House Votes to Steal Land from Pennsylvania’s Sportsmen

Jun. 23, 2025 /

The House today voted to steal federal Pittman-Robertson funds when it approved an amendment to take 391 acres of state Game Lands 141 and transfer it to Lehigh Gorge State Park, said Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks).

Policy Committee Hearing Exposes How Pennsylvania’s Burdensome Child Care Regulations Are Failing Families, Businesses

Jun. 20, 2025 /

DANVILLE—Today, Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) and Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) hosted a hearing, “Over-Regulation in Child Care,” to address the obstacles the child care industry faces in Pennsylvania and the desperate need to better align Pennsylvania’s regulatory environment to meet the industry’s needs and help parents.

Wentling Celebrates Grant for Keystone Community Education Council

Jun. 20, 2025 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) today announced that the Keystone Community Education Council, which serves Mercer County and the surrounding area, received a $600,000 grant through the Supporting Certified Teacher Registered Apprenticeship (CTRA) Program.

Area Election Official Honored

Jun. 20, 2025 /

Adeline Angevine was honored Friday upon her retirement after 50 years of service as Judge of Election in Otto Township’s second district.

Policy Committee to Host Hearing on the Over-Regulation of Child Care in PA

Jun. 18, 2025 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Over-Regulation in Child Care” to discuss the obstacles the child care industry faces in Pennsylvania and how we can better align our regulatory environment to meet the industry’s needs and help parents.

Ecker Bill to Keep Estate Proceeds Local Advances

Jun. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee this week unanimously advanced legislation sponsored by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) to ensure that estates of residents who die without a will or heirs remain in their home communities, rather than going to the state’s General Fund.