In reflection of 2025, State Rep. Anita Kulik of the 45th District shares her gratitude for progress made in state governance. The year saw improved cooperation between legislative bodies, successful grant awards for communities and ongoing support for constituents.
Rep. Chris Deluzio introduced new legislation that would increase the rate of reimbursement from 50% to 60% for law enforcement agencies participating in the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program, and boost funding for the BVP program to $60 million a year.
State Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik, D-Allegheny, announced her resignation effective Nov. 30, 2026, to allow new leaders to emerge. Kulik, in office since 2016, expressed gratitude for serving her district and highlighted her accomplishments in the legislature.
Since January 2023, Rep. Chris Deluzio and his team have successfully returned over $10 million in federal benefits to Western PA constituents. Deluzio writes that he and his staff have closed nearly 3,000 cases, including helping individuals with disability benefits and other issues.
The Pennsylvania House is in session, continuing budget negotiations. Recent bipartisan bills include landslide insurance assistance and increasing unclaimed property claims. Additional legislation addresses harassment of sports officials and pet custody in divorces, reflecting ongoing legislative efforts.
Chris Deluzio, a congressman in Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District, seeks feedback on a proposed classroom smartphone ban to enhance learning. He notes bipartisan support for the initiative and encourages parents to participate in a survey addressing smartphone use in K-12 education.
The chair of the House Game and Fisheries Committee engages in issues beyond hunting and fishing, collaborating with the National Aviary and addressing challenges faced by Pennsylvania farmers, particularly crop damage from deer, through new cooperative programs.