Rapp: Rushed Budget Plan Amounts to ‘Hurry Up and Wait’

Jul. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG —Yesterday, House Democrats pushed through House Bill 1330, which is their spending plan for the Commonwealth for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), issued the following statement in response:

Flick’s Child Custody Reform Amendment Signed into Law as Momentum Builds for Broader Change

Jul. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – A new law with a provision authored by Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) will reduce burden on families and courts by reducing the factors considered during child custody issues from 19 to 12. Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed the measure, which Flick said was improved with his amendment to require family courts to provide anyone named in a custody petition with a written copy of the new factors when decisions are made.

Olsommer Disappointed with Budget Proposal

Jul. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – In response to the budget approved yesterday by the Democrat-controlled House, Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today issued the following statement:

Brown: State Budget is Irresponsible, Incomplete

Jul. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R Lawrence) made the following remarks after casting a “no” vote on House Bill?1330, the General Appropriations Act, now approved by the House.

Rushed Process Results in Detrimental Budget, Barger Says

Jul. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – When House Democrats pushed through the framework for a 2025-26 state budget today, they did so with only a few hours for lawmakers to review the measure and with the knowledge it will meet strong resistance in the GOP-controlled Senate, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).

Walsh to Host Senior Expo for 117th District Residents

Jul. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) invites residents of the 117th District to a free Senior Expo on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Misericordia University’s Insalaco Hall, 301 Lake St. in Dallas.

Jones Rejects Bloated Budget

Jul. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) today rejected the $50.61 billion budget proposal put forth by House Democrats. Citing reckless spending and a lack of transparency, he issued the following statement.

Fink: House Democrats Need to Stop Playing Budget Games

Jul. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Today, House Democrats put forth and passed House Bill 1330, a $50.61 billion spending plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) called the rush action by the House’s majority party a game, as this version of the legislation does not reflect a negotiated product and will face challenges in the GOP-controlled Senate.

Walsh: Budget Games Must Stop

Jul. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Today, House Democrats put forth and passed House Bill 1330, a potential $50.6 billion spending plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The bill, which was amended only a few hours before the vote, is not an agreed-to product between parties, House and Senate. Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) says it’s well past time to get serious about the budget.

If I Ran the Zoo

Jul. 14, 2025 /

Editorial by By Rep. Milou Mackenzie While enjoying a few precious hours reading to my grandchildren this summer, I recalled a beloved Dr. Seuss book that I had read to my own children many years ago. “If I Ran the Zoo” is a charming story based on the imaginary musings of a little boy who thought that, if given a chance when he grew up, he would make some changes or improvements to the zoo he was visiting.

Bashline to Host Illegible License Plate Event July 24

Jul. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Bashline (R-Clarion/Armstrong) announced he will be hosting an illegible license plate event on Thursday, July 24, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Clarion Mall Parking Lot, 22631 Route 68, Clarion.