House Committee Must Honor Women’s History Month, Maloney Says

Mar. 27, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – As March is Women’s History Month, Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) yesterday sent a letter to his colleagues on the House Game and Fisheries Committee requesting a committee hearing on behalf of the women who have brought forth allegations of abuse and harassment during their employment at the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC).

Kutz Proposes Sales Tax Holidays for New and Growing Families

Mar. 26, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvanians are being priced out of everyday life, Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) is proposing legislation to create sales tax holidays for new and growing families. His bills are part of a broader initiative lead by House Republicans to create “Freedom Through Affordability.”

Welcoming Otto-Eldred FFA

Mar. 26, 2026 /

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) met with members of Otto-Eldred’s FFA program at the state Capitol this week for FFA’s State Legislative Leadership Conference. The group had a great conversation about agriculture, health care and other issues facing rural communities.

Wentling, Policy Committee to Host Hearing on Strengthening Rural Pennsylvania

Mar. 26, 2026 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Deputy Chairman Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield), Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Strengthening Rural Pennsylvania” to examine strategies to ensure that rural communities remain affordable places to live, work and grow.

Labs Proposes Sales Tax Relief on Personal Care Essentials

Mar. 25, 2026 /

HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Shelby Labs (R Bucks) today announced plans to introduce legislation that would temporarily remove the sales and use tax on personal care items, including soap, shampoo, deodorant and shaving cream, as part of a broader House Republican package aimed at easing the financial burden on Pennsylvania families.

Pugh’s Proposed Legislation Would Offer Sales Tax Holiday on Tools

Mar. 25, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) plans to introduce legislation that would provide a sales tax holiday on the purchase of tools, an idea she says is a practical, pro-worker, pro-small business reform that will deliver immediate, real-world relief.

Armanini Proposes Sales Tax Holiday

Mar. 25, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Sales tax would be temporarily exempt on purchases of shoulder pads, gloves, helmets and other football equipment under a new proposal from Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk).

Weaknecht Invites Residents to a Free Shredding Event

Mar. 25, 2026 /

BERN TOWNSHIP – State Rep. Eric Weaknecht (R-Berks) is teaming up with Tompkins to host a free shedding event for district residents to help prevent identity theft. The event will be held at Conrad Weiser Middle School, 347 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia, on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Marcell to Host Senior Expo March 27

Mar. 24, 2026 /

RICHBORO – Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) is inviting area seniors, their families and their caregivers to attend her Senior Expo on Friday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Spring Mill Country Club, 80 Jacksonville Road in Ivyland.