Mar. 23, 2021 /
![Committee Approves Roae’s One Staffer-One Shopper Bill]()
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.
Feb. 03, 2021 /
![Roae Offers Comments on Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
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:
Jan. 26, 2021 /
![Roae to Host Hearing Wednesday Evaluating Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania Restaurants]()
WHAT: A House Commerce Committee hearing to learn about the negative impacts on Pennsylvania restaurants caused by the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 mitigation policies.
Jan. 26, 2021 /
![Roae Reappointed to Serve on PASSHE Board of Governors]()
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.
Jan. 11, 2021 /
![Roae Named Chairman of House Commerce Committee]()
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.
Nov. 10, 2020 /
![Roae Supports Audit of Election Before Results are Certified]()
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.
Sep. 01, 2020 /
![Solar Panels Could Save Family Farms, Roae Hears at House Consumer Affairs Committee Hearing]()
HARRISBURG – In addition to providing clean, renewable energy, solar panels could help save family farms in Pennsylvania. That was the main takeaway from a House Consumer Affairs Committee hearing convened today in Harrisburg by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie).
Aug. 13, 2020 /
![Roae and PASSHE Board Vote to Sell Porreco College]()
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.
Jul. 24, 2020 /
![Roae Introduces Bill to Cut Costs of Life-Sustaining Prescription Medication]()
Roae and Rapp visit White House to view President Trump sign executive orders
Jul. 23, 2020 /
![North, West Legislators to Wolf: It’s a No Brainer]()
HARRISBURG – A key piece of legislation dealing with state government transparency that has the support of every member of the General Assembly faces the threat of a veto by Gov. Tom Wolf.
May. 26, 2020 /
![Two Bills to Expand Rural Customer Access to Broadband Service Approved by Committee Chaired by Roae]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) and his colleagues on the House Consumer Affairs Committee today in Harrisburg approved two bills that would help expand access to broadband internet service to more rural Pennsylvania customers.
Apr. 29, 2020 /
![Roae and Other PASSHE Board Members Vote to Freeze Tuition]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), who serves on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors, today issued the following statement after the board met online Wednesday and voted to freeze tuition rates at the 14 state-owned universities for the 2020-21 school year:
Apr. 21, 2020 /
![House Approves Roae One Staffer/One Shopper Bill to Protect Customers While Safely Reopening Small Retail Stores]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s economy came one step closer to reopening today when the state House in Harrisburg approved a bill introduced by Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) that’s intended to enable small businesses to serve their customers in a way that complies with public health officials’ recommendations for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr. 06, 2020 /
![Committee Approves Roae Bill to Enhance Social Distancing While Safely Reopening Small Retail Stores]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House State Government Committee today approved a bill introduced by Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) that’s intended to enable small businesses to serve their customers in a way that complies with public health officials’ recommendations for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar. 09, 2020 /
![Roae’s Office Offering Help March 18 Applying for up to $650 State Rebate - Lawmaker hosting mobile application clinic in Cambridge Springs]()
MEADVILLE – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) on Wednesday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be hosting at the Cambridge Springs Senior Center a clinic to help eligible local residents apply for a rebate of up to $650 on the property taxes or rent they paid in 2019.
Feb. 28, 2020 /
![Roae’s Office Offering Help March 4 Applying for up to $650 State Rebate - Lawmaker hosting mobile application clinic in Cambridge Springs]()
MEADVILLE – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) on Wednesday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be hosting at the Cambridge Springs Senior Center a clinic to help eligible local residents apply for a rebate of up to $650 on the property taxes or rent they paid in 2019.
Feb. 04, 2020 /
![Roae Calls for Reasonable Spending in State Budget Following Governor’s Address]()
HARRISBURG – After the governor delivered his annual budget proposal today to a joint session of the state House and Senate, state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued the following statement:
Sep. 10, 2019 /
![In Wake of Scam, Roae Offers Tips to Protect Limousine Customers]()
MEADVILLE – Following several local media reports detailing customer complaints against limousine rental companies operated by Matt Barnes, state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) – who serves as chairman of the House Consumer Affairs Committee – is offering local residents some helpful tips to protect them against being taken for a ride.
Jul. 02, 2019 /
![Roae’s Utility Reform Bill Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) to reform Pennsylvania’s public utility laws was today signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf in Harrisburg.
Jun. 27, 2019 /
![Northwestern PA Lawmakers Negotiate Budget Deal to Halt Cost-Doubling Changes to Medical Assistance Transportation Program]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), Lee James (R-Venango/Butler), Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) and Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) today announced the conclusion of their successful negotiations to include as part of the budget a requirement in the Human Services Code to bring greater transparency, accountability and taxpayer savings in funding the state Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP).