HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today announced that she has sent a letter to Dr. Debra Bogen, secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), urging the Commonwealth to prepare for prompt action should the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finalize its proposed temporary Schedule I classification of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is issuing the following statement concerning the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) proposed updates to strengthen oversight of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” in biosolids for farmlands, touting that their announcement highlights the importance of an issue she has been working on since first hearing concerns directly from Pennsylvania farmers.
LUZERNE –Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne), in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, is giving boaters in the 120th Legislative District an opportunity to brush up on their knowledge of boating regulations and requirements. The Boating Certification Course is scheduled to take place this Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Francis Slocum State Park Education Center, 565 Mt. Oliver Road, Wyoming.
HARRISBURG – State grant funding totaling $3,052,008 has been awarded for 25 projects in the 20th Senatorial District in Luzerne County, according to state Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), and state Reps. Alec Ryncavage (R-119) and Brenda Pugh (R-120). A total amount of $11,368,276 has been awarded for 72 projects throughout all of Luzerne County.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today announced the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed, with bipartisan support and a nearly unanimous vote, her House Resolution 195. The resolution formally designates April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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LUZERNE –Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is giving residents of the 120th Legislative District an opportunity to get rid of unwanted items safely and properly. The “Free Paper Shredding and Tire Recycling” event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the West Side Career and Technology Center, 75 Evans St., in Pringle.
LUZERNE COUNTY, PA—The House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a public hearing Tuesday titled “Small Communities, Big Costs: Reforming the Rain Tax to Make PA More Affordable” to examine solutions to reduce the “rain tax” burden on small communities.
HARRISBURG – To address the unfair fee structure impacting homeowners, small businesses and nonprofit organizations from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced House Bill 2360, legislation that will preserve environmental outcomes and ensure costs are distributed fairly and responsibly across the Commonwealth.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Small Communities, Big Costs: Reforming the Rain Tax to Make PA More Affordable” to identify ways to ease the “rain tax” burden on smaller communities.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) plans to introduce legislation that would provide a sales tax holiday on the purchase of tools, an idea she says is a practical, pro-worker, pro-small business reform that will deliver immediate, real-world relief.
HARRISBURG—With Pennsylvanians facing rising costs on everyday essentials, House Republican policymakers today launched their “Freedom Through Affordability” initiative – a plan to deliver tax relief and lower costs to make Pennsylvania a more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.
HARRISBURG – To help struggling firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced bipartisan legislation, House Bill 2235, that would provide a financial incentive in the form of a tax credit to encourage individuals to join their local fire and EMS services.
HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) and Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) today are celebrating that nearly $950,000 was awarded to fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in their legislative areas through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.
HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today are announcing a project in Kingston Borough will receive more than $500,000 in state funding to improve traffic safety.
HARRISBURG – To address the recent 135-day state budget impasse, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced bipartisan legislation, House Bill 2194, that would require the General Assembly to remain in session if a spending plan is not enacted by July 31 of each year.
HARRISBURG –Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) offers the following reaction to today’s budget address from Gov. Josh Shapiro, in which he is proposing a $53.26 billion spending plan, an increase of $2.72 billion from the current fiscal year.
HARRISBURG – To address the unfair fee structure impacting homeowners, small businesses and nonprofit organizations from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) plans to introduce legislation that will preserve environmental outcomes and ensure costs are distributed fairly and responsibly across the Commonwealth.
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today emphasized the importance of her legislation, House Bill 1949, which is designed to ensure clear documentation, transparency and accountability when the Commonwealth accepts and administers federal grant funding.
HARRISBURG – As a lifelong advocate for children, families and fairness, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is inviting Pennsylvanians to join the “Defending Our Daughters” campaign and stand up for the next generation of female athletes across the Commonwealth.
LUZERNE COUNTY – Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today announced the Wyoming Avenue Development Group LLC will receive $1.7 million in state funding through Pennsylvania’s Multimodal Transportation Fund to support an economic project in Luzerne County.
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