Twardzik Welcomes House Urban Affairs Committee to 123rd District to Discuss Blight Remediation

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.

Wentling Hosts Hearing on Economic Development in Northwestern Pennsylvania

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.

Subcommittee on Government Integrity & Transparency to Examine Commonwealth Transparency 101

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.

Mustello to Recognize Local Veterans at Luncheon TODAY, Nov. 3

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.

Mercuri: Proposal by Gov. Wolf Goes Against Good Governance, Fairness

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.

The Courts Should Not Be Setting Election Laws

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:

The Courts Should Not Be Setting 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:

Benninghoff Blasts Wolf Administration Plan to Cost Taxpayers $100 Million for Paid Week-Long Vaccine Holiday

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.

Montrose Area School District Receives Farm to School Grant, Say Pickett, Fritz

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.

Montrose Area School District Receives Farm to School Grant, Say Pickett, Fritz

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.

Mehaffie to Host Tribute to Veterans Event

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.

Delozier to Host Shredder Event for 88th District Residents

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.