Executive Decision Subverts Input of PA Citizens

Sep. 21, 2023 /

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced his administration will be implementing an automatic voter registration system in Pennsylvania just eight weeks before a general election, circumventing the legislative process. The constitutionality of this unilateral decision is in question and the timing again sows distrust among the people.

Gaydos, Kinkead Hear from Constituents Concerning Assistance for Landslide-Prone Victims

Sep. 21, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – During a town hall meeting on Wednesday in Sewickley, Allegheny County, state Reps. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) discussed their legislation to create a new insurance program for homeowners living in landslide-prone areas, as well as assistance to local governments that wish to mitigate the risk of landslides within their communities.

Rapp Applauds $200,000 Grant to Boost Manufacturing Employment

Sep. 21, 2023 /

WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) announced today the Northwest PA Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC) will receive a $200,000 Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) grant to support manufacturing programs. The money will go to NWIRC’s “Project Manufacturing Talent Stream,” a program that brings students and other future job seekers on-site to manufacturers to explore career opportunities.

Causer to Host Potter County Senior Citizens Expo Oct. 13

Sep. 21, 2023 /

COUDERSPORT – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is inviting area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers to the annual Potter County Senior Citizens Expo in Roulette on Friday, Oct. 13.

Staats to Introduce Campaign Finance Law Compliance Measure

Sep. 21, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) said Thursday he will soon be introducing legislation to put more teeth in campaign finance law compliance when third parties request documentation of reimbursements not already itemized in campaign finance reports.

Seniors for Safe Driving Program Set for Oct. 19, Says Irvin

Sep. 20, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Motorists age 55 or older who want to sharpen their driving skills while also getting a discount on auto insurance are encouraged to sign up for Rep. Rich Irvin’s (R-Huntingdon/Mifflin/Centre) Seniors for Safe Driving class on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westminster Woods, 360 Westminster Drive, Huntingdon.

Adams Hosts Policy Committee Hearing on Creating Educational Pipelines to Prosperity

Sep. 19, 2023 /

HAWLEY – Rep. Joe Adams (R-Pike/Wayne), House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and members of the committee held a hearing today in Hawley to examine what technical and vocational education services are available, the need for a centralized career and technical center (CTC), and how to develop existing services into more robust programs.

Scialabba Upholding Parental Rights, Involvement with Child’s Care

Sep. 19, 2023 /

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP – Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) announced she is introducing legislation after Pennsylvania became the first state in the country to award a statewide $3 million contract to Kooth, a London-based online platform where school-aged children can receive mental health care without parental knowledge, involvement or consent.

Automatic Voter Registration Should Require Legislation, Cutler Says

Sep. 19, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – With Gov. Josh Shapiro announcing Tuesday his administration will be implementing an automatic voter registration system in Pennsylvania, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said that new system should be created through legislation, not executive guidance.

Gaydos, Kinkead to Host Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Landslide Legislation

Sep. 19, 2023 /

WHAT: Reps. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) will be hosting a town hall meeting to discuss proposed legislation that would create a new insurance program for homeowners living in landslide-prone areas, as well as assist local governments that wish to mitigate the risk of landslides within their communities.

Stefano, Grimm Krupa and Warner to Host Senior Expo on Oct. 6

Sep. 18, 2023 /

FAYETTE – Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-51) and Rep. Ryan Warner (R-52) are hosting a free Senior Expo on Friday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, 2201 University Drive, Lemont Furnace.

Register Now for Mackenzie’s September Veteran Assistance Hours

Sep. 18, 2023 /

BETHLEHEM – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veteran Assistance Hours each month at her Bethlehem office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Wednesday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1425 Mountain Dr. N in Bethlehem.

Adams to Host Hearing on Creating Educational Pipelines

Sep. 18, 2023 /

WHAT: To boost education in our Commonwealth, Rep. Joe Adams (R-Pike/Wayne) will host a hearing titled “Creating Educational Pipelines to Prosperity.” This forum will examine what technical and vocational education services are available and how to develop those existing services into a more robust program.