Feb. 26, 2025 /
![Leadbeter to Introduce Legislation to Protect Children, Defend Conservative Values]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced he is introducing legislation that would make it a third-degree felony for any individual who allows a minor to attend a drag show.
Feb. 25, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced today House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) appointed him to serve as the Republican chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.
Feb. 05, 2025 /
![Leadbeter Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) attended a joint session of the General Assembly at which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Leadbeter issued the following statement in response to the governor’s plan:
Dec. 05, 2024 /
![Leadbeter Prepares for 2025-26 Legislative Session with Plans to Introduce 29 Bills]()
HARRISBURG – As the 2025-26 Pennsylvania Legislative Session gets underway, state Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) is already taking bold steps to address the key issues facing the Commonwealth. With co-sponsorship memos for 29 bills already, Leadbeter is demonstrating his commitment to delivering practical, conservative solutions in the upcoming legislative term.
Oct. 23, 2024 /
![Leadbeter Announces More Than $2.2 Million in State Grants for Columbia County]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) today announced state grants totaling more than $2.2 million to communities throughout Columbia County for key infrastructure and safety projects.
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![Leadbeter: Democrats Support Wasteful Spending and Tax Increases in Multi-Billion Dollar Spending Spree]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) issued the following statement on the $47.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2024-25:
Jun. 26, 2024 /
![Bi-Partisan Anti-Human Trafficking Bill Advances in House Education Committee]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) issued the following statement in response to the House Education Committee approving his legislation on anti-human trafficking prevention in higher education:
Apr. 15, 2024 /
![Leadbeter, Policy Committee Host First in Series of Hearings on Job-Creating Tax Reform]()
BLOOMSBURG – Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the first in a series of hearings to discuss ways to foster economic growth in Pennsylvania through business-related tax reform last Thursday.
Apr. 10, 2024 /
![House GOP Policy Committee Hosts First in Series of Hearings on Job-Creating Tax Reform]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia), and other lawmakers will host the first hearing in a series titled “Job-Creating Tax Reform” to discuss ways to foster economic growth through business-related tax reform.
Mar. 27, 2024 /
![Local Roadway Project Receives Grant Funding, Says Leadbeter]()
HARRISBURG – A roadway project in the 109th Legislative District was awarded $500,000 in Multimodal Transportation Funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), according to Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia).
Mar. 22, 2024 /
![House Members Propose Comprehensive Package of Bills to Safeguard Individuals Who Dispute Child Pronoun Requests]()
HARRISBURG – In a significant move to protect and defend constitutional rights, a group of House members today introduced a package of bills aimed at safeguarding freedom of speech and conscience.
Feb. 16, 2024 / Press Release
![Leadbeter Announces Grant Funding to Local Fire, EMS Companies]()
HARRISBURG – Seventeen fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 109th District were awarded grant funding through the 2023-24 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced today.
Feb. 12, 2024 /
![Leadbeter, Culver Announce Grant Funding to Local Technical School]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) and Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Montour/Northumberland/Snyder) announced local funding to Columbia County through this year’s Career and Technical Education Grants Program.
Feb. 06, 2024 /
![Leadbeter Issues Statement on Shapiro’s Lack of Support for Pennsylvanians]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbetter (R-Columbia) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48 billion spending plan, announced today:
Dec. 19, 2023 /
![Leadbeter Announces Grant Dollars to Local Foundation]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) today announced $33,000 in state funding has been awarded to the Community Giving Foundation in Columbia County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
Aug. 07, 2023 /
![Empowering Women's Choices and Care: Real Alternatives' Role in Urban and Rural Health]()
By State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia)
Jun. 08, 2023 /
![Stand Up for Your Vote! Reject Ranked-Choice Voting in Pennsylvania!]()
There is a treacherous voting scheme creeping in, aiming to steal your voice and render your vote irrelevant. It is called Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV), and it is the brainchild of the progressive Left. Do not be fooled by their false promises of fairness and choice. RCV is a recipe for disaster that must be unequivocally rejected if we want our votes to truly count.
Apr. 27, 2023 /
![Leadbeter Announces $118,900 Grant for Bloomsburg Boat Launch Facility]()
BLOOMSBURG – Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced today that the Town of Bloomsburg will receive a $118,900 grant for the design and construction of a new boat launch facility on its property at the confluence of Fishing Creek and the Susquehanna River in Columbia County. The project would include a new motorized and nonmotorized launch ramp, paved parking, and an access road and path.
Apr. 24, 2023 /
![Leadbeter to Host Active Shooter and Concealed Carry Seminar]()
BERWICK—State Rep. Robert Leadbeter is set to host an active shooter and concealed carry seminar on Tuesday, May 9, from 6-8 p.m. at Reliance Fire Hall, located at 501 W. 3rd Street, Berwick.
Apr. 21, 2023 /
BERWICK – Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) hosted his district office grand opening in Berwick Friday, April 21.