Lawmakers Condemn Potential Closure of Penn State Schuylkill

Feb. 27, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) issued statements condemning Penn State’s new plan that could close Penn State Schuylkill. The closure of this campus would jeopardize local jobs, harm the regional economy, and make it harder to earn a college degree in northeast Pennsylvania.

Hogan Announces Funding for Area Infrastructure Projects

Feb. 27, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hogan (Bucks) today announced that two infrastructure projects in the 142nd District have received funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) program.

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Protect Parental Rights in Medical Decisions for Minor Children

Feb. 27, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced legislation aimed at protecting the rights of parents and guardians in the medical decision-making process for their minor children. The bill, known as Simon’s Law, would require health care professionals or facilities to notify parents before placing a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order on any patient under the age of 18. The law would also require written or oral consent from at least one parent or guardian before a DNR order can be issued.

Causer to Hold Satellite Office Hours

Feb. 27, 2025 /

BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold his satellite office hours on Thursday, March 6, at the following locations:

Kephart, Armanini Invite Constituents to Open House

Feb. 26, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) and Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) today announced an Open House at their new shared Clearfield office located at 14 S. Front St., Clearfield, on Thursday, March 6, from 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

Kephart, Armanini Invite Constituents to Open House

Feb. 26, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) and Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) today announced an Open House at their new shared Clearfield office located at 14 S. Front St., Clearfield, on Thursday, March 6, from 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

Walsh Issues Statement on Possible Closure of Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Feb. 26, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) today issued a statement regarding Penn State University’s new plan that could close Penn State Wilkes-Barre and other branch campuses in the region. The closure of the Lehman Township campus would impact local jobs, harm the regional economy, and make it more difficult to earn a college degree in northeast Pennsylvania.

Bernstine Announces ARLE Funding for Center Township Traffic Safety Project

Feb. 26, 2025 /

BUTLER – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is pleased to announce the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has awarded Center Township in Butler County $563,970 in Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) funding. This grant will be used to fully replace the traffic signal equipment at the intersection of Route 8 and Beech Road, ensuring the intersection meets modern-day operational and safety standards.

Kephart Announces Traffic Safety Funding for Morris Township

Feb. 26, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) today announced that Morris Township in Clearfield County is receiving over $100,000 in ARLE funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

Kauffman to Host AARP Smart Driver Courses

Feb. 26, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) is hosting the AARP Smart Driver Course for older drivers living in the 89th District in Franklin County, which includes the townships of Greene, Guilford and Hamilton, and Chambersburg Borough.