Stehr to Host Senior Citizens Expo in Pine Grove

Aug. 25, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) is inviting area seniors, their family members and caregivers to her upcoming Pine Grove Senior Expo on Friday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pine Grove Hose Hook and Ladder, 1 Orchard St., Pine Grove.

Wentling Announces $350,000 for Trail Project in Hermitage

Aug. 24, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced $350,000 from PennDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Fund will be used to construct a trail connecting Lorenwood Drive to the nearby Hermitage Athletics Complex.

Cook to Host Central Greene School District Town Meeting

Aug. 24, 2023 /

WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is hosting a town meeting for Central Greene School District communities on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Waynesburg Central High School auditorium.

Barton: Legislation Will Increase Campaign Finance Transparency

Aug. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) said Wednesday he is circulating a co-sponsorship memo for legislation to increase campaign finance transparency by requiring campaigns and campaign organizations to itemize reimbursements on campaign finance reports.

Warner to Host Concealed Carry Seminar Sept. 21

Aug. 23, 2023 /

CONNELLSVILLE – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) is inviting current concealed carry permit holders and those considering obtaining a permit to attend his upcoming Concealed Carry Seminar.

Wait, Didn’t the Governor Say the Budget is Done?

Aug. 22, 2023 /

To hear Gov. Josh Shapiro talk, a state budget is in place and all is well at the Capitol. He’s been crisscrossing the state the last couple weeks bragging about “historic” investments in everything from education and economic development to public safety.

Lawmakers Seek to Hold Telecommunications Utilities Accountable

Aug. 22, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – A group of state House lawmakers representing primarily rural areas of the Commonwealth has introduced a package of six bills aimed at holding telecommunications companies accountable to their customers. Some of the measures come in response to a series of public input hearings hosted by the Public Utility Commission (PUC) in Tioga, Bradford and Wyoming counties.

Warner to Host Hard-to-Read License Plate Replacement Event

Aug. 22, 2023 /

CONNELLSVILLE – As a growing number of residents in Fayette County and across the Commonwealth are dealing with illegible license plates, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) is teaming up with the Pennsylvania State Police in hosting another event to help get those plates replaced.

Owlett’s Game Commission Night Sept. 14

Aug. 21, 2023 /

WELLSBORO – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is inviting area sportsmen and women to his upcoming Game Commission Night featuring a presentation by Pennsylvania Game Commission Furbearer Biologist Tom Keller.

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.