Interchange to be Named for Fallen Trooper

Mar. 15, 2024 /

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.

Mihalek, Colleagues to Present Food Safety Bills

Mar. 14, 2024 /

Reps. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and other House members will host a news conference to discuss legislation that addresses dangerous chemicals used in a variety of different foods.

Rader to Hold Identity Theft Seminar April 4

Mar. 14, 2024 /

BLAKESLEE – In his continuing effort to inform residents of the latest scams, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) is once again teaming up with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General for an identity theft seminar.

Struzzi Weighs in on Shapiro Energy Policy Proposal

Mar. 14, 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.”

O’Neal, Kail Stand Against Governor’s Energy Tax

Mar. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG — In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed energy plan, released today, March 13, in Scranton, Reps. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement:

Heffley Announces Legislation on Building, Inspector Codes

Mar. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announces legislation that would reassess and update the state’s building codes and regulations, in an effort to combat the housing shortage and improve attainability in the Commonwealth.

Major to Introduce Legislation to Address Tiny Homes

Mar. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) today announced she will soon be introducing legislation to make it easier for local governments to include tiny houses in their communities as part of a package of legislation aimed at addressing affordable housing in the Commonwealth.

Stender to Host Senior Fair

Mar. 13, 2024 /

SUNBURY – Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) invites seniors of the 108th Legislative District to his upcoming Senior Fair on Friday, March 22, in Sunbury.

Bernstine to Host Town Hall Meetings

Mar. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is looking forward to meeting with residents of the 8th Legislative District during a series of town hall meetings he will be hosting in April.

Delozier to Host Job and Government Services Fair

Mar. 13, 2024 /

WHAT: Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) will be hosting a Job and Government Services Fair for constituents of the 88th Legislative District. This is a free event for local employers, job seekers and state agencies to connect over opportunities and facilitate state services, while also educating the public about Clean Slate expansion as it relates to the workforce.

Wentling Announces $25,000 for Law Enforcement Recruitment in Farrell

Mar. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) awarded the city of Farrell a $25,000 Law Enforcement Recruitment grant. The goal of this funding is to support Act 120 training and recruitment activities for law enforcement officers. Act 120 is a mandatory training program for municipal police offers in Pennsylvania which is provided through the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC).

York County House Republicans: Funding Awarded to York County Police for Recruitment

Mar. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – As police departments throughout the nation face officer shortages, two York County departments were awarded a combined $38,000 in Law Enforcement Recruitment grant funding, House Appropriations Republican chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) announced.