Roae Bill would Enable State Legislators to Opt Out of Automatic Pay Increases

Dec. 15, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – After Pennsylvania state legislators earlier this month received an automatic 5.7% pay raise pushing a rank-and-file representative’s or senator’s pay above $95,000 per year, local state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today in Harrisburg introduced legislation that would enable lawmakers to opt out of the yearly salary increase.

Roae Votes for Election Reform Bill Approved by House

Jun. 22, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The state House today in Harrisburg voted to approve legislation that would reform the Commonwealth’s election processes by protecting the rights of voters, enhance the security of elections and restore public trust in the democratic process. State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) voted for the bill and issued the following statement:

House Approves Roae Bill to Save School Districts Money

Jun. 14, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The state House today in Harrisburg voted unanimously to approve with bipartisan support legislation introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) that could help school districts across Pennsylvania save taxpayer money.

Committee Approves Roae Bill to Save School Districts Money

May. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The House Labor and Industry Committee today in Harrisburg approved legislation introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) that would waive a specific fee currently paid by school districts to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.

House Approves Roae’s One Staffer-One Shopper Bill

Apr. 21, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The state House today in Harrisburg approved in a bipartisan vote legislation known as the One Staffer-One Shopper Bill, which was introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) to enable small businesses to continue operating during state disasters.

Committee Approves Roae’s One Staffer-One Shopper Bill

Mar. 23, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The House Commerce Committee today in Harrisburg approved legislation known as the One Staffer-One Shopper Bill, which was introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) to enable small businesses to continue operating during state disasters.

Roae Offers Comments on Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 03, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – After the governor today in Harrisburg officially unveiled his annual spending plan that calls for a 46% increase in the state income tax paid by small employers and working Pennsylvanians, state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued the following statement:

Roae Reappointed to Serve on PASSHE Board of Governors

Jan. 26, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) recently was reappointed by the speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to serve another term on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors.

Roae Named Chairman of House Commerce Committee

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Less than one week after taking the oath of office in Harrisburg to begin serving a new two-year term in the state Legislature, state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today announced he will serve as chairman of the House Commerce Committee.

Roae Supports Audit of Election Before Results are Certified

Nov. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) and some of his colleagues in the state House today are calling for the creation of a bipartisan legislative investigatory committee to audit Pennsylvania’s recent election before the vote tallies are certified.

Roae and PASSHE Board Vote to Sell Porreco College

Aug. 13, 2020 /

MEADVILLE – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) and his colleagues on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors today voted to enable Edinboro University to sell its Porreco College on West 38th Street in Millcreek Township.