Nov. 04, 2021 /
POTTSVILLE - Today, Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill); Rosemary M. Brown (R- Monroe/Pike), chairwoman of the House Urban Affairs Committee; and members of the committee met with representatives of the Pottsville Blight Task Force, as well as other local officials, to discuss the negative impact blight has caused in Schuylkill County and possible solutions to improve the surrounding communities.
Nov. 04, 2021 /
GREENVILLE – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) hosted a panel consisting of leaders from manufacturing, technology and economic development companies who testified before the House Majority Policy Committee on Thursday to discuss how to advance the economy in Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Nov. 03, 2021 /
HARRISBURG — House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee (ERE) Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a voting meeting to advance Senate Concurrent Regulatory Review Resolution No. 1 to disapprove and reject Gov. Tom Wolf’s rogue executive actions to enter Pennsylvania into the multi-state Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Nov. 03, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery) offered the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement to grant state employees five days off – or receive an equivalent paid bonus – in exchange for getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Nov. 03, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Paul Schemel and the House Government Committee Subcommittee on Government Integrity & Transparency will host a hearing on “Commonwealth Transparency 101: Sunshine Act, the Right-to-Know Law, the Ethics Act and Per Diems.” Testifiers include personnel from the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission, Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association and Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.
Nov. 03, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) will take part in a news conference highlighting the activation of several wireless communications sites in Tioga County to improve public safety and enhance connectivity in the Northern Tier.
Nov. 03, 2021 /
HARRISBURG –Reps. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill), Joe Kerwin (R- Schuylkill/Dauphin) and Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) announced that House Resolution 99 is expected to receive a vote by the full House on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Nov. 03, 2021 /
Discussion will focus on pending legislation to align Pennsylvania’s laws with HIPAA and improve delivery of whole person care
Nov. 03, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) will be hosting a luncheon for Butler County Veterans. This event is a celebration of patriotism, heroism and sacrifice for veterans of the 11th Legislative District. More than 200 veterans are expected to attend the event.
Nov. 03, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) released the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to offer five days of “verification leave” to be used between Dec. 20, 2021, and March 31, 2022, if an administration employee provides proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine. Any leave time not used by these employees will be paid back to them.
Nov. 03, 2021 /
If you thought the Democratic Party was done manipulating our election laws through the Pennsylvania Court system, think again. Last year, the Democratic Party of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit requesting six changes to the Pennsylvania Election Code. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rendered a verdict less than two months before the 2020 General Election. The decision made five major changes to our election laws:
Nov. 01, 2021 /
If you thought the Democratic Party was done manipulating our election laws through the Pennsylvania Court system, think again. Last year, the Democratic Party of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit requesting six changes to the Pennsylvania Election Code. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rendered a verdict less than two months before the 2020 General Election. The decision made five major changes to our election laws:
Nov. 01, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday that his administration will be giving employees under his jurisdiction an additional five days of paid leave to be used between Dec. 20, 2021, and March 31, 2022, for showing proof of COVID-19 vaccination. If the five accrued days are not used, administration employees will be paid out the remainder of the leave time in a lump sum payment.
Nov. 01, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) is objecting strongly to Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to give employees in his administration five days of paid time off if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Nov. 01, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) is hosting a House Majority Policy Committee public hearing on economic development in Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Nov. 01, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced Montrose Area School District received more than $3,000 in a Farm to School Grant administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to build school gardens for second grade curriculum.
Nov. 01, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced Montrose Area School District received more than $3,000 in a Farm to School Grant administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to build school gardens for second grade curriculum.
Nov. 01, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement on the death of Joe Wise, a community leader from Moon Township.
Nov. 01, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) will host a drive-through Tribute to Veterans Event to thank veterans and active-duty military personnel from the 106th District for their service. Attendees will receive a lunch and commemorative pin.
Nov. 01, 2021 /
HARRISBURG –?State Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Lower Allen) invites residents of the 88th Legislative District to a shredder event she will be hosting on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9-11 a.m. in the parking lot of the Lower Allen Township building, 2233 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill.