Legislators Reach Across the Aisle to Speed Up Road Projects

Nov. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Years ago, Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) started his endeavor to reduce the length of time it takes to complete road projects in Pennsylvania. Thanks to bipartisan support, his idea is on the move following unanimous passage of House Bill 1833 by the House Transportation Committee.

House Republicans Call on Shapiro to Not Appeal RGGI Decision

Nov. 15, 2023 /

WHAT: Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and other House members will discuss the Commonwealth Court ruling on Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional enrollment in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which would kill energy jobs and raise taxpayers’ energy bills statewide and call on Gov. Josh Shapiro to accept the decision without appeal.

Retiree COLA Legislation Irresponsible, Roae Says

Nov. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG — In response to the House today passing legislation providing a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to state employees and teachers who retired before July 1, 2001, Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), Republican chairman of the House State Government Committee, issued the following statement:

Cook: California Area Schools Receive Grants to Boost Agriculture Program

Nov. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R- Greene/Washington) today announced that the agriculture programs at California Area School District (CASD) and California Academy of Learning Charter School (CALCS) received funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Farm-to-School Grant Program.

Marshall Won’t Seek Ninth Term in Office

Nov. 09, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Marshall (R-Beaver) announced today that he will not seek re-election for a ninth term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Causer Honors Austin Couple’s 75th Wedding Anniversary

Nov. 09, 2023 /

Barton and Arlene Greeley of Austin are presented with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in honor of their 75th wedding anniversary by state Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint). The couple was married on Feb. 28, 1948, by the Rev. William Hrissmiller at Austin Methodist Church.

House Freezes Tuition, Improves Transparency

Nov. 08, 2023 /

For the past few months, my Republican colleagues and I have been pushing for more transparency at Pennsylvania’s state-related schools – Penn State, Temple, Lincoln and the University of Pittsburgh – and a tuition freeze to provide some relief to college students.

Stender to Host Fraud Bingo

Nov. 08, 2023 /

SUNBURY – State Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) is hosting a free Fraud Bingo for the residents of the 108th Legislative District on Friday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m., located at the Chestnut Towers, 725 Chestnut St., Sunbury.