Watro’s ‘National Medal of Honor Day’ Resolution Advances

Mar. 20, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – A resolution recognizing March 25, 2024, as “National Medal of Honor Day” in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), today was unanimously approved by the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. House Resolution 347 will next be considered by the full House of Representatives.

Scheuren to Host Blood Drive in Conjunction with Peter Becker Community

Mar. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) today announced she is hosting a Save a Life Blood Drive, on Tuesday, May 14, from 1-6 p.m. at the Peter Becker Community, located at 800 Maple Ave., Harleysville. This event will be co-hosted with Peter Becker Community and will be operated by the American Red Cross.

Landmark Data Privacy Bill Passes House, Says Scialabba

Mar. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) announced that a bill she authored with Rep. Ed Neilson, giving Pennsylvanians the ability to control how their personal data is used and sold passed the House on Monday.

Interchange to be Named for Fallen Trooper

Mar. 19, 2024 /

Editor’s Note: The location for this event has been changed. WHAT: Act 17 of 2023 designates the interchange of U.S. Routes 22/322 with Arch Rock Road in Fermanagh Township, Juniata County, as the Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau, Jr. Memorial Interchange.

Owlett, Yaw Applaud Grant for Northern Tioga SD

Mar. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced a $1.1 million grant has been awarded to Northern Tioga School District to boost health and safety for its students.

Wentling Announces More than $1 Million Grant for Sharon City School District

Mar. 15, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is awarding $1.05 million to Sharon City School District to further establish safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for kids, while preventing and responding to acts of bullying, violence and hate in the community.

Struzzi Weighs in on Shapiro Energy Policy Proposal

Mar. 15, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), longtime supporter of Pennsylvania’s energy independence and advocate for energy-related jobs statewide, issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal for “a new era of energy leadership in the Commonwealth.”