House Committee to Discuss Importance of Rare-Earth Elements

Aug. 21, 2023 /

WHAT: The House Republican Policy Committee will discuss rare-earth elements (REEs), minerals which used in electronics, clean energy, aerospace, automotive and defense. While China has the highest reserves of REEs, a Penn State University study revealed the existence in Pennsylvania streams of the most sought after heavy rare-earth elements.

Wentling to Hold Hard-To-Read License Plate Event

Aug. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) invites residents of the 7th Legislative District to join him Thursday, Aug. 31, to get their hard-to-read license plates replaced for free.

Kauffman to Host Senior Fair Sept. 15 in Fayetteville

Aug. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) will host his 2023 Senior Fair on Friday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department social hall, 101 W. Main St., Fayetteville.

Wentling Announces $45,000 Grant for Digital Literacy Program

Aug. 17, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced a $45,000 grant has been awarded to the West Central Workforce Development Board to support its digital literacy program. The program is made up of eight-week, in-person cohorts with at least 40 individuals with low levels of digital literacy. The project aims to improve their technology skills, especially career-search skills.

Borowicz Responds to Flemington Bridge Not Being Fully Opened on Schedule

Aug. 17, 2023 /

LOCK HAVEN – Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Union) issued the following response upon the news this morning that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will not be reopening one lane of the Flemington Bridge before Central Mountain High School resumes classes Wednesday, Aug. 30:

Gleim to Host Senior Expo Aug. 31 in Newville

Aug. 16, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) is hosting a Senior Expo on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 9-11 a.m. at the Big Spring Senior Center, 91 Doubling Gap Road in Newville.

Constitution Classes Coming to Shamokin, Stehr Says

Aug. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) is teaming up with the Northumberland County Council for the Arts and Humanities to sponsor a six-week course about the U.S. Constitution.

Tourism: Keystone to a Prosperous Tomorrow

Aug. 15, 2023 /

Pennsylvania is contending with ongoing outmigration and falling population as residents leave the Commonwealth in search of new opportunities for their families. With our total population loss ranking as the fourth highest in the nation, the loss of residents, their talent and their resources has been detrimental to our state economy, finances and culture. Between 2019-20, the Commonwealth experienced a $1.2 billion economic loss due to outmigration alone.

Maloney Announces Major Downtown Traffic Improvement

Aug. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) today announced that his request to help mitigate the tractor-trailer traffic through downtown Boyertown has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

Delozier to Host Car Seat Safety Check

Aug. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) will host a car seat safety check on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 4-7 p.m., at Platinum Preowned, located at 6039 Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg.