Benninghoff to Honor Local Veteran in Bridge Renaming

Jun. 15, 2023 /

WHAT: The Branch Road bridge which crosses Branch Creek in Lemont, Centre County, will officially be renamed the Private John W. Coble Memorial Bridge. The dedication is the result of legislation authored by state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin).

Moul, Lawrence, Owlett Praise Congressional Action on Whole Milk

Jun. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams), Republican chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, joined with Reps. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) in praising congressional action to put whole milk back in the nation’s schools.

Flick Cohosts Bipartisan ‘Meet Me in the Middle’ Caucus Unveiling

Jun. 13, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) cohosted a press conference unveiling the new Bipartisan “Meet Me in the Middle” Caucus with Reps. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland), Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia), and Rep. Patty Kim (D-Dauphin/Cumberland). The four members will serve as co-chairs of the caucus.

Struzzi Proposal Increases Community Safety

Jun. 13, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – With the perfect backdrop of the recent recognition of National Police Week, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is introducing legislation that addresses the expanded role played by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in the 21st Century.

Bernstine Announces PHARE Funding for Butler, Lawrence Counties

Jun. 12, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced the awarding of $800,000 to Butler and Lawrence counties through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Program (PHARE) to help with homelessness, household modifications and safety challenges.

Financial Obstacles for Families Loom Ahead if Democrat Energy Tax is Implemented, Says Ecker

Jun. 12, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – In order to protect families from surging energy costs, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and Vice Chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) held a hearing today to spotlight the adverse effects associated with the $663 million energy tax in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget proposal for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.

Bipartisan ‘Meet Me in The Middle’ Caucus Forming in House

Jun. 12, 2023 /

WHAT: Reps. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland), Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia), Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and Patty Kim (D-Dauphin/Cumberland) will hold a press conference to discuss the 2023-24 Bipartisan “Meet Me in the Middle” Caucus.

Kephart to Host Opportunity for Discussion of Federal Issues

Jun. 12, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – A representative from Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson’s office will be available to answer federal government questions this Thursday, June 15, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Clearfield district office of state Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria), located in Suite 100 at 315 East Market St.

Kail, Ecker to Host Policy Committee Hearing, Press Conference on Negative Impacts of Energy Tax

Jun. 12, 2023 /

WHAT: In order to protect Pennsylvania families from crippling electric bills, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and vice chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) will be hosting a hearing and press conference to discuss the negative impacts of the energy tax found in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget plan for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.

Kail to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Negative Impacts of Energy Tax

Jun. 12, 2023 /

WHAT: In order to protect Pennsylvania families from crippling electric bills, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting a hearing to discuss the negative impacts of the energy tax found in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s and House Democrats’ budget plan for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year.

Heffley Praises Bill to Improve Mental Health Services

Jun. 09, 2023 /

HARRISBURG — Individuals in need of mental health services, and the health care professionals providing care to them, are one step closer to accessing $100 million that would expand services and resources, thanks to a bipartisan vote on the House floor, says Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon).

Causer to Offer Veterans Services at Local Offices

Jun. 09, 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.