Media Availability with House Republican Leader
WHAT: Press Availability to address REAL ID, SEPTA privatization efforts, Governor’s mansion arson investigation, and other issues facing the Commonwealth.
Press Releases
Amid Chronic Budget Issues, Topper to Introduce Legislation to Privatize Part of SEPTA’s Operations
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) today filed a co-sponsorship memo in advance of the introduction of legislation outlining a plan to address SEPTA’s chronic budget issues by privatizing the transportation authority’s busing operations.
Topper Condemns Arson Attack at Governor’s Residence
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) today condemned the alleged arson attack that occurred at the Governor’s Residence last night:
Topper: Embrace Efforts to Right-Size Government
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) today issued the following response to Gov. Josh Shapiro issuing an executive order on the state civil service system:
Pennsylvania House Republicans Respond to Governor’s FY 2025-26 Budget Address
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican leadership responded to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s FY 2025-26 budget address Tuesday, pointing out the proposed spending plan is based in unsustainable spending increases and an unnecessary and unaffordable expansion of government.
Pennsylvania House Republicans to Respond to Governor’s Budget Address
WHO: House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), House Republican Whip Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), House Republican Appropriations Chairman Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), others.
Topper, Stefano Announce Grant for Old Turnpike Trail
HARRISBURG – Plans to bring to fruition a new trail on the abandoned turnpike got a funding boost when the Bedford Fulton Joint Recreation Authority received a $124,780 state grant, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Beford/Fulton) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced.
House Republican Leadership Statement on Passing of Rep. Matt Gergely
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House Republican Leadership Team consisting of Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), Whip Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), Appropriations Chairman Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), Caucus Chairman Martina White (R-Philadelphia), Caucus Administrator Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), Caucus Secretary Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bedford), and Policy Committee Chairman David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) made the following statement on the news of the passing of Rep. Matt Gergely (D-Allegheny):
Topper: New House Rules Enhance Member Voices, Encourage Meaningful Discussion in Policy Debate
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) made the following statement about the adoption of new House rules for the 2025-26 legislative session:
Topper Leads House Republicans in Taking the Oath of Office
“I cannot thank the people of Bedford and Fulton counties enough for returning me to office,” Topper said. “The trust they have placed in me to serve them is never lost in my work. Serving as the state representative for the place where I grew up and continue to call home is the greatest professional honor of my life.”
Topper: Statewide Assessment Scores Show Need for Transformational Change in Education
HARRISBURG – Incoming Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) said Wednesday the recent statewide assessment results from the Pennsylvania Department of Education show transformational change is needed in Pennsylvania’s system of education to achieve meaningful improvement.
House Republicans Applaud PA Supreme Court for Upholding the Rule of Law in Election Decision
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and incoming House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) issued the following joint statement on the recent decision of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Republican National Committee v. All 67 County Boards of Elections:
Topper, Stefano Announce Nearly $3 Million in Community-Improvement Grants
HARRISBURG – Several community-improvement projects across Bedford County received $3 million in funding, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced.
Old Route 126 to be Fixed Through Grant, Topper, Ward Say
HARRISBURG – Part of Old Route 126 in Union Township impacted by a landslide will be repaired through a $350,000 state grant, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) said.
Topper Comments on PASSHE Chancellor Greenstein’s Resignation
HARRISBURG – The Republican chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), issued the following statement on the resignation of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein:
Topper Bill to Give Districts Freedom to Explore Shared Learning, Consolidation Approved by Committee
HARRISBURG – Acknowledging the need to modernize and improve the educational system in Pennsylvania, legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Beford/Fulton) that would encourage districts to explore sharing services and possible mergers was unanimously approved by the House Education Committee today.
Topper Comments on Rushed Education Funding Bill
HARRISBURG – Following the House Education Committee meeting to rush through legislation to address Basic Education Funding, Republican Chairman Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) issued the following statement:
Hours Extended at Topper’s McConnellsburg Office
BEDFORD – To better serve residents, Rep. Jesse Topper’s (R-Bedford/Fulton) McConnellsburg office, located at 421 Lincoln Way East, will now be open through the lunch hour.
Topper, Republicans Unveil Viable Reform Bills to Make Higher Education More Accessible, Affordable, Accountable
HARRISBURG – Following the introduction of a series of bills to revamp and improve how state government funds higher education in Pennsylvania, Republican Chairman of the House Education Committee Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), released the following statement:
Opportunities Exist to Improve Educational System, but Governor’s Overall Budget Spend Number is Simply Too High, Topper Says
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s spending proposal:
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