WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Overcoming Challenges in Rural Health Care” to examine how Indiana County is responding to the unique challenges facing rural health care. The hearing will focus on workforce shortages, access to care, affordability, and long-term sustainability in rural communities.
HARRISBURG – Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) today announced several municipalities in the 85th District will receive significant funding through the Commonwealth’s Multimodal Transportation Fund and Small Water and Sewer Fund. These grants, secured in collaboration with Sen. Judy Ward (R-Blair/Fulton/Huntingdon/Juniata/Mifflin) and Sen. Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Mountour/Northumberland/Snyder), will support critical infrastructure improvements that enhance safety, accessibility, and water reliability for local communities.
WASHINGTON—JANUARY 20, 2026—Following the launch of the new Dietary Guidelines and a national reset of United States nutrition policy, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will travel to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to kick off the “Eat Real Food Tour” with a rally at the state capitol with elected officials.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Overcoming Challenges in Rural Health Care” to examine how Indiana County is responding to the unique challenges facing rural health care. The hearing will focus on workforce shortages, access to care, affordability, and long-term sustainability in rural communities.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) announced more than $1.3 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants to fund key infrastructure, public safety, and community projects across the 85th District. Partnering with Sen. Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R-27), Rowe supported the grants to help local governments and organizations upgrade aging infrastructure, improve emergency services, and enhance recreational spaces.
HARRISBURG — The House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a hearing yesterday to examine House Bill 1499, legislation sponsored by Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) to reform Pennsylvania’s child custody laws and ensure children can maintain meaningful relationships with both loving, fit parents.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and other lawmakers will host a hearing to discuss House Bill 1499 and broader efforts to reform Pennsylvania’s child custody laws.
HARRISBURG – After 135 days, and many Pennsylvanians feeling the pain derived from lack of funding, the state budget impasse is finally nearing an end. Today, both the House and Senate advanced five budget-related bills, and the Northeast Republican Delegation, along with Republican Leadership, ultimately voted YES on the overall budget.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) released the following statement after final passage of the 2025-26 state budget:
HARRISBURG – Lawmakers from Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia came together last Tuesday for the first-ever, multi-state policy hearing focused on restoring energy affordability and reliability across the Mid-Atlantic region. The hearing, hosted by the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee and chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), brought together legislators and energy policy experts to highlight the urgent need for coordinated, commonsense reforms.
WHAT: Republican lawmakers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia will convene for the first in a series of joint policy hearings focused on restoring energy affordability and reliability across the Mid-Atlantic region.
HARRISBURG – A state grant totaling over $5.8 million was awarded to Perry Township Municipal Authority today to update its wastewater treatment systems, according to Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata).
HARRISBURG — Republican lawmakers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia will convene on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the Pennsylvania State Capitol for the first in a series of joint hearings focused on restoring energy affordability and reliability across the Mid-Atlantic region.
WRIGHTSVILLE – The House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), held a hearing in York County last Thursday titled “York County Leads with Data: Advancing Water Quality Through Real-Time Monitoring” to spotlight how local innovation is reshaping the way Pennsylvania measures and manages water quality.
HARRISBURG – Veterans, active-duty military personnel and their family members who reside in the 85th Legislative District are invited to join Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) for a Drive-Thru Veterans Appreciation Event.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “York County Leads with Data: Advancing Water Quality Through Real-Time Monitoring” to discuss the significant efforts underway to protect and improve the quality of York County’s waterways.
HARRISBURG – Members of the Northeast Republican Delegation of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today are calling on House Democrats to stop with the delays and put the budget on the calendar for all to vote.
HARRISBURG – The Northeast Republican Delegation of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing budget impasse:
PITTSBURGH—The House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), held a public hearing today in Venetia to examine the growing challenges facing Pennsylvania’s child care system and discuss potential solutions to strengthen the workforce and support families.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Child Care Challenges and Solutions” to discuss the obstacles the child care industry faces in Pennsylvania and how we can modernize regulations and staff eligibility requirements so that child care businesses can thrive and working parents can access reliable, affordable child care.
