HOLLIDAYSBURG— The House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a public hearing Thursday at the Blair Regional YMCA to examine the growing challenges surrounding childcare affordability and accessibility for Pennsylvania families. Hosted by Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon), the hearing featured testimony from childcare, business, education, and community leaders on staffing shortages, regulatory burdens, and rising costs impacting families and providers alike.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Making Childcare Affordable for Pennsylvania Families” to examine how burdensome childcare regulations are constraining providers, driving up costs for families, and standing in the way of workforce participation.
HOLLIDAYSBURG – Farmers and those with agriculture-related businesses are invited to join Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) for breakfast Friday, March 13, starting at 9 a.m.
HARRISBURG – When Gov. Josh Shapiro today proposed another $2.7 billion in state spending, Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) questioned whether the state’s top executive needs coursework in math.
HARRISBURG – A $285,000 grant awarded today will help Everett Railroad replace the approach, substructure and bridge deck on one of its railroad spans in Freedom Township, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
HARRISBURG – The 2025-26 state budget adopted today by the Pennsylvania General Assembly establishes unsustainable spending levels that set the stage for future tax increases, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
HARRISBURG – A crop and livestock farm in Blair County has been accepted into the state’s farmland preservation program, ensuring it remains an agricultural property in perpetuity, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
MORRISONS COVE – The family of the late Jerry A. Stern partnered with state officials today to dedicate a road named for the former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 80th District.
HARRISBURG – Gun owners and those interested in learning more about Pennsylvanian’s gun laws are invited to a concealed carry seminar hosted by Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) today introduced legislation that seeks to confirm state grant recipients are following federal employment guidelines with their workers.
HARRISBURG – When House Democrats pushed through the framework for a 2025-26 state budget today, they did so with only a few hours for lawmakers to review the measure and with the knowledge it will meet strong resistance in the GOP-controlled Senate, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
HARRISBURG – A comprehensive bill that would, in part, name a busy stretch of road for the late Jerry A. Stern passed the House of Representatives this week, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
HOLLIDAYSBURG – Worn and damaged flags will be collected by Rep. Scott Barger’s Hollidaysburg and Bellwood offices in June to be prepared for proper retirement.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) today joined his House Republican colleagues in voting against legislation that would legalize adult-use recreational marijuana.
HARRISBURG – A pair of document-shredding events hosted by Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) will help 80th District residents safely dispose of old paperwork that contains sensitive information like bank account and Social Security numbers.
HARRISBURG – The 7.5% year-over-year state spending increase proposed today by Gov. Josh Shapiro not only fails to consider how Pennsylvanians are hurting within their household budgets, but also does not even pass the test of common sense, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
HARRISBURG – Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Scott Barger (R-80) announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved more than $3.6 million in low-interest loans and grants for two vital wastewater infrastructure improvement projects in Blair County.
