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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.

Greiner Reintroduces Bill Targeting Litter, Increasing Penalties

Mar. 24, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Keith Greiner reintroduced legislation to address the scourge of trash that is piling up along Pennsylvania roadsides in urban and rural areas, including here in scenic Lancaster County.

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.

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