House Passes Rapp Bill to Help Rural Health Recruitment

Mar. 19, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced today her bill to provide financial incentives to recruit rural health care providers has passed the House. House Bill 157 would create the Rural Health Care Grant Program, which would allow specified facilities, including rural hospitals, to help certain providers in paying off their student loans.

Resolution Recognizing Pennsylvania’s Community Colleges Advances, Says Watro

Mar. 19, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – A resolution designating April 2025 as “Community College Month” in Pennsylvania was unanimously approved by the House Education Committee this week, according to Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne), who serves on the committee. House Resolution 64 will next be considered by the full House of Representatives.

Pugh Introduces Legislation Addressing Public Benefits

Mar. 19, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would address access to public benefits has been introduced by Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne). This legislation stipulates that Pennsylvania’s public benefits are not to be provided to anyone unlawfully present in this country.

Rossi Announces Nearly $809,000 in Funding for Improvement Projects

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) announced today the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved nearly $809,000 in state funding for community improvements in the 59th Legislative District. Rossi played a key role in securing the Local Share Account (LSA) grants for the projects.

Brown Appointed to Key Legislative Leadership Roles

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) has been appointed to serve as Republican chair of the Subcommittee on Local Business under the House Commerce Committee, as well as Republican secretary of the House State Government Committee for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

House Advances Mehaffie Bill for Bow Creek Road

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation to convert Bow Creek Road in East Hanover Township from a municipally owned and maintained road to a state-owned one cleared the House of Representatives today, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).

Register Now for Mackenzie’s March Veteran Assistance Hours

Mar. 18, 2025 /

BETHLEHEM – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veteran Assistance Hours each month at her Bethlehem office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Wednesday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1425 Mountain Dr. N. in Bethlehem.

Grants Awarded to Variety of Projects, Nelson Says

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) today announced more than $325,000 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects in the 57th Legislative District.

Benninghoff Bus Driver Testing Bill Passes Unanimously

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) that would do away with redundancy in the process by which school bus drivers are tested has been passed unanimously by the House.