Stender Calls for Accountability After Audit Uncovers Mismanagement of EMS Funding

Nov. 21, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Following the release of the auditor general’s fifth consecutive performance audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (DOH) administration of the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund (EMSOF), Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) is calling for immediate accountability and reform. Stender, a career volunteer firefighter and still an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), emphasized the importance of proper oversight to ensure emergency medical services can continue operating in local communities across the Commonwealth.

House Republican Leaders Demand Investigation, System Review in Wake of Terror-Connected Illegal Alien Obtaining PA CDL, REAL ID

Nov. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – In the wake of the news that an Uzbeki national illegal immigrant with ties to terrorism obtained a Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License with a REAL ID indication, the leaders of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus sent a letter to Attorney General Dave Sunday and Auditor General Tim DeFoor demanding an investigation of Pennsylvania’s driver’s license, REAL ID, and voter registration systems to find out how this happened and prevent reoccurrence.

Gaydos Secures Infrastructure, Community Development Funding for Local Municipalities

Nov. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced seven projects in the 44th Legislative District have been awarded nearly $1.03 million in state grant funding through the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF). The funding will support important infrastructure upgrades, public safety improvements and community enhancements across the district.

Maloney Calls Out PGC’s Illegal Procedures of PA Elk Tag Drawings

Nov. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – At today’s House Game and Fisheries Committee voting meeting, Chairman David Maloney (R-Berks) blasted the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s (PGC) annual elk tag drawing process, raising further concerns about transparency and adherence to the law.

Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park Projects Awarded Grants, Mihalek Says

Nov. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved grant awards in the Municipality of Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair Township. The more than $600,000 in grants come from the Allegheny Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF).

Ortitay Secures Grant for Oakdale

Nov. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that in partnership with Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny) he has secured more than $400,000 through the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) for a major stormwater improvement project in Oakdale Borough.