Watro to Introduce Student Safety Legislation

May. 06, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced he will introduce legislation seeking to enhance student safety throughout Pennsylvania.

Bashline, Rapp, Smith Demand Immediate Action to Avert Full Closure of Local Tourist Attraction

May. 06, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is planning to close Ridge Campground in Cook Forest State Park, an 8,500-acre park that runs through Clarion, Forest and Jefferson counties, for the entire 2027 season to build three new shower houses and tear down four existing shower houses. Ridge Campground, one of the largest in Pennsylvania's state park system, contains approximately 210 campsites and serves thousands of families each year.

Bashline, Rapp, Smith Demand Immediate Action to Avert Full Closure of Local Tourist Attraction

May. 06, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is planning to close Ridge Campground in Cook Forest State Park, an 8,500-acre park that runs through Clarion, Forest and Jefferson counties, for the entire 2027 season to build three new shower houses and tear down four existing shower houses. Ridge Campground, one of the largest in Pennsylvania's state park system, contains approximately 210 campsites and serves thousands of families each year.

Bashline, Rapp, Smith Demand Immediate Action to Avert Full Closure of Local Tourist Attraction

May. 06, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is planning to close Ridge Campground in Cook Forest State Park, an 8,500-acre park that runs through Clarion, Forest and Jefferson counties, for the entire 2027 season to build three new shower houses and tear down four existing shower houses. Ridge Campground, one of the largest in Pennsylvania's state park system, contains approximately 210 campsites and serves thousands of families each year.

Moul, Wallen to Host Farmers Breakfast

May. 05, 2026 /

HARRISBURG - State Reps. Dan Moul (R-Adams), Republican chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, and Catherine Wallen (R-Adams/Cumberland) will host a Farmers Breakfast next week in Adams County. The event will provide an opportunity to discuss current agriculture issues ahead of a new growing season in the Commonwealth, as well as ongoing animal health concerns such as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which has led to the destruction of entire poultry flocks.

Mackenzie Offers Veteran Hours to Serve Local Heroes

May. 05, 2026 /

BETHLEHEM – Veterans and their families have multiple opportunities each month to access critical services through Veteran Assistance Hours offered by Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton).

Legislation to Study Alternatives to Keystone Exams Passes House

May. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation co-prime sponsored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) that would require a study to determine if it is feasible to allow the ACT, SAT or Smarter Balanced assessments to be used in place of Keystone Exams.

House Approves Flick’s Resolution Honoring Negro Leagues

May. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) announced May 2, 2026, is now Negro Leagues Day in Pennsylvania. The designation follows the successful passage of a resolution he sponsored, which was approved on Monday by an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives.

Leadbeter to Host E-Waste Recycling Day in Berwick June 6

May. 04, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced he is partnering with Mamoth Recycling in Berwick to host an E-Waste Recycling Day on Saturday, June 6, at the company’s facility in the BIDA Complex, located at 117 Power House Road.

Pugh’s Event to Feature Many Options to Help Residents

May. 04, 2026 /

LUZERNE –Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is giving residents of the 120th Legislative District an opportunity to get rid of unwanted items safely and properly. The “Free Paper Shredding and Tire Recycling” event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the West Side Career and Technology Center, 75 Evans St., in Pringle.