Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Mercuri Comments on Passage of 2024-25 State Budget, Higher Education Funding]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) released the following statement discussing his positions and votes on passage of the annual state budget and higher education funding bills. The 2024-25 state budget represents a 5.9% increase, or about $47.6 billion, over the prior fiscal year.
Jun. 28, 2024 /
![Mihalek, Marcell, Mercuri Stand With Israel; Proposal Would Prohibit Divestment by Colleges]()
HARRISBURG –Reps. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) today announced legislation that would solidify the Commonwealth’s support for Israel by withholding state funds from any institution of higher learning that boycotts or divests from Israel, as well as prohibiting holdings in the Pennsylvania State Treasury or Commonwealth pension funds from being divested from Israel.
Jun. 27, 2024 /
![Mercuri Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Support Children Who Stutter]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) applauded this week’s passage legislation he co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives that supports children who stutter.
Jun. 24, 2024 /
![Marcell, White and Mercuri Call Out House Democrats Inaction to Combat Antisemitism]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Martina White (R-Philadelphia), and Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) held a press conference to announce a discharge resolution for House Bill 1986. The resolution is in response to the Democratic majority’s failure to advance any legislation to address the rise of antisemitic actions and confrontations that have been occurring on college campuses and in Pennsylvania communities. While several legislators have introduced legislation to counter antisemitism, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has failed to take a sufficiently clear stance on this issue.
Jun. 24, 2024 /
![House Republican Members Announce Significant Next Steps in Combatting Antisemitism]()
WHAT: Press conference with House Republicans Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Martina White (R-Philadelphia), Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) and other lawmakers will announce next steps in combatting antisemitism.
Apr. 25, 2024 /
![Mercuri Commends Funding for School Safety and Mental Health Support]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) today commended the investment of more than $850,000 into school safety and mental health support across the 28th Legislative District.
Apr. 11, 2024 /
![Mercuri Unveils Tax Rebate Legislation to Return Surplus Money to Taxpayers]()
HARRISBURG – This week, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) unveiled legislation aimed at returning taxpayer surplus money back to the rightful hand of the taxpayer.
Mar. 14, 2024 /
![RGGI by Another Name: Mercuri Opposes Shapiro Energy Plan]()
HARRISBURG – In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recently proposed energy plan on March 13, in Scranton, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) released the following statement.
Mar. 01, 2024 /
![Mercuri Commends Commitment to Eliminate Antisemitism on College Campuses]()
HARRISBURG – Reacting to a House Appropriation Committee hearing with heads of state-related universities on Thursday, Feb. 29 with the state-related universities, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) commended the presidents on their affirmation of conduct codes prohibiting antisemitic words and actions on their campuses.
Feb. 29, 2024 /
![Bills Aim to Improve, Streamline Vital Property Tax, Rent Relief Program]()
HARRISBURG – A group of state House lawmakers announced Thursday a package of bills designed to reform and streamline the state’s successful Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.
Feb. 13, 2024 /
![Mercuri Commends Funding for Fire and EMS Companies in 28th District]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) today announced 12 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 28th Legislative District will collectively receive nearly $170,000 in state grants through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.
Feb. 06, 2024 /
![Mercuri Comments on Gov. Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) released the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 state budget address. Shapiro’s initial proposal is a $48.34 billion budget for the fiscal year, increasing state spending by $3.7 billion, or 8.4%, over the current fiscal year.
Jan. 16, 2024 /
![Funding Awarded for Various Projects across the 28th District, Mercuri says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R- Allegheny) today announced the approval of near $870,000 in state funding for various projects across the 28th District consisting of projects in Richland, Hampton, and West Deer Townships.
Dec. 11, 2023 /
![House Republican Members Announce Upcoming Legislative Package to Combat Antisemitism in Education]()
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the rise in antisemitism in Pennsylvania and recognizing more needs to be done in Pennsylvania’s education system following congressional testimony by former University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill, several House Republicans Monday announced an upcoming package of legislation aimed at combatting antisemitism in Pennsylvania’s education system.
Dec. 08, 2023 /
![House Republicans to Discuss Upcoming Legislative Package to Combat Antisemitism in Education]()
WHO: Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny), Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) and other House Republican members.
Nov. 09, 2023 /
![House Unanimously Adopts Mercuri’s Amendment to Review State Information Technology for Foreign Threats]()
HARRISBURG – House Republicans have been fighting to safeguard government information and prevent any disruption in the vital roles that government plays in Pennsylvania communities. House Bill 573 would require annual reports submitted to the governor contain an assessment of any potential weaknesses or risks that may exist within an administrative department.
Oct. 04, 2023 /
![Mercuri to Help Chair Hearings on School Funding, Educational Tax Credit Programs, Charter Schools]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) will join members of the House Appropriations and Education committees for two hearings examining aspects of education in the Commonwealth. He is serving as designee for the House Education Committee chairman.
Sep. 21, 2023 /
![Mercuri to Host Community Health Fair for Area Residents]()
WEXFORD – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) is inviting area residents to his upcoming Community Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon at the AHN Wexford Health and Wellness Pavilion.
Sep. 13, 2023 /
![Mercuri to Attend Donation Event for Provident Charter School]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) will join LUCA.ai officials for a donation presentation to Provident Charter School and interactive demonstration of LUCA software.
Aug. 03, 2023 /
![Mercuri to Participate in Legislative Panel on Budget, Energy, Workforce]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) will take part in a panel discussion hosted by Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania on Pennsylvania’s budget impasse, modernization of the energy sector and workforce needed to bring the Commonwealth forward. The event will conclude with a question-and-answer period.