Press Releases

Defending Our Daughters: Make the Promise

January 7, 2026

HARRISBURG – Continuing his advocacy for fairness in women’s sports, Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) is inviting people to join the “Defending Our Daughters” campaign to show support for the Commonwealth’s female athletes.

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Baker, Brown, Fritz, Olsommer Announce Millions in Grant Funding for Watershed Restoration, Parks and Community Projects

December 18, 2025

HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) announced the approval of funding totaling more than $4.6 million for environmental, recreational and community improvement projects across Susquehanna, Wayne and Pike counties. The grants were awarded through multiple Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) programs, including the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program and statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funding.

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Northeast Republican Delegation: State Budget Impasse Nears End, Delivering Key Wins for Taxpayers, Businesses and Energy Independence

November 12, 2025

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.

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Local Hero and Surviving WWII Army Ranger Honored

Local Hero and Surviving WWII Army Ranger Honored

July 21, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today honored Sgt. Joseph J. Drake, a local centenarian and one of only five surviving World War II Army Rangers. Drake also recently received the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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