The Devil is in the Details

Mar. 26, 2025 /

Quietly inserted into the state’s Fiscal Code by the Pennsylvania Senate is a new provision that allows the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) to divert the stream of money that funds the Property Tax Relief Fund, which is intended for ordinary homeowners struggling to keep a roof over their heads.

House Members Applaud Committee Passage of Save Women’s Sports Act

Mar. 26, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State House Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland), Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Union) issued the following statement in reaction to passage of Senate Bill 9, the Save Women’s Sports Act, by the Senate Education Committee:

Metzgar Secures Crucial Commitment from DCNR

Mar. 25, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Witnessing the widespread defoliation caused by fall cankerworms and spring moths in the beautiful Somerset County area over the last two to three years, and after extensive discussions with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) announced the agency has committed to spraying for these pests. Metzgar notes this is a win for the area, as DCNR has recognized the urgency of the issue.

D’Orsie Bill to Enhance Protection of Minors Advances

Mar. 25, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee today unanimously voted in favor of a bipartisan bill that aims to increase the punishment and penalties for individuals found guilty of corrupting minors, announced Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester), the co-prime sponsor of the bill.

Grove Condemns House Democrats Invoking UPMC Tragedy to Push Bill

Mar. 25, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – House Democrats used the tragic shooting at UPMC Memorial in York, which left a police officer dead and six other officers and health care providers wounded, to push forward legislation today that would not have prevented the tragedy. House Labor and Industry Committee Republican Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) issued the following statement:

Barton to Host Dedication for Bridge Named in Honor of Local Vietnam War Hero

Mar. 24, 2025 /

HAMBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) is hosting a ceremony to dedicate the State Street Bridge in Hamburg in honor of Vietnam War hero and Hamburg native Jackie Seltzer. The event will be held Thursday, March 27, at 11 a.m. in the rear parking lot of Correll’s Notary, located at 555 State St. in Hamburg.

Banta, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Stopping New Energy Taxes

Mar. 24, 2025 /

WATERFORD— Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie), Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) and other lawmakers hosted a hearing Friday in Erie County titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze how unfavorable energy policies negatively impact consumers and businesses and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

Schmitt Bill to Improve Transparency, Protect Seniors Advances

Mar. 24, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – With bipartisan support, the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee today advanced legislation by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) to require the Department of Aging to list any local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) that is not compliant with regulations and corresponding corrective action plans on its website.

Change in Fishing Regulations at Harris Pond, Says Walsh

Mar. 24, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is alerting anglers that it has temporarily lifted all seasons, size and daily limits for all species of fish at Harris Pond in Sweet Valley, Luzerne County, according to Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne). These regulations took effect on Saturday, March 22, and will remain in place until Jan. 1, 2026.