May. 18, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – After Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler placed an injunction on the continuation of the Wolf administration’s bridge tolling plan, Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) made the following statement:
May. 18, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) issued the following statement after the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court issued a temporary injunction halting the tolling of nine bridges across Pennsylvania:
May. 18, 2022 /
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler today issued a preliminary injunction ordering PennDOT to stop its work related to its plan to toll nine bridges throughout the Commonwealth until the full court can render a decision. In response, Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement:
May. 18, 2022 /
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court today conducted a hearing on a lawsuit filed by South Fayette and Collier townships and Bridgeville Borough against PennDOT to halt its plans to include the I-79 bridge near the Bridgeville exit on its list of nine bridges throughout the Commonwealth that will be tolled under the public-private partnership (P3) bridge program, said Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny).
May. 18, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf’s desire to pursue funding for a regional clean hydrogen hub falls right in line with the Energy Sustainability and Investment Act proposed by state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana).
May. 18, 2022 /
Today, Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler issued a preliminary injunction against PennDOT to halt proposed work on its plan to toll nine bridges throughout the Commonwealth, including the I-83 bridge. This means PennDOT cannot currently proceed with its proposal until the full court can render a decision.
This is great news for our communities in the 88th District, which would be severely impacted by this misguided tolling plan.
May. 16, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – As part of the Saturday, May 21 Blairsville Hunger Food Truck Festival, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and the Blairsville Police Department will be working together to help constituents with free replacement of license plates that have become difficult to read.
May. 12, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – As the Independent Regulatory Review Commission prepares to rule on the Human Relations Commission’s (PHRC) proposal to define sex, race and religious creed under the Pennsylvania Human Relation Act (PHRA) and the Pennsylvania Fair Education Opportunities Act, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) noted in his written testimony that the proposal circumvents the Legislature.
May. 12, 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, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1245 D Chestnut St. in Emmaus.
May. 11, 2022 /
HARRISBURG –Rep. Gary Day (R-Berks/Lehigh) is calling for the resignation of the Wolf Administration’s Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman for utilizing the authority of her position to discourage the enforcement of Pennsylvania election law, which can be perceived as encouraging election fraud. He issued the following statement:
May. 11, 2022 /
BUTLER - Marking Autism Awareness Month held during April, Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) sponsored a poster coloring contest across the 11th Legislative District as a vehicle for students to become better informed about and able to access the resources available to help children with autism.
May. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Following a recent investigative report in the Philadelphia Inquirer that found dozens of mail-in ballots had been sent to a single P.O. box in a Philadelphia post office, in most cases without the voter’s knowledge, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), chairman of the House State Government Committee, issued the following statement:
May. 09, 2022 /
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) was joined by veterans, family and community members, Sen. Cris Dush, and county and local officials for the dedication of the Sgt. Neil K. Dorrion Memorial Bridge.
May. 06, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Following Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman’s false claim of Lehigh County detectives at drop-box locations to make sure a voter casts only one ballot would intimidate voters, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), chairman of the House State Government Committee, issued the following statement:
May. 05, 2022 /
HARRISBURG- Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) today issued the following statement in response to Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman’s concerns about Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin’s plan to have detectives watching ballot drop-boxes to make sure individuals do not drop off multiple ballots at the polls:
May. 05, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) is inviting area residents to a Concealed Carry Seminar as a way to further understand their rights with respect to the state’s firearms laws and protections.
May. 04, 2022 /
WARREN — PA House Health Committee Majority Chair Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/ Forest) issued the following statement in response to the leaked draft opinion indicating that the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn Roe. v. Wade:
May. 04, 2022 /
BRADFORD – Sgt. Neil K. Dorrion, who served in World War II and was then killed in action while serving in Korea, will be honored this weekend with a bridge in Eldred Township dedicated in his honor, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).
May. 04, 2022 /
INDUSTRY – Reps. Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler) and Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a concealed carry seminar on Thursday, May 26, from 6-8 p.m. at the Midland Sportsman Club, 142 Eastwood Drive, Industry.
May. 04, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced that he will hosting a Veterans Luncheon on Friday, May 20, the day prior to Armed Forces Day.