Sep. 12, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Protecting Pennsylvania’s environment through clean waterways is essential, which is why the federal Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) program was initially established nearly 20 years ago. It set out to address water resources in watersheds throughout the nation that do not go through a treatment system and have higher than acceptable pollutant levels.
Sep. 12, 2022 /
HARRISBURG - The Bridge Street bridge which crosses the Stonycreek River in Ferndale Borough, Cambria County, will officially become the PFC Lee David Meadows Memorial Bridge at a ceremony to be held this Thursday, Sept. 15, beginning at 11 a.m. The legislative act which made this possible was initiated by state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown), author of House Bill 1641 which was signed into law as part of Act 23 of 2022.
Sep. 12, 2022 /
HARRISBURG¬ – Continuing its work to improve the election process in Pennsylvania, the House State Government Committee today approve three election-related bills, its chairman, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) said.
Sep. 12, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) will be holding a shredding event on Saturday, Sept 17, in the parking lot of the Washington Crown Center Mall near the old Bon-Ton to give residents of the 48th Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.
Sep. 09, 2022 /
WHAT: Working to ensure Pennsylvania’s elections are secure, the House State Government Committee will take up three election-related bills at its next meeting.
Sep. 09, 2022 /
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee, will host a hearing to examine how the latest action by the activist Pennsylvania Supreme Court to change Pennsylvania’s medical malpractice venue rules will hurt patients and gravely impact their access to health care.
Sep. 08, 2022 /
WASHINGTON AND FAYETTE COUNTIES – In a recent press release issued by the Greene County Board of Elections, the public was made aware that two political advocacy groups, the Voter Participation Center (VPC) and the Center for Voter Information (CVI), would be conducting unsolicited direct mailings to Pennsylvania residents. The mailings will consist of voter registration applications and/or mail ballot applications.
Sep. 08, 2022 /
BELLEFONTE – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) and Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Centre/Juniata/Mifflin/Huntingdon) announced $1,310,213 in grant money was approved for the rehabilitation and further development of the Kepler Community Pool.
Sep. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG — State Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), and many other pro-Second Amendment state lawmakers will join together with law-abiding firearm owners from across the Commonwealth for the 17th Annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally, which will take place this coming Monday Sept. 12.
Sep. 08, 2022 /
HAWLEY – With the goal of modernizing liquor laws and bringing more business to Pennsylvania, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) brought professionals and local brewery owners together to testify before the House Majority Policy Committee Wednesday.
Sep. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – In an effort to strengthen Pennsylvania’s standing around the globe, a bipartisan International Relations Caucus has been created in the House of Representatives, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh).
Sep. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG- Reps. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement on District Attorney Larry Krasner’s lawsuit against the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order:
Sep. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Creation of a new recreational opportunity in Indiana County and maintenance on another that crosses into Westmoreland County are being made possible thanks to the awarding of state grants, according to Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and state Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41). The two grants are among more than 330 statewide that are part of a $90 million investment by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Sep. 06, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) is pleased to announce six Cambria County projects that are being funded through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Recreation and Conservation grant program.
Sep. 06, 2022 /
LEHIGHTON – Older residents in the region are encouraged to join Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) at their Senior Citizens Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Lehighton.
Sep. 06, 2022 /
WHAT: Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon) are hosting their annual Senior Expo.
Sep. 02, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster), chairman of the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order, released the following statement Friday in response to a lawsuit filed by the Philadelphia District Attorney claiming he is not subject to oversight from the General Assembly:
Sep. 01, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced this week by Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) would expand the use of mechanical insulation in existing energy efficiency and conservation programs in Pennsylvania.
Sep. 01, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) is teaming with members of local law enforcement to help constituents replace license plates that have become difficult to read.
Sep. 01, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) will host the fourth in a five-part series of virtual town hall meetings for veterans on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 6-7:30 p.m., according to Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming). The discussion will focus on resources to assist veterans facing transportation issues.