Oct. 07, 2026 / Press Release
![Anderson Issues Statement on Skill Games Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marc Anderson (R-York) today issued the following statement after the majority party in the House of Representatives pulled legislation that had bipartisan support to keep skill games across the state operational while being fairly taxed and regulated.
Oct. 07, 2026 /
![Senate Approves Smith Legislation Allowing Use of Safety Cables When Towing Vehicles]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced the Senate has unanimously approved his legislation to expand safety options for towing.
Oct. 07, 2026 /
![Delozier: House Adopts Resolution Marking October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month]()
HARRISBURG – A resolution marking October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Pennsylvania passed the House of Representatives today, according to the resolution’s sponsor, Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland).
Oct. 07, 2026 /
![Kerwin’s Milk Marketing Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
DAUPHIN – Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) announced his milk marketing legislation, House Bill 1006, passed the Senate unanimously today. The bill, which updates Pennsylvania’s Milk Marketing Law and simplifies the milk certification timeline, now heads to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Oct. 07, 2026 /
![Davanzo Bill Clears Legislature to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – A bill long sought by land surveyors and engineers has been passed in the Pennsylvania House and Senate and sent to the governor’s desk for enactment, Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) announced today.
Oct. 07, 2026 /
![Shaffer, Policy Committee to Examine Challenges Facing Pennsylvania’s Firefighters]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Meeting the Needs of our Firefighters” to explore firefighter recruitment and retention, peer support, mental health services, and cancer screenings; access to affordable training and certification, including vocational and technical school pathways; and state grant funding for apparatus, equipment, and station needs.
Oct. 07, 2026 /
![Ortitay Bill to Bring PA into Compliance with Federal Election Law Approved by House]()
HARRISBURG – This week, the House passed legislation authored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) that would bring Pennsylvania’s Election Code into alignment with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022.
Oct. 06, 2026 /
![Heffley to Propose Legislation to Expand Emergency Utility Assistance]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) announced he plans to introduce legislation that would supplement existing Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) payments and provide utility assistance payments for households that do not currently meet the income requirements for LIHEAP but still need assistance covering the growing cost of utilities.
Oct. 06, 2026 /
![Marcell: Bill to Preserve PA Businesses, Jobs Gains Senate Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Companion legislation to House Bill 1751, sponsored by Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), that would create an Office of Employee Ownership was approved by the Senate.
Oct. 06, 2026 /
![House Human Services Committee Advances Ortitay, Benham Bill to Adjust Pay for Direct Support Professionals]()
HARRISBURG – The House Human Services Committee today sent to the full House legislation authored by Reps. Jason Ortitay (R Washington/Allegheny) and Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) that would require the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to annually update the fee schedule rates for direct support professionals based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Oct. 05, 2026 /
HARRISBURG – On Monday, Oct. 5, Rep. Jamie Flick (R Lycoming/Union) hosted another significant day for child custody reform in Pennsylvania. His bill, House Bill 1499, which seeks to ensure fairness in custody determinations and protect children’s rights to have equal access to both parents, provided they are willing, fit and able, was the focus of a press conference, Judiciary Committee public hearing and panel at the state Capitol in Harrisburg.
Oct. 05, 2026 /
![Anderson, Policy Committee Highlight Neighbors Helping Neighbors as Families Face Rising Costs]()
DILLSBURG—The House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder, Union, Mifflin, Juniata), joined Rep. Marc Anderson (R-York) for an Oct. 1 hearing at New Hope Ministries to examine how community organizations are helping Pennsylvania families manage rising costs and how state government can remove barriers that stand in the way of serving their neighbors.
Oct. 05, 2026 /
![Special Interest Money, Petty Politics Paralyzing Harrisburg as Local Clubs and Businesses Suffer, Diamond Says]()
HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvania approaches the Oct. 13 deadline after which Pennsylvania State Police have signaled they will seize skill games from veterans organizations, taverns, social clubs and other entities that rely on the games’ revenue, Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) addressed the Legislature’s paralysis in failing to properly address the devices.
Oct. 05, 2026 /
![Kutz, House Republicans Announce 10 Bills Targeting Affordability, Economic Growth]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) today joined fellow members of the House Republican Caucus to announce the introduction of the Pennsylvania Growth and Affordability Plan (GAP). This is a comprehensive 10 bill legislative package designed to lower costs for families, strengthen the state’s economic climate and ensure Pennsylvania remains a competitive place to live, work and do business.
Oct. 05, 2026 /
![Mako, Culver Spotlight Organ Donation]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) and Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today joined the Gift of Life Donor Program, donor families and transplant recipients to raise awareness about organ donation and encourage Pennsylvanians to register as donors.
Oct. 02, 2026 /
![Mako, Culver to Bring Attention to Organ Donation]()
WHAT: Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) and Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) will help bring attention to organ donation by leading the Steps for Life Advocacy Walk. It will begin with a brief press conference and then a short walk around the Capitol grounds.
Sep. 30, 2026 /
![Heffley Celebrates Passage of Resolution Recognizing National Recovery Month]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), Republican chair of the House Human Services Committee, announced September 2026 is National Recovery Month in Pennsylvania. The designation follows the successful passage of a resolution he co-prime sponsored, which was approved on Wednesday by an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives.
Sep. 30, 2026 /
![Mako Bill to Improve Communication Regarding EPA Violations Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to require timely notification of environmental violations at quarries and landfills.
Sep. 30, 2026 /
![Bill Respecting Law Enforcement Families Passes House, Mehaffie Says]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation seeking to ensure the dependents of fallen police officers continue to have health insurance passed the House of Representatives today on a unanimous vote, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
Sep. 30, 2026 /
![Metzgar to Introduce Legislation to Give Pennsylvania Sportsmen a Voice on Deer Season Opening Day]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) announced today he is preparing to introduce legislation that would give Pennsylvania hunters and trappers more say in decisions impacting hunting seasons and traditions in the Commonwealth.