Aug. 27, 2025 /
![Northeast Republican Delegation Statement on Pennsylvania Budget Impasse]()
HARRISBURG – The Northeast Republican Delegation of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing budget impasse:
Aug. 26, 2025 /
![Kephart Pushing for Bill Suspending Pay for Legislators]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) is one of six legislators co-sponsoring House Bill 1682, which would suspend the compensation of the governor, lieutenant governor and members of the General Assembly during a budget impasse.
Aug. 26, 2025 /
![Davanzo Bill Prioritizes Child Care Over Politics]()
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the hardships brought on by the ongoing budget impasse are being extended to Pennsylvania families, Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) is seeking legislation that would provide zero-interest loans for Pre-K Counts child care centers.
Aug. 26, 2025 /
![Families, Kids, Employers Feel Ripple Effects of Child Care Crisis]()
PITTSBURGH—The House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), held a public hearing today in Venetia to examine the growing challenges facing Pennsylvania’s child care system and discuss potential solutions to strengthen the workforce and support families.
Aug. 26, 2025 /
WHAT: Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) plans to discuss several topics during an upcoming press conference. Topics will include legislation he has written, initiatives he is working on and other important issues that impact people living in the 50th District and all of Pennsylvania.
Aug. 26, 2025 /
![Schlegel Named to Governor’s Advisory Committee on Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Related Disorders]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon) was recently named to the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Related Disorders (ADRD). The advisory committee will support a new office with the same name within the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
Aug. 25, 2025 /
![Gaydos Supports Legislation to Use Rainy Day Fund for Bridge Repairs]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced she is co-sponsoring legislation introduced by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) to provide dedicated funding for critical transportation infrastructure without burdening taxpayers with long-term debt.
Aug. 22, 2025 /
![Cutler: Cyber Charter Schools Letter to PA Legislators Showcases Issues with Proposed “Reform”]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) released the following statement after nine cyber charter schools sent a letter to the General Assembly asking lawmakers to not include provisions from House Bill 1500 in this year’s budget:
Aug. 22, 2025 /
![Topper Announces Broadband Projects Open for Public Comment]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) today said that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority provisionally approved $793 million in broadband expansion projects across Pennsylvania pending federal approval.
Aug. 22, 2025 /
![Policy Committee, Mihalek to Host Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Child Care Crisis]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Child Care Challenges and Solutions” to discuss the obstacles the child care industry faces in Pennsylvania and how we can modernize regulations and staff eligibility requirements so that child care businesses can thrive and working parents can access reliable, affordable child care.
Aug. 22, 2025 /
![Grove Initiative to Clean Out State Regulations Comes to Fruition]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) praised the work of the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) when it voted today to remove a series of outdated and irrelevant regulations from the books.
Aug. 18, 2025 /
![Pugh Introduces Resolution to Fight ‘Rain Tax’]()
LUZERNE – Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced a bipartisan resolution, House Resolution 286, urging Congress to address the growing financial burden placed on local governments and residents by the federally mandated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program.
Aug. 15, 2025 /
![Flick Hosts Lawmakers at Little League World Series for Regional Impact Talks]()
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT - On Thursday, more than two dozen lawmakers from the Pennsylvania House, Senate and United States Congress came to the Little League World Series (LLWS) to participate in a roundtable discussion and take in a few games. The event was a collaboration between Little League International and Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union), whose district is host to the LLWS.
Aug. 13, 2025 /
![Budget, SEPTA Funding Discussions Not Based in Reality, Topper Says]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) made the following statement on recent action in the House on completing a state budget and funding mass transit in Pennsylvania:
Aug. 12, 2025 /
![State Budget at Standstill as Issues Persist, Pickett Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) issued the following statement about the status of the state budget:
Aug. 11, 2025 /
![Benninghoff Proposal Addresses Pennsylvania’s Crumbling Bridges, Roads]()
HARRISBURG – More than 2,600 Pennsylvania bridges are either closed, weight restricted or labeled “in poor condition.” A legislative solution offered by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Republican chairman of the House Transportation Committee, would address their status in a different and more fiscally responsible manner compared to two pieces of legislation the House has already passed.
Aug. 11, 2025 /
![Topper: Budget Impasse Exacerbated by Lack of Real Negotiation, Siloed Approach]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) made the following statement on the status of the state budget impasse:
Aug. 11, 2025 /
![Gaydos Supports Mass Transit, Stands Against Unfair Plan, Calls for Fair Share and Reform]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement explaining her vote against House Bill 1788, a last-minute mass transit funding plan, which passed the House today. The legislation would increase the percentage of state sales tax funds being used for mass transit and allow the state to borrow money for road and bridge projects.
Aug. 11, 2025 /
![Bill Hurts Non-Transit Users, Roae Says]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued the following statement today in response to passage of House Bill 1788:
Aug. 11, 2025 /
![House Democrats Choose Political Theater Over Budget Negotiations, Ortitay Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement in response to passage of House Bill 1788, which would redirect sales tax revenue from other important priorities to fund Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and other regional transit agencies across the state: