Policy Hearing to Tackle Pennsylvania’s Child Care Crisis

Jul. 25, 2025 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Vice Chairman Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Child Care Challenges and Solutions” to discuss modernizing regulations and staff eligibility requirements so that child care businesses can thrive and working parents can access reliable, affordable child care.

Cooper Proposal Seeks to Eliminate Hometown Bias in Elections

Jul. 21, 2025 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) is proposing legislation that aims to update and modernize the election process by eliminating the practice of displaying the counties or municipalities of residence on primary ballots.

Local Hero and Surviving WWII Army Ranger Honored

Jul. 21, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today honored Sgt. Joseph J. Drake, a local centenarian and one of only five surviving World War II Army Rangers. Drake also recently received the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Liverpool Receives $930,000 for Water Upgrades, Stambaugh Says

Jul. 21, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) last week approved a $930,000 low-interest loan to support Liverpool Municipal Authority as it rehabilitates the borough’s aging water system, according to Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata).

Causer to Host Bradford Senior Citizens Expo Aug. 1

Jul. 21, 2025 /

BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area senior citizens of the annual Senior Citizens Expo coming up on Friday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Sports and Fitness Gymnasium, located on Campus Drive.

Causer’s Office at Potter County Fair

Jul. 18, 2025 /

COUDERSPORT – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will offer information about a variety of state programs and services during this year’s Potter County Fair.