MATZIE, Robert F., a Representative from Allegheny and Beaver Counties; born in Sewickley, Allegheny County, Pa., 1968; graduated, Ambridge Area High School, 1986; A.S., high technology communications, Community College of Beaver County, 1989; B.S., journalism and communications, Point Park University, 1992; on-air personality and program director, WMBA Radio, Ambridge; play-by-play announcer, Management Science Associates Sports Network; district administrative assistant, State Senator Gerald J.

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Robert F. Matzie earned an associate's degree in high technology communications from the Community College of Beaver County and a bachelor's degree in journalism and communications from Point Park University.

MATZIE, Robert F., a Representative from Allegheny and Beaver Counties; born in Sewickley, Allegheny County, Pa., 1968; graduated, Ambridge Area High School, 1986; A.S., high technology communications, Community College of Beaver County, 1989; B.S., journalism and communications, Point Park University, 1992; on-air personality and program director, WMBA Radio, Ambridge; play-by-play announcer, Management Science Associates Sports Network; district administrative assistant, State Senator Gerald J. LaValle (14 years); elected, mayor, Ambridge (2003-2004); member, Democratic State Committee; elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2008; reelected to the House for 8 more consecutive terms.

Robert previously worked as an on-air personality and program director at WMBA Radio in Ambridge, a play-by-play announcer for Management Science Associates Sports Network, and a district administrative assistant for State Senator Gerald J. LaValle.

MATZIE, Robert F., a Representative from Allegheny and Beaver Counties; born in Sewickley, Allegheny County, Pa., 1968; graduated, Ambridge Area High School, 1986; A.S., high technology communications, Community College of Beaver County, 1989; B.S., journalism and communications, Point Park University, 1992; on-air personality and program director, WMBA Radio, Ambridge; play-by-play announcer, Management Science Associates Sports Network; district administrative assistant, State Senator Gerald J. LaValle (14 years); elected, mayor, Ambridge (2003-2004); member, Democratic State Committee; elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2008; reelected to the House for 8 more consecutive terms; appointed, Legislative Data Processing Commission (2009-present); appointed, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (2011-present); elected, Majority Caucus Chairman (2025-present).

Robert currently serves in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was elected in 2008 and reelected for eight consecutive terms. He previously served as mayor of Ambridge from 2003 to 2004.

2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

“Our local business and industry partners can be powerful drivers of change, particularly with incentives like tax credits to encourage investment in new projects,” Matzie said. “The nearly $900,000 in tax credits we secured will go to work leveraging investments in projects to grow our downtown, create new commercial and residential space, and bring new business – and jobs – to our community.”

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“We can never stand still in our workforce training, as technology keeps producing new tools, processes, and production methods designed to make our manufacturing more cutting-edge,” Matzie said. “We have the best workers in the world, and there isn’t anything they can’t do or learn. This new funding will help ensure that they have the skills they need to stay ahead of the curve and keep our PA industries competitive.”

Supports tax credits to encourage business investment in new projects.

Supports workforce-training funding to help manufacturing workers keep pace with changing technology and production methods.

- Supports tax credits to encourage business investment in new projects.
- Supports workforce-training funding to help manufacturing workers keep pace with changing technology and production methods.

Economy

As of October 16, 2026, Robert F Matzie’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

“I have shared the opinion of the Aliquippa School District that decisions related to the competitive balance formula should use actual enrollment and view each transfer on a case-by-case basis rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.”

Supports using actual enrollment and case-by-case transfer reviews in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association competitive-balance formula.

- Supports using actual enrollment and case-by-case transfer reviews in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association competitive-balance formula.

Education

Matzie said his bill would:

* Make sure that all costs incurred by data centers to get their electricity is paid for by them – not households and small businesses.
* Require data centers to contribute to universal service programs and supplement the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, including providing new money for summer cooling.
* Require data centers to use an increasing amount of in-state “clean firm” energy to improve energy reliability, reduce emissions and create local jobs.

Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility — Pennsylvania House passes Matzie bill to protect utility consumers from data center-driven rate hikes (Rep. Robert F. Matzie, March 24, 2026)

“Nuclear energy is the key to a cleaner, more sustainable and more affordable energy future,” Matzie said. “Spreading awareness of the benefits of nuclear energy is vital to securing that future. That is why World Nuclear Energy Day is so important. I am proud to have sponsored H.R. 372 alongside Representative Tom Mehaffie, and equally proud to serve as co-chair with Representative Mehaffie and Senators John Kane and Lynda Culver of the Pennsylvania Nuclear Energy Caucus. We will continue, in a bipartisan fashion, to support nuclear energy as a safe, proven solution to the capacity challenges we face moving forward.”

Proposes requiring data centers to use increasing amounts of in-state “clean firm” energy.

Proposes requiring data centers to pay their electricity costs rather than passing them to households and small businesses.

Proposes requiring data centers to contribute to utility-assistance programs and provide new funding for summer cooling.

Supports nuclear energy as a safe solution for electricity-capacity needs and a cleaner, more sustainable and affordable energy future.

- Proposes requiring data centers to use increasing amounts of in-state “clean firm” energy.
- Proposes requiring data centers to pay their electricity costs rather than passing them to households and small businesses.
- Proposes requiring data centers to contribute to utility-assistance programs and provide new funding for summer cooling.
- Supports nuclear energy as a safe solution for electricity-capacity needs and a cleaner, more sustainable and affordable energy future.

Energy & the Environment

“I applaud Commissioner Zerfuss and the PUC for taking the reins on rail safety, and I’m glad the commission plans to focus on some of the same reporting, oversight and equipment issues I call for in my rail safety legislation,” said Matzie, who is chairman of the House Majority Caucus. “With thousands of miles of rail running through our region and federal regulations falling short, time is of the essence. We can’t afford to wait for another East Palestine.”

“Our district’s first responders are dedicated, talented, and fearless,” Matzie said. “They stand between our community and danger, and they ask nothing in return but to have the resources they need to do their lifesaving work. I was proud to help secure this funding so that our frontline heroes have the safe facilities they deserve and the equipment they need to respond when the next call comes in.”

Calls for rail-safety legislation addressing reporting, oversight and equipment issues.

Helped secure funding for first responder facilities and equipment.

- Calls for rail-safety legislation addressing reporting, oversight and equipment issues.
- Helped secure funding for first responder facilities and equipment.

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Robert F Matzie

- Proposes requiring data centers to pay their electricity costs rather than passing them to households and small businesses.
- Proposes requiring data centers to contribute to utility-assistance programs and provide new funding for summer cooling.
- Supports nuclear energy as a safe solution for electricity-capacity needs and a cleaner, more sustainable and affordable energy future.

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