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White, Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Philadelphia Public Schools

April 29, 2025

HARRISBURG— House Republican Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), and other lawmakers will host a public hearing to investigate reports of waste, fraud, and abuse within the School District of Philadelphia. The hearing will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 19, at the Community College of Philadelphia.

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PA Lawmakers to Explore Pennsylvania’s Untapped Energy Potential

April 29, 2025

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Exploring Pennsylvania’s Energy Potential” to discuss how Pennsylvania’s natural gas can be leveraged to lower costs, grow jobs, and strengthen grid reliability.

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Benninghoff, Kephart, Policy Committee Hold Hearing on Proposed Closures of SCI Rockview, Quehanna Boot Camp

April 16, 2025

STATE COLLEGE—On Monday, Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) and other lawmakers held a hearing titled “The Impact of Prison Closures in our Communities” to discuss Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed closures of SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp.

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PA Lawmakers Put Spotlight on Community Impact of Prison Closures

April 11, 2025

HARRISBURG—On Monday, April 14, Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearview) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “The Impact of Prison Closures in our Communities” to discuss Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed closures of SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp.

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Rowe Introduces Sportsmen Voter Registration Act

April 3, 2025

HARRISBURG—The Sportsmen Voter Registration Act, legislation that will ensure the availability of voter registration applications any time a hunting or fishing license is applied for, was introduced last week by Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee.

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Banta, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Stopping New Energy Taxes

March 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.

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Rowe, Culver Announce Grant for Penn Township

February 24, 2025

HARRISBURG—Penn Township has been awarded $350,000 in a Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) state grant, according to Rep. David Rowe (R-85) and Sen. Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R-27). The grant will be used to reconstruct South Front Street located in Penn Township, Snyder County.

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Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Lycoming County on Stopping New Energy Taxes

February 18, 2025

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and other lawmakers will continue the committee’s series of hearings titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

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Causer, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Stopping New Energy Taxes

February 3, 2025

HARRISBURG— Republican Chairman of the House Energy Committee Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), and other lawmakers hosted a hearing today at the state Capitol titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze how unfavorable energy policies negatively impact consumers and businesses and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

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Barton, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Stopping New Energy Taxes

February 3, 2025

ORWIGSBURG— Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), and other lawmakers hosted a hearing last Friday in Schuylkill County titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze how unfavorable energy policies negatively impact consumers and businesses and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

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Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Harrisburg on Stopping New Energy Taxes

January 31, 2025

WHAT: Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Republican Chairman of the House Energy Committee Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and other lawmakers will host the third and final hearing in a series titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

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Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Schuylkill County on Stopping New Energy Taxes

January 30, 2025

WHAT: Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and other lawmakers will host the second hearing in a series titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies (i.e., RGGI and PACER) and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

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Rowe to Take Oath of Office Jan. 7

January 6, 2025

WHAT: Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Juniata/Mifflin/Union), chairman of the House Policy Committee, will be sworn into office for a fourth term, proudly serving the 85th Legislative District.

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Rowe Named GOP Policy Committee Chair for 2025-26 Session

November 12, 2024

HARRISBURG –As he continues his advocacy for residents of the 85th District, state Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) was today elected to serve as the House Republican Policy Committee chairman for the 2025-26 Legislative Session. Rowe was chosen by his peers to serve on the caucus leadership team.

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Rowe Named NFIB “Guardian of Small Business”

October 23, 2024

HARRISBURG –State Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) was among five members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to earn the National Federation for Independent Business’ (NFIB) “Guardian of Small Business” designation for the 2023-24 Legislative Session. This recognition is given only to the fiercest advocates for the Commonwealth’s small business community.

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