Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Establish Registry for Individuals Convicted of Child Abuse

Mar. 11, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation aimed at improving community safety by establishing a public registry for individuals convicted of child abuse has been introduced by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence). This new registry would ensure information about child abusers is easily accessible to the public, empowering communities across the Commonwealth to take necessary precautions.

Shapiro Sets Sights on Stealing State Game Lands

Mar. 11, 2025 /

A few lines that went mostly unnoticed, except by those who are in on the plot, were included in the state budget address by Gov. Josh Shapiro when he announced he is stealing nearly 400 acres of Pennsylvania State Game lands to grow a current state park.

Topper: Embrace Efforts to Right-Size Government

Mar. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) today issued the following response to Gov. Josh Shapiro issuing an executive order on the state civil service system:

Watro Appointed to School Safety and Security Committee

Mar. 03, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced he has been appointed to serve on the School Safety and Security Committee under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency by House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton).

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Protect Parental Rights in Medical Decisions for Minor Children

Feb. 27, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced legislation aimed at protecting the rights of parents and guardians in the medical decision-making process for their minor children. The bill, known as Simon’s Law, would require health care professionals or facilities to notify parents before placing a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order on any patient under the age of 18. The law would also require written or oral consent from at least one parent or guardian before a DNR order can be issued.

Grove Questions High Cost of Taxpayer-Bought Lanyards

Feb. 25, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Highlighting potential government waste, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), who is the Republican chairman of the House Labor and Industry Committee, raised questions during the House Appropriations Committee’s budget hearing with the Department of Labor and Industry about the high cost the department paid for lanyards for employees.

Leadbeter Named to Leadership Position

Feb. 25, 2025 /

Leadbeter Named to Leadership Position

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced today House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) appointed him to serve as the Republican chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

Grove Leads Examination of Overzealous Labor Law Enforcement in PA

Feb. 25, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Joined by fellow Republican members of the House Labor and Industry Committee and business experts, Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) led a LIGER (Labor and Industry Government Efficiency Roundtable) discussion on overzealous labor law enforcement practices by the Department of Labor and Industry.

Stopping New Energy Taxes: Flick, Policy Committee Host Hearing in Lycoming County

Feb. 24, 2025 /

WILLIAMSPORT— Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union), Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) and other lawmakers hosted a hearing yesterday at the Pennsylvania College of Technology titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze how unfavorable energy policies negatively impact consumers and businesses and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.