Mackenzie to Unveil ‘Pennsylvania Families Tax Relief’ Wednesday

Feb. 27, 2023 /

Note: Time change WHAT: Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) will hold a press conference to unveil a legislative package designed to provide tax relief for Pennsylvania families and individuals. The tax cut proposals are recommendations to be considered during upcoming state budget negotiations.

Cook to Host Grant Seminar in Waynesburg

Feb. 27, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is inviting area municipalities and nonprofit organizations to a grant writing seminar on Tuesday, March 14, from 9-11 a.m., at the EQT Rec Center in Waynesburg.

House Votes to Again Provide Window to Victims

Feb. 24, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Fulfilling a pledge to act early this session to give voters the opportunity to open a two-year window for victims of child sexual abuse to take civil action, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) joined the overwhelming majority of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle in voting in favor of House Bill 1.

We Must Act Now to Prevent Sexual Abuse, Misconduct in the House

Feb. 24, 2023 /

HARRISBURG— As she continues to express frustration that the House Democrats’ special session rules did not provide for an Ethics Committee, Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) has filed a resolution to add one to the operating rules for special session.

Marcell Calls on House Democrats to Keep Capitol Safe from Accused Sexual Harasser

Feb. 24, 2023 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) offered the following statement Friday after the repeated news that a credibly accused sexual harasser is not being held accountable by House Democrats, and following the failure of every House Democrat in voting against Ethics Rules to put institutional protections in place:

Causer to Offer Veterans Services at Local Offices

Feb. 24, 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.

Local Schools Receive Food Equipment Grants, Says Brown

Feb. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Schools in the Mohawk Area and Wilmington Area school districts were awarded state grants that will help upgrade their facilities to continue to provide critical food service to students, according to Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence).

Bernstine Announces Food Equipment Grants to Local Schools

Feb. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is pleased to announce state grants were awarded to schools in Butler and Lawrence counties that will help upgrade their facilities to continue to provide critical food serves to students.

Farm Vitality Planning Grants Available, Says Fritz

Feb. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG- Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced today the PA Agricultural Business Development Center has boosted funding by $200,000 to meet demand for Farm Vitality Planning Grants.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics Conclude Next Week, Causer Says

Feb. 23, 2023 /

BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area senior citizens and people with disabilities that the last two Property Tax/Rent Rebate clinics are coming up next week in Bradford and Austin. Assistance with applying for the program is available at no charge and no appointment is necessary.

Pickett Offers Free Assistance to Area Veterans

Feb. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) reminds veterans and their dependents that free assistance is available to them on the first Wednesday of each month by appointment at her district office in Tunkhannock (133 W. Tioga St.). The office is currently scheduling appointments for Wednesday, May 3.

Local Legislators Applaud Healthcare Hiring Initiative

Feb. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria) are happy to announce a grant that should positively impact health care hiring in Elk and Clearfield counties.

Local Legislators Applaud Healthcare Hiring Initiative

Feb. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria) are happy to announce a grant that should positively impact health care hiring in Elk and Clearfield counties.

Marcell to Host Open House on March 10

Feb. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) will hold an Open House at her district office for residents to learn more about the services available at her office.

Open House Events Planned at Cooper’s Local Offices

Feb. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) invites residents and business in the 55th Legislative District to visit her new district offices in New Kensington and Washington Township next month for open house events.

Time to Act Now to Prevent Sexual Harassment by House Members

Feb. 22, 2023 /

On Jan. 27, in Philadelphia, during one of the stops of the Speaker’s Workgroup to Move Pennsylvania Forward listening tour, an allegation of sexual harassment was made against a sitting member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.