Mackenzie to Co-Host Senior Identify Theft Seminar

Mar. 21, 2022 /

EMMAUS – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) welcomes all seniors of the 131st Legislative District to an Identity Theft Seminar she will be cohosting with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

Causer Proposal Offers Financial Lifeline to Struggling EMS Agencies

Mar. 21, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – With emergency medical services (EMS) agencies across Pennsylvania, and especially those in rural communities, struggling to keep their doors open, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) has introduced legislation that would boost Medicaid reimbursement rates for the life-saving services they provide.

Committee to Gather Information on Cyber Charter Schools

Mar. 21, 2022 /

WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a public hearing to hear from officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to receive a comprehensive overview of the cyber charter school application and renewal process and the Charter School Appeal Board (CAB).

Pickett’s Bill Gives Local Governments Greater Control Over Waterway Improvements

Mar. 18, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Seeking to give local governments in Pennsylvania greater control over stream improvement projects to preserve infrastructure and prevent flooding, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) is sponsoring legislation that would expand a program statewide that allows for emergency permits to address waterway hazards.

Mehaffie to Recognize World Down Syndrome Day

Mar. 18, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) will present a citation recognizing World Down Syndrome Day and the work of 3.21 For Life, an organization created by Dauphin County families with personal connections to the condition.

Lewis Announces Final Term in House

Mar. 16, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Andrew Lewis today announced the 2021-22 Legislative Session will be his last representing the 105th District in the House of Representatives.

PennDOT Needs to Listen to I-80 Tolling Objections

Mar. 16, 2022 /

Having Interstate 80 in our area is one of our greatest assets. This critical interstate attracts business and industry, not to mention thousands of travelers visiting our wonderful communities. Our proximity to I-80 is listed on traveler brochures, college admissions materials and economic development proposals. I-80 is our lifeline.

A Defining Moment for Our World

Mar. 15, 2022 /

There are defining moments that shape our future for the next generation. We are absolutely in one of those defining moments right now.

Pickett to Host Gun Law Seminar on April 5

Mar. 15, 2022 /

TOWANDA – In her continuing effort to educate the public regarding Pennsylvania’s firearms laws, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) will host a Gun Law Seminar in Towanda on Tuesday, April 5. The free event will take place at the Towanda Gun Club, State Route 187, 164 Gun Club Lane, beginning at 6 p.m. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Gaydos Introduces Legislation Allowing Direct Shipment of Spirits

Mar. 15, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has introduced legislation that would allow a manufacturer who has a direct spirits shipper license to send spirits to a resident who is 21 years of age or older for the resident’s personal use and not for resale.

Warner, Davanzo Host Federal Government Days

Mar. 14, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) and Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) are hosting two Federal Government Day events to help residents with federal government issues.