
Dec. 14, 2023 /
HARRISBURG- Legislation sponsored by Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) to require the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) to engage in a public awareness campaign to educate the public about the dangers of human use of xylazine has been included in a Senate bill that passed the General Assembly and is going to the governor.
Dec. 14, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – The state Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) that would allow for the transfer of a liquor license which has received pre-approval if a surcharge is paid.
Dec. 14, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – What began as a stop-gap measure designed to help Pennsylvania’s public schools navigate the COVID-19 epidemic has been signed into law as part of the 2023-24 state budget, according to state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana).