Schmitt Bill to Hold Shepherds of Taxpayer Dollars Accountable

Apr. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Senior citizens across the Commonwealth rely on their local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for various services, yet 13% of the state’s 52 AAAs are not meeting state requirements. To ensure the public knows the status of their local AAA, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) will soon introduce a bill to require the Department of Aging to display a non-compliant AAA list and corrective action plans on its website.

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.