Agriculture to Be Honored at Capitol During ‘Blessing of the Balers’

Apr. 28, 2026 /

WHAT: Supporters of the state’s agriculture industry will gather at the state Capitol for the Fourth Annual Blessing of the Balers. The event is hosted by state Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) and helps draw attention to the state’s top industry. It also marks the annual celebration of May as Beef Month. Tractors and balers will be on-site for the event.

Warner to Host Seniors for Safe Driving Seminar

Apr. 27, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) is encouraging area senior citizens to take advantage of an opportunity to revamp their driving skills and earn a discount on their auto insurance by participating in a Seniors for Safe Driving Seminar.

White Resolution Highlights Role of Educational Scholarships

Apr. 23, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – A new resolution introduced by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) recognizes how Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) scholarships have helped more than 600,000 Pennsylvania students since the program was developed in 2001.

Mehaffie, Fiedler Bill to Enhance Nuclear Plant Inspections

Apr. 23, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation co-authored by Reps. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) and Elizabeth Fiedler (D-Philadelphia) would update the fee structure used by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) when inspecting nuclear power plants, ensuring the agency has the tools and resources needed to scrutinize all future, current and shuttered plants across the Commonwealth.