Jun. 06, 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, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1245 D Chestnut St. in Emmaus.
Jun. 06, 2022 /
WHAT: House Republicans have continually led the way on regulatory reform and getting government out of the way. On Tuesday, House Republican leaders and lawmakers will talk about their latest effort to cut red tape. The event will highlight a package of bills scheduled for House consideration this week that will empower local governments to better maintain their creeks and streams to protect lives and livelihoods from flooding.
Jun. 03, 2022 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee will hold the first two hearings in a series to examine the cause and impact of historic inflation.
Jun. 03, 2022 /
HARRISBURG?–?A local Korean War serviceman who died in combat was commemorated on Wednesday, June 1, when a Somerset County bridge was dedicated in his memory.
Jun. 02, 2022 /
BELLEFONTE – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) announced he will be hosting a free community shredding event on Saturday, June 11, from 8-11 a.m.
Jun. 02, 2022 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) will host a car seat safety check on Thursday, June 9, from 4-7 p.m., in partnership with L.B. Smith Ford Lincoln, 1100 Market St., Lemoyne.
May. 31, 2022 /
BLAKESLEE – In his continuing effort to reduce the number of identity theft victims in the 176th Legislative District, Rep Jack Rader (R-Monroe) is teaming up with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to co-host a seminar on Thursday, June 16.
May. 31, 2022 /
WHAT: The bridge on State Route 4021 over the Stonycreek River in Hooversville Borough will be designated as the Private First Class Howard Hahn Memorial Bridge. Hahn, a Hooversville native, was killed in action during the Korean War on March 19, 1953.
May. 27, 2022 /
WHAT: Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware and Chester) and Sen. John Kane (D-Delaware and Chester) will present a ceremonial check representing a $2 million state grant secured through their support for the construction of a new Upper Chichester Library.
May. 26, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) never thought running for elected office would turn into a chance to help someone nearly 5,000 miles away.
May. 26, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Reducing delays in care for patients with behavioral health needs is the goal of legislation authored by Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) that passed the House unanimously on Wednesday. House Bill 1644 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
May. 26, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – An eight-bill package of legislation designed to help municipalities maintain local waterways has been passed by the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. Included in the package is House Bill 2408, legislation authored by state Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) which passed predominately on a party-line vote.
May. 26, 2022 /
COUDERSPORT – Staff Sgt. Gerrith Kibbe, who was killed while serving in South Vietnam, will be honored with a bridge in Roulette Township, Potter County, being dedicated in his honor, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).
May. 26, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – As efforts continue to protect every Pennsylvanian’s personal data, the House Consumer Affairs Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss Rep. Rob Mercuri’s (R-Allegheny) legislation which would require larger companies and personal information aggregators (i.e., big tech) to share more information with consumers about what data of theirs is gathered, tracked and sold.
May. 26, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation to clarify that private insurance – rather than taxpayer-funded Medical Assistance – must be used, if available, to cover a child’s health care needs earned approval Tuesday by the state House, said Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter), prime sponsor of the measure.
May. 26, 2022 /
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, June 2, at the following locations:
May. 25, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Following the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement:
May. 25, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The state House of Representatives today unanimously approved legislation authored by Rep. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery), a U.S. Army veteran, to designate June 12 of each year as Women Veterans Day in Pennsylvania. The idea for the legislation was presented to Pennycuick by local Montgomery County resident Robin Hightower.
May. 25, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced today his bill, which would provide for training and certification of certified economic development organizations (CEDOs), unanimously passed the House.
May. 25, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The House today passed Rep. Jason Silvis’ (R-Westmoreland/Armstrong/Indiana) legislation to end the practice of delayed payments to providers of services for those with developmental disabilities.