Schmitt Bill to Improve Transparency, Protect Seniors Advances

Mar. 24, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – With bipartisan support, the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee today advanced legislation by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) to require the Department of Aging to list any local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) that is not compliant with regulations and corresponding corrective action plans on its website.

Change in Fishing Regulations at Harris Pond, Says Walsh

Mar. 24, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is alerting anglers that it has temporarily lifted all seasons, size and daily limits for all species of fish at Harris Pond in Sweet Valley, Luzerne County, according to Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne). These regulations took effect on Saturday, March 22, and will remain in place until Jan. 1, 2026.

AI Opportunity Task Force Visits Iron Mountain, Gecko Robotics, Says Scialabba

Mar. 21, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunity Task Force, chaired by Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler), conducted site tours and a joint federal and state field hearing to learn more about the research, development and applications of AI in the Commonwealth from industry leaders and the Armed Forces.

Flick Goes After Corrupt Family Court with Custody Legislation

Mar. 20, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – As a fierce advocate of 50-50 shared custody, Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) introduced and defended his amendment on Tuesday for legislation aimed at updating and merging factors that courts consider when deciding child custody matters.

Banta, Policy Committee Hold Hearing in Waterford on Stopping New Energy Taxes

Mar. 20, 2025 /

WHAT: Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

Grove: House Approves Bipartisan Bill to Assist Victims of Domestic Violence

Mar. 20, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to improve support for victims of domestic violence, the House approved legislation proposed by House Labor and Industry chairmen Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Jason Dawkins (D-Philadelphia) to expedite unemployment benefits for individuals affected by domestic violence.

Causer Supports Bill to Aid Rural Health Care Access

Mar. 19, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Working to boost access to health care in rural communities, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today joined a majority in the state House to approve legislation that would create a grant program aimed at boosting recruitment of health care providers.

Bipartisan bill to attract health care workers to rural PA passes House

Mar. 19, 2025 /

HARRISBURG, March 19 – Republican and Democratic chairs of the House Health Committee Kathy Rapp and Dan Frankel joined forces Wednesday to celebrate the passage of legislation aimed at reducing health care disparities in rural areas by providing grants to health care facilities for the payment of health care workers’ education debt.

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.

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.