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).
Jun. 25, 2019 /
![Roae Votes for Budget Approved by House]()
HARRISBURG – After state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today in Harrisburg voted for a state budget bill approved by the House, he issued the following statement:
Jun. 25, 2019 /
![Senate Sends Roae Utility Reform Bill to Governor to be Signed Into Law]()
HARRISBURG – The state Senate today approved legislation introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) that would enact several changes to state law to empower utilities to better serve their customers.
Mar. 04, 2019 /
![Roae’s Office Offering Help Next Wednesday Applying for up to $650 State Rebate]()
MEADVILLE – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) on Wednesday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be hosting at the Cambridge Springs Senior Center a clinic to help local residents apply for a rebate of up to $650 on the property taxes or rent they paid in 2018.
Feb. 19, 2019 /
![Roae’s Office Offering Help Wednesday Applying for up to $650 State Rebate]()
MEADVILLE – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) on Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be hosting at the Cambridge Springs Senior Center a clinic to help local residents apply for a rebate of up to $650 on the property taxes or rent they paid in 2018.
Feb. 05, 2019 /
![Roae Pleased Governor’s Budget Didn’t Call for Broad-Based Tax Hikes]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his annual budget address in Harrisburg to a joint session of the state House and Senate:
Jan. 18, 2019 /
![Roae Appointed to Four House Committees]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) announced today that he has been selected to serve on four House committees during the 2019-20 legislative session.