Sep. 20, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s abundance of natural gas is again translating into support for a pair of Indiana County projects, according to state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41). The grants are products of the Marcellus Legacy Fund, part of Act 13 of 2012 which produced revenue derived from impact fees imposed on unconventional gas well drilling throughout the state.
Sep. 20, 2022 /
BELLEFONTE – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) and Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Centre/Juniata/Mifflin/Huntingdon) Tuesday announced a new grant issued by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for the rehabilitation and further development of the Kepler Community Pool.
Sep. 20, 2022 /
WASHINGTON AND FAYETTE COUNTIES – The second annual Women in Leadership Conference, hosted by Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette), will take place on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 2-4:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Pennsylvania Western University-California Convocation Center, located at 250 University Ave., California, PA 15419.
Sep. 20, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Butler) and Rep. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today announced Major has been chosen to chair the House Second Amendment Caucus for the remainder of the 2021-22 Legislative Session.
Sep. 20, 2022 /
WHAT: Press conference discussing the session-long success of the House Republican Caucus in limiting the size and scope of government through regulatory reform.
Sep. 20, 2022 /
ALTOONA – Area residents are invited to properly dispose of important documents at the upcoming Shredding with Schmitt event hosted by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona). The free event will be held at People’s Natural Gas Field (Curve Stadium), located at 1000 Park Ave., Altoona, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 4-7 p.m.
Sep. 20, 2022 /
WHAT: State Rep. Joe Hamm and Sen. Gene Yaw are hosting a free Senior Expo for residents of the 84th Legislative District. Document shredding and an unused prescription medreturn dropbox are available in addition to information on state government programs and services for seniors.
Sep. 20, 2022 /
WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, will hold an informational meeting regarding House Bill 2074, sponsored by Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana). The legislation would give visiting teams and their local broadcasters in high school athletic competitions the same rights to broadcast, stream and provide telegraphic play-by-play accounts as the home team.
Sep. 19, 2022 /
CAMP HILL –In partnership with the Department of Corrections (DOC), the Criminal Justice Reform Caucus (CJRC) jointly hosted a special event today highlighting the challenges individuals face when reentering society from prison. Participants completed a Reentry Simulation Program to experience common life situations, according to caucus co-chair, Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland).
Sep. 19, 2022 /
WHAT: House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a public hearing focusing on Wellhead to Stovetop – Conveying Energy in Pennsylvania.
Sep. 19, 2022 /
Navy admiral updates warship’s construction at press event hosted by Boback
Sep. 19, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Seniors from the 84th Legislative District are invited to join Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union) at their Senior Expo this Thursday, Sept. 22.
Sep. 19, 2022 /
PUNXSUTAWNEY –– Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) will host his annual Senior Expo on Friday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Punxsutawney First Church of God, 23 Skyview Drive.
Sep. 19, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today reminded vehicle owners that if their license plates are difficult to read, replacement plates are available for free. To help facilitate the process to turn in the illegible plate for a new one, O’Neal is teaming up with the Washington County Sheriff’s office for an event on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Wild Things Park.
Sep. 19, 2022 /
BELLEFONTE – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) announced he will be hosting a free license plate replacement event on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 4– 7 p.m.
Sep. 16, 2022 /
WHAT: News conference to officially introduce Parental Bill of Rights legislation (House Bill 2813).
Sep. 16, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) and K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks) yesterday joined local law enforcement officials to unveil legislation that would impose a new mandatory minimum sentence for previously convicted offenders found to be illegally in possession of a firearm.
Sep. 16, 2022 /
Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee majority chairman, will host Rear Adm. Thomas Anderson who will provide an update on construction of the future USS Harrisburg, an amphibious transport dock ship.
Sep. 16, 2022 /
WHAT: Following major issues regarding emergency procurement uncovered during the COVID-19 pandemic, the House State Government Committee will hold a hearing on the matter.
Sep. 16, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) is continuing the push to find additional financial support for Pennsylvania’s more than 2,400 fire companies, 90% of which operate strictly with volunteers.