Flick to Host Fishing with Flick and Mayor Slaughter Event on April 20

Apr. 09, 2024 /

Hosted in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Mentored Youth Trout Day, the free event is designed for youths, ages 4-16 years, to enjoy the outdoors, pair up with a parent or mentor and learn the art of angling. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lycoming Creek across the street from Bowman Field, near the Original League baseball field.

BVA Football Champs Welcomed by Legislators

Apr. 08, 2024 /

The Belle Vernon Area Football Team was recognized for winning the 2023 PIAA Class AAA Championship in Harrisburg Monday. Players and coaches had an opportunity to meet Pennsylvania State Reps. Eric Davanzo and Ryan Warner, as well as Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tem Kim Ward and Sen. Pat Stefano. The Leopards beat Northwestern Lehigh 38-7 in December to win the team’s second PIAA trophy in as many years.

BVA Football Champs Welcomed by Legislators

Apr. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The Belle Vernon Area Football Team was recognized for winning the 2023 PIAA Class AAA Championship in Harrisburg Monday. Players and coaches had an opportunity to meet Pennsylvania State Reps. Eric Davanzo and Ryan Warner, as well as Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tem Kim Ward and Sen. Pat Stefano. The Leopards beat Northwestern Lehigh 38-7 in December to win the team’s second PIAA trophy in as many years.

Secure Your Spring Clean: Ryncavage to Host Community Shredding Event on April 13

Apr. 08, 2024 /

LUZERNE – As tax day approaches, safeguarding personal information is paramount. In an effort to help local residents protect themselves against identity theft, state Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) will host a Shredding Day for residents of the 119th Legislative District on Saturday, April 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Crestwood High School, where residents can easily dispose of documents and mail with personal and sensitive information.

Kerwin’s Gold Star Family Memorial Bill Passes PA House, Cutler Announces

Apr. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced Wednesday legislation introduced by Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) to permit the Department of General Services to construct a memorial monument on state Capitol grounds recognizing Gold Star Families has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Back to Basics: House Republican Appropriations Committee Offers Reform Bills Following Budget Hearings

Apr. 08, 2024 /

WHAT: Republican House Appropriations Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will host a press conference to unveil “Back to Basics” government reform bills. This legislative package is based on observations and feedback from agencies during the 2024 budget hearings. Other confirmed speakers include state Reps. Dawn Keefer (R-York), Ann Flood (R-Northampton), and Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks).

Seeking Justice: Warner Bill Takes Aim at Child Torture

Apr. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Citing an increase in cases involving the torture of a child, including one in Fayette County earlier this year, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) has introduced legislation establishing the offense of child torture in the Commonwealth.

Kuzma to Host Shredding Event

Apr. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Andrew Kuzma (R-Allegheny/Washington) today announced he is hosting a free shredding event on Saturday, April 20, at Elizabeth Borough Volunteer Fire Company to give residents of the 39th Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.

Bernstine to Host Concealed Carry Seminar April 13

Apr. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – In his continuing efforts to better inform area gun owners regarding Pennsylvania’s firearms laws, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is hosting a concealed carry seminar on Saturday, April 13, in Butler.

O’Neal to Host Shredding Event at Hollywood Casino

Apr. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) will be holding a shredding event on Saturday, April 13, at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows to give residents of the 48th Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.

Gillen Announces Tax Assistance Workshop at Berks Encore Douglassville Center on April 12

Apr. 05, 2024 /

DOUGLASSVILLE - On Friday, April 12, from 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will visit the Berks Encore Douglassville Wellness & Activity Center (2144 Weavertown Rd., Douglassville, PA 19518) to assist Berks County residents with filing their Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PA-1000) applications and/or their Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax (PIT) returns (PA-40).

House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Biden’s Blockade of LNG Exports

Apr. 05, 2024 /

House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Fueling Pennsylvanian’s Future: Liquid Natural Gas” to discuss the negative impacts of the arbitrary pause on LNG exports and why the world is a better place with Pennsylvania energy. A press conference on this topic will take place immediately following the hearing.