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:
Aug. 11, 2025 /
![House Democrats Playing Politics, Not Negotiating a Final Product, O’Neal Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today issued the following statement in response to the House passing of House Bill 1788, a mass transit funding plan:
Aug. 08, 2025 /
![Grimm Krupa to Introduce Resolution Studying Senior Military College at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus]()
LEMONT FURNACE – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) announced today she will soon introduce a resolution ordering a study of the feasibility of establishing a senior military college at the soon-to-close Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus.
Aug. 07, 2025 /
![Leadbeter Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Further Combat Human Trafficking]()
HARRISBURG – Continuing his efforts in protecting Columbia County families, State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced he is a co-sponsor of bipartisan legislation to fight against the horrors and evils associated with human trafficking.
Aug. 05, 2025 /
![Protecting Children Means Saying No to Gender Experiments]()
Every child deserves to grow up safe, loved and whole. That’s a truth we all claim to agree on, regardless of party.
Aug. 04, 2025 /
![Barger Introduces Bill to Verify Work Eligibility for Grant Recipients]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) today introduced legislation that seeks to confirm state grant recipients are following federal employment guidelines with their workers.
Jul. 30, 2025 /
![Bernstine to Introduce Bill Blocking Sex Offenders from Becoming Parents Through Surrogacy]()
HARRISBURG – In response to a viral online story, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today will be introducing legislation to close a dangerous loophole in Pennsylvania law that currently allows registered sex offenders to become legal parents through surrogacy arrangements.
Jul. 29, 2025 / Press Release
![Lawmakers Host Hearing on Child Care Crisis, Explore Solutions to Expand Access and Support Providers]()
PERKASIE—Lawmakers from the House Republican Policy Committee convened a public hearing today at Upper Bucks Technical School to examine the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s child care system and to explore innovative policy solutions that aim to strengthen the workforce, modernize outdated regulations, and improve access for working families.
Jul. 29, 2025 /
![Policy Hearing to Tackle Pennsylvania’s Child Care Crisis]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Vice Chairman Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Child Care Challenges and Solutions” to discuss modernizing regulations and staff eligibility requirements so that child care businesses can thrive and working parents can access reliable, affordable child care.
Jul. 25, 2025 /
![Policy Hearing to Tackle Pennsylvania’s Child Care Crisis]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Vice Chairman Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Child Care Challenges and Solutions” to discuss modernizing regulations and staff eligibility requirements so that child care businesses can thrive and working parents can access reliable, affordable child care.
Jul. 22, 2025 / Press Release
![Medicaid Fraud is Costing Taxpayers; It’s Time for PA to Act]()
Jul. 22, 2025 /
![Cook Looks to Close Loophole and Prevent Public Officials Convicted of Felonies from Becoming Lobbyists]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to restore public trust, uphold integrity and eliminate potential conflicts of interest within the political sphere, Rep. Bud Cook (R- Greene/Washington) has introduced legislation that would prevent public officials convicted of a felony from becoming lobbyists.
Jul. 21, 2025 /
![Cooper Proposal Seeks to Eliminate Hometown Bias in Elections]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) is proposing legislation that aims to update and modernize the election process by eliminating the practice of displaying the counties or municipalities of residence on primary ballots.
Jul. 16, 2025 /
![Senate Talks School Tax Elimination but Failed to Act, Maloney Says]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) questioned why the Senate is all of sudden talking about “eliminating” school property taxes when they have failed to act for seven years.
Jul. 15, 2025 /
![Energy, AI Summit Highlights Why PA Needs to Prepare for Future, GOP Representatives Say]()
HARRISBURG – Conversations happening now in western Pennsylvania demonstrate why Pennsylvania needs to have more robust and inviting policies related to energy production, according to Reps. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and David Rowe (R-Juniata/Mifflin/Union).
Jul. 15, 2025 /
![Mustello Says ‘No’ to $50.6 Billion Tax-and-Spend Plan]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) released the following statement after voting "no" on the proposed 2025–26 state budget (House Bill 1330), which was passed primarily by House Democrats: