House Democrat State Budget Spends Way Too Much, Roae Says
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued the following statement in response to the $50.61 billion House Democrat state budget plan passed today
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Grants Awarded to Area Historical Projects, Roae Says
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today announced almost $150,000 in Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission grants were awarded to the city of Meadville and the Erie County Historical Society.
Roae Voices Opposition to House Major, Expensive Election Code Changes
HARRISBURG — The House today approved extensive, costly changes to the Commonwealth’s Election Code that would do nothing to improve voters’ confidence in elections, said Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), chair of the House State Government Committee.
Roae Disgusted by House Democrats’ Actions
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today voiced his outrage for the way the House Democrats this week have been ramming at the last-minute major legislation through House committees.
Roae Announces Funding to Assist Meadville Area Sewer Authority
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today announced the Meadville Area Sewer Authority has been awarded a $5.044 million low-interest loan and $7.68 million grant to prevent environmental and safety risks to the community.
Roae Eagerly Awaits PIAA Study by Legislative Agency
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today reiterated his support for a Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) study of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) after its egregious actions against the Meadville Area High School (MAHS) Boys Basketball Team following its players being put in danger during a state playoff game last Friday.
Roae to Host Six Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics
MEADVILLE - Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) will be hosting six Property Tax/Rent Rebate clinics throughout the 6th Legislative District in order to assist people with completing their applications.
Twenty-Eight Fire, EMS Companies Recipients of Grants, Roae Says
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today announced that 28 fire and emergency medical services companies serving the 6th Legislative District were awarded more than $382,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services grants.
Shapiro Budget Would Lead to Tax Increases, Roae Says
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal:
Rowe Announces Appointees for Policy Committee, Commits to Reinvigorate American Dream for PA Families
HARRISBURG—With a promising vision for the future of Pennsylvania, House Policy Committee Chair David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) announced today the names of his appointees for vice and deputy chairs who will support efforts to deliver policy solutions for a more prosperous Pennsylvania.
Roae Named Republican Chairman of House State Government Committee
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today announced he has been selected to serve as the Republican chairman of the House State Government Committee for the 2024-25 Legislative Session. This is the second consecutive session he has held this position.
Roae Reminds Fire, EMS Companies of Grant Deadline
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today reminded all fire companies, emergency medical service providers and volunteer rescue squads that they have until this Sunday, Oct. 20, at 4 p.m. to apply for the latest round of grants through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Double Voting Must Be Addressed, Lawmakers Say
HARRISBURG – Several members of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus assembled today in Harrisburg to call attention to double voting, the action of voters casting ballots in Pennsylvania as well as in other states during the same election, and to urge Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration to proactively launch an awareness campaign to educate voters on the legal penalties associated with this felony crime.
Nelson and Flick: PA Must Address Double Voting Between States
WHAT: Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) will host a news conference to discuss double voting, the action of voters casting ballots in Pennsylvania as well as in other states during the same election. Members are strongly encouraging Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration to proactively launch an awareness campaign to educate voters on the legal penalties associated with this felony crime.
Roae Introduces Bill to Bring Transparency Back to Election Results
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) recently introduced legislation to require the Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS) to display the number of precincts reporting on election night results, as was done about five years ago.
State Budget Spends Way Too Much, Roae Says
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued the following statement in response to the almost $47.6 billion Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget approved today:
Roae Condemns Democrat Majority for Abysmal Waste of Time and Resources
HARRISBURG – Today, House Republican State Government Committee Chairman Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) condemned the constant time-wasting efforts of Democrats in Harrisburg.
Roae Calls on Department of State to Remove Fake Election Results with Candidates’ Names
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today sent an email to Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS) Secretary Al Schmidt calling on his department to remove fake election results from the DOS website that includes candidates’ names on the April 23 primary ballot.
PA House Republicans to Use Discharge Resolution Process to Advance Voter ID Constitutional Amendment
HARRISBURG – With a voter identification constitutional amendment having languished in committee for nearly a year, despite bipartisan support for the concept among both the public and House members, House Republicans held a press conference Monday announcing they will be utilizing the discharge resolution process to advance the measure.
Pennsylvania House Republican Leaders to Announce Next Steps in Seeking Commonsense Voter ID Expansion
House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), House Republican State Government Committee Chairman Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland), and other Pennsylvania House Republican Members.
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