State Rep. Jesse Topper
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Recent News About State Rep. Jesse Topper
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Pennsylvania leader calls for educational reform after assessment results
Incoming Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper has highlighted the need for significant changes in the state's education system following the release of recent statewide assessment results.
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House Republicans support PA Supreme Court's election ruling on ballot compliance
Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler and incoming House Republican Leader Jesse Topper have expressed their approval of a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision.
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Topper and Stefano announce nearly $3 million in community improvement grants
Several community-improvement projects in Bedford County have been awarded $3 million in funding, as announced by Rep. Jesse Topper and Sen. Pat Stefano.
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Grant awarded for Old Route 126 repair after landslide closure
Part of Old Route 126 in Union Township will undergo repairs following a $350,000 state grant. This announcement was made by Representative Jesse Topper and Senator Judy Ward.
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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 a statement regarding the resignation of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein.
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Topper criticizes rushed education funding bill in House committee
On June 4, 2024, in Harrisburg, Republican Chairman Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) issued a statement following the House Education Committee meeting that expedited legislation addressing Basic Education Funding.
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Hours Extended at Topper’s McConnellsburg Office
On April 24, 2024, Rep. Jesse Topper's McConnellsburg office in Bedford has announced extended hours to better serve residents. The office, located at 421 Lincoln Way East, will now be open through the lunch hour starting in May. The new hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, with the office being closed on Fridays.Representative Jesse Topper highlighted the reason behind the extended hours, stating, "As more and more people stop by the office over the lunch hour, it made sense to keep it open to assist more people with state-related issues."Aside from...
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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) has expressed his vision for the future of post-secondary education in the state.Topper emphasized the importance of accessibility, affordability, and accountability in higher education, stating, "I, along with my fellow sponsors of this legislation, believe that Pennsylvania should be a shining example of accessibility, affordability and...
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Opportunities Exist to Improve Educational System, but Governor’s Overall Budget Spend Number is Simply Too High, Topper Says
In response to Governor Josh Shapiro's spending proposal, Representative Jesse Topper, a Republican from Bedford/Fulton, expressed concerns about the excessive spending and the potential for a massive tax increase. The governor is seeking to increase spending by $3.7 billion to a total of $48.34 billion, which Topper believes is simply unsustainable."While there is much in the proposal that I found problematic," Topper stated, "I was encouraged to hear the governor embrace a model similar to my House Bill 1574 to create performance-based funding incentives for institutes...
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Topper, Stefano Announce Funding to Improve Trails in Bedford County
Jan. 17, 2024 - Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) and Sen. Patrick Stefano (R-Bedford/Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) have announced grant funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to improve recreational trails in Bedford County."Bedford County is home to outdoor recreational opportunities that will be more accessible through an improved trail system," said Rep. Topper. "As ecotourism continues to grow, this will bring additional tourism dollars to our area."The $84,651 grant will be allocated to the Bedford County Development Association to complete...
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Topper Bill to Increase Learning Flexibility Now Law
Pennsylvania schools now have more flexibility in providing educational opportunities to students, thanks to a new law sponsored by Republican Chairman of the House Education Committee, Rep. Jesse Topper. The law, known as Act 56 of 2023, changes the instructional time requirement from 180 days to either 180 days or 990 secondary and 900 elementary hours.According to Rep. Topper, this law will allow schools to "meet the needs of students" by providing more options for tabulating instructional time. He explained, "Giving schools more options to tabulate instructional time...
