Flood Announces Upcoming Cleanup Initiative

Apr. 11, 2022 /

WIND GAP- In an effort to keep Pennsylvania beautiful, Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is hosting a Pick Up PA cleanup event on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to noon on Male Road in Wind Gap.

Department of State Testifies Using Unprotected Drop Boxes Still OK for 2022 Election, Diamond Says

Apr. 11, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) on Wednesday, during a hearing on election readiness, expressed concern to Department of State officials about reports and video of people depositing armloads of what appear to be voting ballots into unmonitored ballot drop-boxes during the 2021 election, but state officials say there are no plans to require monitoring of drop boxes going forward.

Brown to Host Voting Meeting and Press Conference on Blight Bill Package

Apr. 11, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R- Monroe/Pike), majority chairwoman of the House Urban Affairs Committee, will host a voting meeting and press conference on a package of bills designed to combat blight across the Commonwealth. The package will include the following bills:

Stambaugh to Host Concealed-Carry Seminar

Apr. 10, 2022 /

NEWPORT – Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Cumberland) will host a concealed-carry seminar Tuesday, May 10, for those wanting to learn more about Pennsylvania’s concealed-carry permitting process and firearms laws.

Gleim to Host Coffee and Conversation April 20

Apr. 08, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) is hosting a “Coffee and Conversation” gathering on Wednesday, April 20, from 7-9 p.m. at the West Pennsboro Township Fire Hall, 20 Park Road in Plainfield.

Department of State Admits Getting and Using Voters’ Digital and Personal Information from Other Government Agencies, Diamond Says

Apr. 08, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – During Wednesday’s House State Government Committee hearing on election readiness, Jonathan Marks, deputy secretary of elections and commissions, Pennsylvania Department of State, told Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) that the Wolf administration is gleaning cell phone numbers and email address from other departments of state government for the purpose of urging them to register for a mail-in ballot and other election activities.

Grove: Arizona Election Report Recommendations Similar to the PA Voting Rights Protection Act

Apr. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Facing criticism over the handling of the 2020 election, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich released a report, which included recommendations to improve elections and address a series of vulnerabilities. The Arizona attorney general’s recommendations were very similar to election fixes included in Pennsylvania’s Voting Rights Protection Act (House Bill 1300), said Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), author of the legislation.

Heffley’s Bill Seeks to Boost Transportation Infrastructure Funding

Apr. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to increase available funding for road and bridge projects in Pennsylvania, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) this week introduced legislation that would provide an additional $200 million in the 2022-23 fiscal year for badly needed infrastructure improvements.

HAPPENING TODAY AT 1 P.M. Day to Lead Informational Meeting Regarding Older Adult Abuse

Apr. 07, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Berks/Lehigh), chairman of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, along with members of the committee will be holding an informational meeting to discuss House Bill 2425 and concerns with communications between departments in long term care facilities. The committee will hear personal testimony focusing on older adult abuse.

Sankey, Armanini Applaud Court Decision on Wolf Climate Initiative

Apr. 06, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) and Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) are praising a Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania decision that stalls Gov. Tom Wolf’s one-man campaign to enroll the state in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Wentling Calls on Backyard Chicken Farmers to Exercise Caution

Apr. 06, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) is urging backyard chicken owners to protect their flocks and exercise precautions after the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa, confirmed a redhead duck, found March 25 along state game lands in Crawford County, died from the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1).

Bonner to Host Two Senior Citizens Breakfasts

Apr. 05, 2022 /

BUTLER AND MERCER COUNTIES – Residents of the eighth legislative district in Mercer and Butler counties are invited to attend one of the upcoming Senior Breakfasts hosted by Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler).

Struzzi to Host Town Hall Meetings

Apr. 05, 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.