O’Neal Thrilled NFL Draft Coming to Pittsburgh

May. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), whip of the House Republican Caucus, today released the following statement in response to the National Football League announcing it has chosen Pittsburgh to host the 2026 Draft.

House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Preserving Benefit Integrity

May. 22, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Sullivan), and other lawmakers will host the first in a series of hearings titled “Excellence in Government: Preserving Benefit Integrity” to discuss ways to safeguard Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs from fraud, waste, and abuse, and ensure the state’s resources are efficiently allocated and accessible to those who truly require assistance.

White, Marcell Bring Accountability to Harassment on College Campuses

May. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – In response to the recent anti-Israel protests that have led to Jewish students and faculty being harassed, intimidated and prevented from attending classes on college campuses, Reps. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) announce two pieces of legislation to address these issues.

Kutz Announces “There Ought to Be a Law” Contest Winners

May. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG- To encourage civic engagement among students in the 87th District, Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) hosted a “There Ought to Be a Law” contest for fifth-grade and high school students. Participants submitted individual proposals for laws to address various issues people face across the Commonwealth.

Brown to Host Shredding Event

May. 21, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) will be hosting a free shredding event on Saturday, June 15, at her district office parking lot to give residents of the 9th Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.

Olsommer Signs Discharge Resolution to Advance Voter ID

May. 21, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – In his first official act, newly sworn-in state Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) joined 100 of his House colleagues and signed the discharge resolution to get House Bill 891 out of the House State Government Committee.

Olsommer Takes Oath of Office

May. 21, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) was sworn into office today to represent the people of the 139th Legislative District.

Municipalities in the 183rd District Awarded Grants

May. 21, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced almost $700,000 in Local Share Account grants from gaming revenues have been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to projects within Northampton and Lehigh counties.