Greenwich Township Farmland Preserved, Barton Says

Dec. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – A Greenwich Township, Berks County, crop farm has been accepted into the state’s farmland preservation program. This will ensure it remains an agricultural property in perpetuity, according to Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill).

Rigby Appointed to Serve on House Appropriations Committee

Dec. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is seeing his list of legislative duties grow with today’s appointment to the powerful House Appropriations Committee by Republican Chairman Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana).

General Assembly Approves Kauffman Bill Creating ‘DUI Following Diversion’ Offense

Dec. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), and approved by the General Assembly, would establish a new “DUI Following Diversion” offense for individuals who drive under the influence within 10 years of completing an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) for a DUI (driving under the influence) offense. House Bill 1615 now goes to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.

Flick Highlights $5.7 Million in Grants for Food, Housing, Community Services

Dec. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) is pleased to announce more than $5.7 million has been awarded to nonprofits serving residents in Lycoming and Union counties. The money comes from the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), a tax credit initiative that encourages businesses to invest in projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life for residents.

Gleim to State House Democrats: ‘When Will Your Leadership Allow You to Protect Girls in Sports?’

Dec. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, House Democrats again blocked consideration of legislation that would prevent biological men from competing in women’s sports. Three bills - the Protect Women’s Sports Act (House Bill 158), the Save Women’s Sport’s Act (Senate Bill 9) and the Dads Defending Daughters Act (House Bill 1849) - have now been referred out of the House Education Committee (additionally, Senate Bill 9 was earlier referred to the House Health Committee) and pushed into the Judiciary Committee without advance communication, but rather under the guise of “new business.”

Cook Announces $420,000 in Community Investment Through Neighborhood Assistance Program

Dec. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) announced nearly $420,000 has been awarded to nonprofits serving residents in Greene and Washington counties. The money comes through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), a tax credit initiative that encourages businesses to invest in projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life for residents.

Expanded Program to Benefit Food Bank, White Says

Dec. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Northeast Philadelphia’s Caring for Friends will benefit from an expansion of the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) in the recently passed state budget, according to Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).

Schlegel Aims to Clarify Law Concerning Dry Needling

Dec. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon) is sponsoring legislation to allow licensed physical therapists in Pennsylvania to perform dry needling, a common therapy already in use by physical therapists across the country.

Dads Say Daughters Deserve Better

Dec. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The “Dads Defending Daughters” group of legislators issued the following statement after majority Democrats on the House Education Committee again avoided a vote to protect women’s sports.

May Holiday Light Inspire Joy and Condemn Hate, Cooper Says

Dec. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Honored to have joined Gov. Josh Shapiro, a bipartisan group of House members and senators, and members of the Jewish community at the Capitol to celebrate the second night of Chanukah Monday, Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement:

Leadbeter Introduces Aiden’s Law, Urges Continued Support

Dec. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – As efforts continue to protect the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable citizens, state Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) was joined by family members of Aiden Ha, legislators and advocates for a press conference today to announce the formal introduction of House Bill 2102 –known as Aiden’s Law – and urge continued support.

Bonner, Mustello, Bernstine, Scialabba Announce Grant for Butler County Historical Society

Dec. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Bonner (R-Butler/Mercer), Marci Mustello (R-Butler), Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence and Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) today announced the Butler County Historical Society has been awarded a $9,000 grant to repair and maintain its three early 19th-century properties and support the preservation of thousands of objects, documents and images.

Bonner, Mustello, Bernstine, Scialabba Announce Grant for Butler County Historical Society

Dec. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Bonner (R-Butler/Mercer), Marci Mustello (R-Butler), Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence and Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) today announced the Butler County Historical Society has been awarded a $9,000 grant to repair and maintain its three early 19th-century properties and support the preservation of thousands of objects, documents and images.