Williams Announces Legislation to Allow Private Cause of Action Against Public Officials Violating Federal Immigration Detainers

Apr. 02, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) has announced legislation to establish a private cause of action against government officials who willfully disregard federal immigration laws, including lawful detainers issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This proposed law would create a statutory exception to sovereign and governmental immunity, allowing individuals to seek damages for harm caused by the knowing release of illegal immigrants or knowing failure to notify ICE or honor ICE detainers.

Where Did the Money Go?

Apr. 02, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) today announced his oversight investigation into where the money from the sale of Hunter Heritage license plates has only led to more disturbing questions about the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s (PGC) status as a supposed “independent commission.”

Game Commission Won’t Say “Baby” is Still Alive

Apr. 01, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – During the PGC’s Annual Report before the House Game and Fisheries meeting, Maloney, the Republican chairman, questioned PGC executive director Steve Smith on the status and locating of a domesticated whitetail deer named “Baby” that was forcibly seized from a family in Fayette County on Feb. 25.

Stambaugh Introduces Bill for Wildlife Fencing

Mar. 31, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – New legislation authored by Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata) would create a cost-share program to help farmers and foresters erect deterrent fencing to reduce crop and sapling damage from deer, bear, elk, turkeys, and other wildlife.

Grove, Fellow House Republicans Named State Legislators of the Month

Mar. 28, 2025 /

DOVER – Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) was joined by two fellow House Republicans in being named State Legislators of the Month for March by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) also received the honor.

Schmitt Bill Aims to Protect Cemeteries from Eminent Domain

Mar. 27, 2025 /

ALTOONA – To close a loophole in current law, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) will soon introduce his Hallowed Ground Bill that would no longer allow government agencies to use eminent domain to acquire unused portions of cemeteries.

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.