Major Bill to Update Land Banks Becomes Law

Nov. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Butler) to change the definition of meeting a quorum for land bank board meetings to include virtual and physical attendees and make other land bank updates was signed into law by the governor.

Owlett Public Safety Bills Signed into Law

Nov. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Two bills sponsored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) that aim to improve public safety in the Commonwealth have been signed into law.

Stephens, Pennycuick, Hennessey and Mackenzie Announce Funding for New Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center in Montco

Nov. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Montgomery County lawmakers – Reps. Todd Stephens (R-North Wales), Tracy Pennycuick (R-Gilbertsville), Tim Hennessey (R-Pottstown) and Milou Mackenzie (R-Red Hill) – joined forces to advocate for funding for the construction of a new Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center in Montgomery County. This week it was announced that Mission Kids was selected to receive $5.75 million under the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).

Register Now for Mackenzie’s November Veteran Assistance Hours

Nov. 03, 2022 /

EMMAUS – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veteran Assistance Hours each month at her Emmaus office to provide aid to local veterans. The service hours are held every fourth Wednesday of the month and the next will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1245 D Chestnut St. in Emmaus.

PA House Republican Leaders Comment on PA Supreme Court Decision on Undated Ballots

Nov. 01, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) issued the following statement on the decision of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Ball v. Chapman, which ordered counties to refrain from counting undated or incorrectly dated mail-in ballots and absentee ballots, and that those ballots should be segregated and retained:

Grove Appreciates PA Supreme Court Upholding Plain Language of Pennsylvania Election Law

Nov. 01, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) Tuesday offered the following comment on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision in Ball v. Chapman that ordered counties refrain from counting undated and incorrectly dated ballots, upholding the plain language of Pennsylvania’s election law:

Mehaffie to Host Veterans Breakfast

Nov. 01, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) will host a Veterans Breakfast to honor veterans and active-duty military personnel in the 106th District.

Cook Thanks Snyder for Her Service to Pennsylvania

Oct. 31, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) is extending his thanks to Rep. Pam Snyder (D-Greene/Washington/Fayette) for her 10 years of service to Pennsylvania. Snyder announced earlier this year that her time in the House of Representatives would end after the current session expires on Nov. 30, 2022.

State Representatives Urge Audit of Entities Backing PNC Park, Citizens Bank Park

Oct. 28, 2022 /

PITTSBURGH – Reps. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) and Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) today called for an audit and Independent Fiscal Office review of the rental payments being made by the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies under an agreement linked to state funding. Additionally, they urged that information be collected about the credits used by the teams to reduce or eliminate their rental payments.

Stephens Honors Life, Legacy of George Saurman

Oct. 28, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) this week paid tribute to the late George Saurman, a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1980-94.

Cook Speaks on the Travel and Tourism Industry

Oct. 28, 2022 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) had the opportunity to speak at the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association’s (PRLA) Tourism Summit, held at the Harrisburg Hilton on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Hamm to Host Senior Scams Seminar

Oct. 27, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union) invites residents of the 84th legislative district to a free Senior Scam Seminar he is hosting on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. The event will take place at Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company, 1600 Dewey Ave. in Williamsport.