Press Releases

Cooper Bill to Foster School Dual Enrollment Programs Heads to Governor

Dec. 13, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – To cap off her first year as a member of the House of Representatives, legislation co-prime sponsored by freshman Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) was approved by the House on a final vote today and will head to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk.

Cooper’s ‘Aging with Confidence’ Hearing Highlights Senior Concerns and Safety

Oct. 25, 2023 /

MURRYSVILLE – During a House Republican Policy Committee hearing co-hosted by Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) and Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), testimony was received from local officials on the topics of guardianship, safety, and policies that can improve a senior’s well-being and dignity.

Cooper, Policy Committee to Host ‘Aging with Confidence’ Hearing

Oct. 23, 2023 /

WHAT: Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) will host a hearing of the House Republican Policy Committee to discuss topics of guardianship; safety matters, such as avoiding fraudulent scams that target seniors; and advocating for policies that will promote their well-being, autonomy and dignity.

Cooper: Process to Push Bad Election Reforms Silenced Citizens

Oct. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement after voting against a legislative proposal to revise election laws Thursday and after several late-night procedural maneuvers orchestrated by the House Democrats after 11:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Cooper, Kinsey Bill Boosts School Dual Enrollment Programs

Oct. 04, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Today, legislation sponsored by Reps. Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia) and Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) to improve the funding mechanism for dual enrollment programs was approved by the House.

Cooper to Host Mobile Shredding Event

Jul. 31, 2023 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) will be hosting a Mobile Shredding Event on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 9-11 a.m. The event will take place at her Washington Township/Export Office in the Donal Plaza, 105 Pfeffer Road, Suite 5, in Export.

Cooper: No Budget, No Pay for Legislators and Governor

Jul. 25, 2023 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) will soon introduce legislation that would suspend compensation to state officials when Harrisburg fails to pass a budget before July 1.

Cooper’s Community Fair Scheduled for Saturday

Jul. 24, 2023 /

NEW KENSINGTON –Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) and her district staff are urging area residents to attend her Community Health, Wellness and Careers Fair Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown New Kensington, between Barnes and 10th streets.

Cooper Bill Would Foster School Dual Enrollment Programs

Jun. 28, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Today, legislation co-prime sponsored by Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) cleared the House Education Committee with a unanimous vote. House Bill 1258 proposes improvements to the current law pertaining to dual enrollment programs in Pennsylvania schools by temporarily removing the requirement that students enrolled in such programs are removed from the school’s average daily membership.

House Bipartisan Caucus Rolls Out Agenda at News Conference

Jun. 13, 2023 /

HARRISBURG - Today, the Pennsylvania House Bipartisan “Meet Me in the Middle” Caucus hosted a news conference where they rolled out their agenda for this legislative term.

Bipartisan ‘Meet Me in The Middle’ Caucus Forming in House

Jun. 12, 2023 /

WHAT: Reps. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland), Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia), Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and Patty Kim (D-Dauphin/Cumberland) will hold a press conference to discuss the 2023-24 Bipartisan “Meet Me in the Middle” Caucus.

Export’s Downtown Project Gets Boost From State Grant

Mar. 17, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – A project to enhance Export Borough’s downtown area is receiving nearly $500,000 from the Commonwealth Finance Authority, Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland), Sen. Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) and Export Mayor Joe Zaccagnini announced today.

Cooper Issues Response to Governor’s Budget

Mar. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) issued the below statement following Tuesday’s budget address:

Open House Events Planned at Cooper’s Local Offices

Feb. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) invites residents and business in the 55th Legislative District to visit her new district offices in New Kensington and Washington Township next month for open house events.

Westmoreland Delegation Lauds Broadband Plan

Jan. 19, 2023 /

WESTMORELAND – At a press conference hosted by Westmoreland County officials, plans to bring internet connectivity to unserved communities were heralded by Westmoreland House members.

Scholarship Well Deserved for Salem Township Native, Says Cooper

Jan. 10, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) celebrated the accomplishments of Salem Township’s Alli Jobe, who received a scholarship from the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation during an award ceremony Tuesday at the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.