Armanini Proposes Sales Tax Holiday

Mar. 25, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Sales tax would be temporarily exempt on purchases of shoulder pads, gloves, helmets and other football equipment under a new proposal from Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk).

Weaknecht Invites Residents to a Free Shredding Event

Mar. 25, 2026 /

BERN TOWNSHIP – State Rep. Eric Weaknecht (R-Berks) is teaming up with Tompkins to host a free shedding event for district residents to help prevent identity theft. The event will be held at Conrad Weiser Middle School, 347 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia, on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Marcell to Host Senior Expo March 27

Mar. 24, 2026 /

RICHBORO – Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) is inviting area seniors, their families and their caregivers to attend her Senior Expo on Friday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Spring Mill Country Club, 80 Jacksonville Road in Ivyland.

Anderson to Host Financial Wellness Event April 8 in Dillsburg

Mar. 24, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marc Anderson (R-York) is partnering with the PA Treasury Department to host a Financial Wellness Event on Wednesday, April 8, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at his district office, located at 1 E. Harrisburg St. in Dillsburg.

Armanini Bill for Fentanyl Detection Dogs Passes House

Mar. 23, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would develop standards to certify police dogs trained to detect fentanyl passed the House of Representatives today on a unanimous vote, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield).

Causer Calls on Shapiro to Invest Federal Rural Health Funding in PA’s Northern Tier

Mar. 23, 2026 /

BRADFORD – In the midst of ongoing conversations with the Shapiro administration about the brewing health care crisis in the region, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) penned a letter to the governor urging him to ensure vital federal health care funds are directed to the communities that need it most, including those in the 67th Legislative District and across the Northern Tier.

Petition Launched Urging Vote on Flick’s Child Custody Legislation

Mar. 23, 2026 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) today announced a petition has started to urge a vote on his child custody legislation, House Bill 1499, which would ensure fairness in custody determinations during divorce proceedings and protect the rights of children to have equal access to both parents, provided they are willing and fit.

Twardzik, Argall Announce Nearly $1 Million Awarded to Enhance Schuylkill Haven Electric Grid

Mar. 23, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are pleased to announce that the Borough of Schuylkill Haven has been awarded $994,746 through the Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grants to enhance the reliability and resiliency of its electric grid. The funding will allow the borough to purchase an Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Supervisory Control Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, providing real-time data and improving response times to power outages.

Owlett to Host Future Entrepreneur Summit with Focus on Trades

Mar. 20, 2026 /

WELLSBORO – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is inviting area students and aspiring tradesmen and business leaders to his second annual Future Entrepreneur Summit on Thursday, April 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Lambs Creek Events, 200 Gateway Drive, Mansfield.