Jul. 12, 2026 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49), Rep. Kyle Mullins (D-112) and Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-100) today highlighted the inclusion of continued funding for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) support services and neurodegenerative disease research in Pennsylvania's recently enacted $50.8 billion 2026-27 state budget.
Jul. 12, 2026 / Press Release
HARRISBURG— The General Assembly on Sunday approved a $50.8 billion state budget that strengthens investments in education and supports first responders, according to Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland), a member and subcommittee chair of the House Appropriations Committee.
Jul. 12, 2026 / Press Release
HARRISRUG - Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of the 2026-27 General Appropriations bill:
Jul. 12, 2026 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The 2026-27 state budget approved by the House of Representatives today sets historic levels of education funding and provides a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the pensions of retired police officers and teachers, according to Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield).
Jul. 12, 2026 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The 2026-27 state budget approved today by the House of Representatives sets historic levels of public education funding, provides cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retired police officers and firefighters, and funds long-delayed transportation projects, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin), who voted in favor of the proposal.
Jul. 12, 2026 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – The $50.8 billion 2026-27 budget passed by the House of Representatives today does not take appropriate steps to control spending, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
Jul. 12, 2026 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) is offering his thoughts on the passage of the 2026-27 fiscal year $50.8 billion spending plan:
Jul. 12, 2026 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin), member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting against the 2026-27 state budget:
Jul. 12, 2026 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Michael Stender (R-Montour/Northumberland) released the following statement after voting in support of the state’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget, which will spend $50.8 billion.
Mar. 18, 2026 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – State Sens. Dawn Keefer (R-31) and Greg Rothman (R-34) together with Reps. Nate Davidson (D-103) Sheryl Delozier (R-88), Barb Gleim (R-199), and Thomas Kutz (R-87) announced funding for eight projects that will serve Cumberland County residents by supporting community service providers, enhancing safety, improving accessibility and expanding opportunities for recreation.
Feb. 13, 2026 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) and Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) today are celebrating that nearly $950,000 was awarded to fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in their legislative areas through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.
Feb. 05, 2026 / Press Release
In August 2024, nearly every county in our region was impacted by severe flooding from Tropical Storm Debby. Towns were evacuated and residents had to be rescued as flood waters engulfed homes, farms and roads. Tragically, a life was lost in the storm, underscoring the devastating power of the flooding and the urgency of the response.
Jan. 22, 2026 / Press Release
HARRISBURG — Carbon County municipalities were recently awarded nearly $940,000 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) to improve local roadways, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-Carbon/Schuylkill/Luzerne).
Jan. 22, 2026 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) and Sen. Michele Brooks (R-Mercer/Crawford/Lawerence) announced that the Neshannock Creek Watershed Joint Municipal Authority has been awarded $1.6 million in PENNVEST Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund financing for the State Route 19 south sewer project in Mercer County.
Jan. 14, 2026 / Press Release
HARRISBURG –State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) announced $1,682,100 has been awarded to recreation projects in Tioga County through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).
Nov. 12, 2025 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced the long budgetary stalemate is over after the House passed a $50.1 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Oct. 27, 2025 / Press Release
SOMERSET – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-69) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) will host a free breakfast for veterans on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Somerset American Legion Post 181, 126 Main St. in Somerset, to thank them for their service to our nation.
Sep. 10, 2025 / Press Release
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) is hosting a public safety event, including child car seat safety checks and damaged license plate replacements, for residents of the 88th District on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 4-7 p.m., at Platinum Mitsubishi, located at 6039 Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg.
Sep. 02, 2025 / Press Release
WELLSBORO – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is inviting area sportsmen and sportswomen to his upcoming Game Commission Night focusing on predators, specifically the Eastern coyote. A new addition to the event is the laser shot trailer, available to junior hunters to sharpen their shooting skills.
Jul. 29, 2025 / Press Release
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.