Inflation Impact on Agriculture Driving Up Food Prices

Aug. 25, 2022 /

LANCASTER COUNTY – Higher costs for everything from fuel and labor to equipment and supplies are challenging all segments of the state’s agriculture industry to continue putting food on people’s tables, members of the House Majority Policy Committee were told during a hearing Wednesday.

Culver to Host Agricultural Forum

Aug. 25, 2022 /

WHAT: State Rep. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) is hosting a forum to discuss key issues affecting the local agriculture community. The discussion will take place amidst a backdrop of the Northumberland County Fair, which is going on until this Saturday, Aug. 27.

Cook to Host Concealed Carry Seminar

Aug. 25, 2022 /

WASHINGTON AND FAYETTE COUNTIES – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) will host a Concealed Carry Seminar on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 6-8:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Roscoe Sportsman’s Club, located at 1069 Sloan Lane, Coal Center.

Wentling to Honor Military Veterans

Aug. 25, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer), veterans and members of the community will commemorate our country’s greatest heroes through the dedication of the Pennsylvania Medal of Honor Highway in Erie County, which is a result of the hard work and extensive collaboration on getting legislation signed into law.

Grove, Keefer Invite Residents to Informative Concealed Carry Seminar

Aug. 23, 2022 /

DOVER – Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) are teaming up to offer residents of the 196th and 92nd Legislative Districts the opportunity to learn more about Pennsylvania’s current gun laws during a Concealed Carry Seminar they’ll host in September.

Causer to Host Senior Citizens Expo in Kane

Aug. 22, 2022 /

KANE – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will once again host his annual Senior Citizens Expo in Kane to provide area seniors and their family members and caregivers convenient access to a wide range of information in one convenient location.

Schuylkill County Historical Society to Receive Grant to Support Building Preservation

Aug. 17, 2022 /

POTTSVILLE – The Schuylkill County Historical Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Schuylkill County, was awarded $150,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill) and Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). This grant is part of the Keystone Communities program, which helps supports community revitalization and economic development organizations and their partners.

Mackenzie Hosts Senior Expo Drive-Thru on Aug. 25

Aug. 17, 2022 /

RED HILL – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is inviting senior citizens of the 131st Legislative District to a drive-thru Senior Expo event on Thursday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at Hope Valley Community Church, 501 Graber Alley in Red Hill.

Topper to Host Bridge Dedication for Local Hero Killed in Vietnam

Aug. 17, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), local dignitaries and family members of U.S. Air Force Colonel Joseph M. Stine will dedicate a bridge in Stine’s honor. Stine, who was from Everett, was killed in 1966 during a mission into North Vietnam.

Quinn-authored Open Primaries Legislation Receives Committee Hearing

Aug. 16, 2022 /

VILLANOVA, PA – Legislation authored by Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware), which would allow almost 1.3 million Pennsylvanians not registered with either of the two major parties to cast a ballot in either the Republican or Democratic primary, was the subject of a House State Government Committee hearing held at Villanova University today.