Owlett’s Upcoming Game Commission Night: Let’s Talk Turkey

Jul. 20, 2022 /

WELLSBORO – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) is inviting area sportsmen and women to his upcoming Game Commission Night, entitled “Let’s Talk Turkey,” featuring a presentation by Pennsylvania Game Commission Biologist Tony Musselman.

PennDOT Becomes Desperate After Losing Court Case Regarding Tolling

Jul. 20, 2022 /

HARRISBURG — This week PennDOT offered a settlement to Bridgeville Borough and South Fayette and Collier townships in a lawsuit the three won against PennDOT related to its bridge tolling scheme. If accepted, PennDOT promised to not appeal the municipalities’ victory to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, said Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny).

Gaydos Announces Business in Our Sites Funding for Pittsburgh International Airport

Jul. 20, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority awarded a $1.2 million Business in Our Sites (BOS) grant and a $1.8 million BOS loan for the development of Phase III of the development of the Pittsburgh International Airport Innovation Campus (PAIC), located in Findlay Township.

Struzzi Recognized by State Conservation Group

Jul. 20, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is the 2022 recipient of the Legislative Leadership Award presented by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD). He was recognized during the association’s annual awards banquet Wednesday in Harrisburg.

Cook Introduces Resolution to Fight Skyrocketing Inflation

Jul. 20, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) has introduced House Resolution 222, which would direct the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee to conduct a comprehensive review of state laws, regulations and procedures that are impeding the supply chain and driving up costs for consumers.

Pickett to Host 21st Senior Expo on Aug. 5

Jul. 19, 2022 /

TOWANDA – Dozens of exhibitors have registered to participate in the 21st Senior Expo hosted by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), which will take place on Friday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lynch-Bustin Elementary School in Athens.

Grove to Release Elections Report

Jul. 18, 2022 /

WHAT: With the next election a little more than three months away, and the next Presidential General Election a little more than two years away, Pennsylvania is still using the same election process that resulted in Pennsylvania becoming a national embarrassment.

Deana’s Law Targeting ‘Worst of the Worst’ Repeat DUI Offenders Signed Into Law

Jul. 15, 2022 /

MEDIA, PA – Legislation named in memory of DUI homicide victim Deana DeRosa Eckman of Delaware County has been signed into law, said the author of the bill, Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware). Quinn was joined by DeRosa’s parents, Rich and Roseann DeRosa, and Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer to announce the enactment of the legislation.

Boback: New Law Enhances Flood Mitigation Program

Jul. 15, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation to enhance Pennsylvania’s flood mitigation program sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.

Ecker Named to House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order

Jul. 14, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – To further investigate the drastic increase in crime in Philadelphia, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams//Cumberland) was appointed by House Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) to the newly established House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order.