School Leaders Back Nelson, White Bill to Replace PSSA Testing

Sep. 22, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – With the support of area school superintendents, Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), Republican Caucus Secretary, unveiled a plan to eliminate the annual Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) testing system used by public schools and replace it with benchmark testing technology.

Jones Invites Public to Town Hall Meeting

Sep. 22, 2023 /

ELIZABETHTOWN – Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) is inviting residents of the 98th District to a town hall-style meeting he is hosting on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The meeting will be held at the East Donegal Township Building, 190 Rock Point Road, Marietta. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

Somerset County Mine Reclamation Project Awarded Funding, Says Metzgar, Stefano

Sep. 22, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced that a project for Shade Creek is receiving a portion of $38.76 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) 2023 Abandoned Mine Lands and Acid Mine Drainage (AML/AMD) Grant Program.

Wentling to Host 100-Mile GAP Trail Ride

Sep. 22, 2023 /

WHAT: PA House Cycling and Trail Caucus co-chair Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) invites fellow cyclists to join him Monday, Sept. 25, for a 100-mile ride along the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail. The ride will start in McKeesport and head south along the trail to Meyersdale. The ride is a celebration of Pennsylvania Trails Month.

Fink Criticizes Shapiro for Unilateral Action on Automatic Voter Registration

Sep. 22, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday his administration is instituting an automatic voter registration system in Pennsylvania. Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) voiced her concern about possible consequences of this action, and the way it erodes the power of the General Assembly.

Twardzik Tobacco Settlement Protection Bill to Get Governor’s Signature

Sep. 22, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) to protect hundreds of millions of dollars in promised monies from the landmark 1998 Tobacco Settlement Agreement may be signed into law as early as next week. The agreement was the outcome of a 46-state lawsuit against major tobacco companies to recoup health care costs of smoking-related illnesses.

Executive Decision Subverts Input of PA Citizens

Sep. 21, 2023 /

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced his administration will be implementing an automatic voter registration system in Pennsylvania just eight weeks before a general election, circumventing the legislative process. The constitutionality of this unilateral decision is in question and the timing again sows distrust among the people.

Gaydos, Kinkead Hear from Constituents Concerning Assistance for Landslide-Prone Victims

Sep. 21, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – During a town hall meeting on Wednesday in Sewickley, Allegheny County, state Reps. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) discussed their legislation to create a new insurance program for homeowners living in landslide-prone areas, as well as assistance to local governments that wish to mitigate the risk of landslides within their communities.

Rapp Applauds $200,000 Grant to Boost Manufacturing Employment

Sep. 21, 2023 /

WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) announced today the Northwest PA Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC) will receive a $200,000 Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) grant to support manufacturing programs. The money will go to NWIRC’s “Project Manufacturing Talent Stream,” a program that brings students and other future job seekers on-site to manufacturers to explore career opportunities.

Causer to Host Potter County Senior Citizens Expo Oct. 13

Sep. 21, 2023 /

COUDERSPORT – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is inviting area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers to the annual Potter County Senior Citizens Expo in Roulette on Friday, Oct. 13.

Staats to Introduce Campaign Finance Law Compliance Measure

Sep. 21, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) said Thursday he will soon be introducing legislation to put more teeth in campaign finance law compliance when third parties request documentation of reimbursements not already itemized in campaign finance reports.