The Devil is in the Details

Mar. 26, 2025 /

Quietly inserted into the state’s Fiscal Code by the Pennsylvania Senate is a new provision that allows the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) to divert the stream of money that funds the Property Tax Relief Fund, which is intended for ordinary homeowners struggling to keep a roof over their heads.

House Members Applaud Committee Passage of Save Women’s Sports Act

Mar. 26, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State House Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland), Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Union) issued the following statement in reaction to passage of Senate Bill 9, the Save Women’s Sports Act, by the Senate Education Committee:

D’Orsie Bill to Enhance Protection of Minors Advances

Mar. 25, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee today unanimously voted in favor of a bipartisan bill that aims to increase the punishment and penalties for individuals found guilty of corrupting minors, announced Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester), the co-prime sponsor of the bill.

Grove Condemns House Democrats Invoking UPMC Tragedy to Push Bill

Mar. 25, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – House Democrats used the tragic shooting at UPMC Memorial in York, which left a police officer dead and six other officers and health care providers wounded, to push forward legislation today that would not have prevented the tragedy. House Labor and Industry Committee Republican Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) issued the following statement:

Banta, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Stopping New Energy Taxes

Mar. 24, 2025 /

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

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.