Mar. 29, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced that more than $700,000 in federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding was awarded to four long-term care facilities in the region. The goal is to help sustain quality care as the Commonwealth’s population ages and residents’ needs change.
Mar. 29, 2023 /
WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, today announced the committee reported out its first three bills and sent them to the full House for consideration.
Mar. 29, 2023 /
RED LION — Rep. Wendy Fink (R-York) invites constituents from the 94th Legislative District to attend her upcoming Election Integrity Roundtable. During which, Fink will provide a legislative update, followed by a roundtable discussion.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
Acting Secretary Dr. Debra L Bogen, Kristen Rodack, Executive Deputy Secretary, Danielle Pierre, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Andrea Race, Chief Financial Officer, of the Department of Health testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on regulatory reform, support for EMS responders, and support of efforts to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity. Additionally, House Republicans questioned the rationale behind cutting support for individuals and families coping with ALS.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
Acting Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Ellen DiDomenico, Deputy Secretary, and Jenn Newell, Bureau Director for Quality Assurance and Administration of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on coordinating the care of people facing addiction issues equally statewide. Additionally, House Republicans asked what DDAP can to do to reduce regulatory barriers to care and recruit and retain staff in the recovery field.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Sullivan) met with Endless Mountains Heritage Region Executive Director Cain Chamberlin on March 27 to discuss projects and initiatives in Sullivan County.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
When Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his first state budget proposal in early March, he painted a rosier-than-reality picture of Pennsylvania’s financial future. The $45.8 spending plan for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is nearly 6% higher than the current year and he’s counting on using part of the budget surplus to balance it. Overburdened taxpayers should be worried, as it only gets worse from there.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) recently was recognized with the “Man of the Year” award by the Phi Sigma Kappa, Penn State Kappa Chapter for his ongoing commitment to serving the community in his role as a state representative.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) has recently been appointed to serve on the Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness for the 2023-24 Legislative Session.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
UPPER ALLEN – Constituents of the 87th District are invited to join Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) for Toast with Thomas, a breakfast event at local diners across the district.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
WHAT: Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) will present a certificate recognizing the Penn State Health Sporting Clays Charity Event on surpassing $1.8 million raised for Children’s Miracle Network since the event’s inception. Mehaffie will make his presentation during the 27th annual fundraiser.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Mar. 27, 2023 /
Acting Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich along with Deputy Secretary Steven Horner, and PACE Program Director Tom Sneddon testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on how the department is going to control costs for seniors and the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania continues to face budgetary challenges given the significant growth in the elderly population and the contraction in the working -age population.
Mar. 27, 2023 /
Colonel Christopher Harris, Major Joanne Reed, Major George Bivens, Major Wayne Kline, and Ms. Brooke Mead of the Pennsylvania State Police testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on the staffing needs of the State Police, the functions of the State Police – such as background checks for gun purchases, aviation support, the Statewide Public Safety Radio System, and gaming enforcement. Additionally, House Republicans shared concerns with the creation of a new special fund, as proposed by the governor, to take all State Police funding offline, as well as the strain on the department in places like Philadelphia.
Mar. 27, 2023 /
WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is hosting a town meeting for West Greene School District communities on Thursday, March 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the school auditorium.
Mar. 27, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Today, Reps. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) and Justin Fleming (D-Dauphin) announced the establishment and their chairmanship of the new bipartisan Future Caucus.
Mar. 27, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – If you live in the 73rd Legislative district, state Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria) would like to see you in his office.
Mar. 24, 2023 /
Mar. 23, 2023 /
Acting Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection Rich Negrin, along with Jessica Shirley, Executive Deputy Secretary, Ian Harlow, Acting Deputy Sect of Administration, Ramez Ziadeh, Deputy Secretary for Field Operations, appeared before the House Appropriations Committee. Republican House members focused their questions on Governor Shapiro’s permitting reform proposal and how to ensure this process will produce results. Additionally, Republicans asked questions related to the Governor’s apparent change of policy on RGGI and its negative effects on Pennsylvania.
Mar. 23, 2023 /
Acting Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Cindy Dunn, along with Michael Walsh, Deputy Secretary for Administration, John Norbeck, Deputy Secretary for Parks and Forestry, and Lauren Imgrund, Deputy Secretary for Conservation and Technical Services. House Republicans focused on the fiscal health of DCNR and how to make the department sustainable. Additionally, Republicans asked questions covering the expansion of ATV trails in state parks, what the department is doing to address and prioritize its $1.4 billion maintenance backlog, drilling on state lands, the state of the timber industry, and how DCNR is partnering with private industry.