Jan. 14, 2026 /
![Baker, Brown, Fritz and Olsommer Announce More Than $713,000 in Funding to Improve Community Parks]()
HARRISBURG - Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today are announcing four community parks in their areas will receive funding through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).
Jan. 14, 2026 /
![Fritz Bill to Increase Locally Produced Agriculture for Schools Heads to Senate for Consideration]()
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY – A bi-partisan bill that would increase the quantity and variety of local food products for schools has passed the House and is now in the Senate, according to the bills’ co-sponsor, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne).
Jan. 07, 2026 /
HARRISBURG – The “Dads Defending Daughters” legislators are expanding their efforts to protect women’s sports by launching a community support campaign.
Jan. 07, 2026 /
![Fritz Advocates for Bill to Help Start-Up Businesses]()
WAYNE/SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY – To remain competitive, Pennsylvania must encourage and cultivate businesses on the leading edge of technology. That is why Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) is co-sponsoring legislation, House Bill 1129, which would help start-up businesses convert their net operating losses to capital.
Jan. 06, 2026 /
![Fritz: $2 Million for Transportation Improvements Coming to Susquehanna County]()
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced Susquehanna County will be receiving $2 million to replace the Salt Springs Road bridge. The funding is through the Multimodal Transportation Fund.
Dec. 16, 2025 /
![Dads Say Daughters Deserve Better]()
HARRISBURG – The “Dads Defending Daughters” group of legislators issued the following statement after majority Democrats on the House Education Committee again avoided a vote to protect women’s sports.
Nov. 12, 2025 /
![Northeast Republican Delegation: State Budget Impasse Nears End, Delivering Key Wins for Taxpayers, Businesses and Energy Independence]()
HARRISBURG – After 135 days, and many Pennsylvanians feeling the pain derived from lack of funding, the state budget impasse is finally nearing an end. Today, both the House and Senate advanced five budget-related bills, and the Northeast Republican Delegation, along with Republican Leadership, ultimately voted YES on the overall budget.
Oct. 29, 2025 /
![Lawmakers, Advocates: It’s Always the Right Time to Defend Our Daughters]()
HARRISBURG – A group of state lawmakers, many of whom are also dads, are calling on House Democrats and Gov. Josh Shapiro to do the right thing and act now to protect the rights of all the Commonwealth’s daughters to compete on a level playing field.
Oct. 28, 2025 /
![Dad Legislators Call for Action to Defend Daughters in Sports]()
WHAT: A group of dads – who also serve as state lawmakers – are leading a call for action on legislation to protect the rights of all daughters to compete on a level playing field in sports. The Dads Defending Daughters legislation, House Bill 1849, was introduced last month and would require public school entities and public institutions of higher education to ensure their sports activities are designated as male, female or coed, and expressly prohibit biological males from competing in teams or sports designated for females.
Oct. 03, 2025 /
![Northeast Republican Delegation: State Budget Still in Limbo]()
HARRISBURG – Members of the Northeast Republican Delegation of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today are calling on House Democrats to stop with the delays and put the budget on the calendar for all to vote.
Sep. 17, 2025 /
![Dads Defending Daughters: Lawmakers Continue Work to Ensure Fair Play for Women’s Sports]()
HARRISBURG – While majority House Democrats continue to block efforts to stop men from participating in women’s sports, a group of dads – who also serve as state lawmakers – are calling on fellow fathers across the Commonwealth to protect the rights of all daughters to compete on a level playing field.
Aug. 27, 2025 /
![Northeast Republican Delegation Statement on Pennsylvania Budget Impasse]()
HARRISBURG – The Northeast Republican Delegation of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing budget impasse:
Aug. 08, 2025 /
![Baker, Fritz React to State Police Shooting in Susquehanna County]()
HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) today issued the following statement concerning the shooting that occurred in Susquehanna County.
Jun. 24, 2025 /
![Baker, Fritz Announce Millions in Natural Gas Impact Fees to Benefit Susquehanna County Residents]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) today announced Susquehanna County will receive $4.8 million in impact fees paid by Marcellus Shale drilling companies, and 40 municipalities within Susquehanna County will receive an additional $8.45 million.
Jun. 17, 2025 /
![Local Leaders Applaud Housing and Safety Investments Across the 20th District]()
HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Jeff Olsommer (R-139) announced more than $1.75 million in state funding has been awarded to communities across the 20th Senatorial District through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund.
May. 21, 2025 /
![Local Lawmakers Announce More than $1.4 Million for 16 Community Projects in Pike and Wayne Counties]()
HARRISBURG – Sixteen community improvement projects in Pike and Wayne counties will receive more than $1.4 million in state funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Local Share Account (LSA) Program. The grants will support initiatives ranging from park and road improvements to public safety upgrades and workforce development planning.
May. 08, 2025 /
![Baker, Fritz Announce Funding for Improvements to Ira Reynolds Park Boat Launch]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) announced $257,400 was recently awarded in Susquehanna County to develop a non-motorized boat launch at Ira Reynolds Park along the Susquehanna River. The funding was approved through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s Boating Facility Grant Program.
Apr. 29, 2025 /
![PA Lawmakers to Explore Pennsylvania’s Untapped Energy Potential]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Exploring Pennsylvania’s Energy Potential” to discuss how Pennsylvania’s natural gas can be leveraged to lower costs, grow jobs, and strengthen grid reliability.
Apr. 23, 2025 /
![Fritz: Central Wayne Regional Authority to Realize Nearly $4 Million for Sewer Infrastructure Improvements]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) is announcing the Central Wayne Regional Authority will receive $3.97 million in grant and low-interest loan funding to replace all deteriorated sewer infrastructure in the Grove Street and Terrace Heights area with advanced and more durable construction materials.
Apr. 18, 2025 /
![Pugh, Fritz, Baker to Present Funding to IBEW Local 1319]()
WHAT: Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Brenda Pugh (R-120) will be on hand for the groundbreaking of a 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility for current and future generations of skilled electrical linemen with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1319. A mock check representing the funding for the project will be presented.