Mar. 28, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), along with other lawmakers from the Northern Tier and across Pennsylvania, are sponsoring a package of bills that would give local governments greater control over waterway improvements that help to prevent flooding and protect lives and property.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
HARRISBURG –Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced he will soon join some of his colleagues in introducing legislation as part of a package of bills to enhance a community’s ability to clear creeks and streams to help limit flooding and protect lives and property.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
HARRISBURG- Flooding and lack of stream maintenance has burdened communities throughout the Commonwealth for years. In light of these issues, a group of lawmakers from the Northern Tier as well the Central and Western regions have come together to introduce a package of bills aimed at improving communities’ abilities to clear creeks and streams to help prevent flooding, which will protect lives and property.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider two proposals on a variety of education topics.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) is inviting area senior citizens to the Connellsville Area Senior Center for assistance with filing Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – As part of an effort to help prevent flooding, Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) joined with seven other lawmakers today to introduce a package of legislation that would clear streams and creeks across the state.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) is hosting a Senior Expo on Wednesday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Smithfield Fire Hall, 10 Firehouse Lane in Huntingdon.
Mar. 25, 2022 /
WHAT: Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee, and Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), Republican chair of the House Cybersecurity Caucus, are co-hosting a hearing to discuss cybersecurity in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 25, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Responding to daily conversations he has with constituents about high property tax rates, Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) this week introduced legislation that could lead to lowered bills for homeowners.
Mar. 25, 2022 /
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a voting meeting to advance several pieces of legislation and resolutions to expand Pennsylvania’s energy independence, significantly ramp up domestic energy production across the Commonwealth, and to offer America’s free world allies the opportunity to reject national security-jeopardizing, Russian energy imports.
Mar. 24, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Critical funding to help local hospitals and health care facilities address staffing shortages is now going to work, thanks to legislation supported in January by state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) and his House and Senate colleagues through a unanimous vote by the General Assembly.
Mar. 24, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – American financial giants are using social justice scores to determine eligibility to important monetary tools with the purpose of compelling certain behavior by businesses or be crushed by competitors. Reps. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon), Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) and Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Cumberland) have introduced legislation to prohibit this abhorrent practice.
Mar. 24, 2022 /
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a public hearing focusing on Oil and Natural Gas Byproducts: Can We Live Without Them?
Mar. 24, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The biggest financial firms in the nation are using subjective social justice measures to determine what businesses can get money, according to Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Cumberland). And, unless steps are taken to stop this practice, consumers will likely be impacted as well, he said.
Mar. 23, 2022 /
SINKING SPRING – After serving the residents of the 129th Legislative District since he first took office in 2007, state Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) today announced he will not seek another term in the state Legislature when his current two-year term expires on Nov. 30.
Mar. 23, 2022 /
WHAT: Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) are hosting a breakfast for area farmers and others in the agriculture industry. Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is the featured speaker.
Mar. 23, 2022 /
WHAT: Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) are hosting a breakfast for area farmers and others in the agriculture industry. Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is the featured speaker.
Mar. 22, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) announced residents of Potter Township, Centre County, will benefit from a $975,109 state grant to increase access to high-speed broadband. The grant funding was designated by the Legislature as a part of the Unserved High-Speed Broadband Funding Program.
Mar. 22, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is looking forward to meeting with residents of the 62nd Legislative District at one of three town hall meetings he will be hosting in April and May.
Mar. 22, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) is offering two Seniors for Safe Driving seminars that may help residents receive a discount on their auto insurance bills.