Sep. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The leadership of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus released the following statement following the news of the arrest of Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-Philadelphia):
Sep. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Following a noontime gathering in his office with representatives from various levels of local, state and federal government, state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) issued the following statement regarding the effort to convince United States Steel Corporation to expand and build its new mill in Johnstown:
Sep. 24, 2021 /
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene an informational meeting to determine if PJM Interconnection’s, America’s largest power grid operator, proposed Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR) would adequately maintain competitive and reliable energy markets.
Sep. 24, 2021 /
BLAKESLEE – In an effort to help the public with the disposal of unwanted paperwork and certain other items, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) is hosting a shredding event at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free service is for Monroe County residents only.
Sep. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) announced today that her Ligonier and Mount Pleasant district offices are both officially open for business to serve the citizens of the 59th Legislative District.
Sep. 24, 2021 /
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Sep. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Mifflin/Centre) is hosting an upcoming Seniors for Safe Driving program to help improve the driving skills of older motorists. The program will be held on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairfield Inn and Suites, 9970 Shaner Blvd. in Huntingdon.
Sep. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – As the House State Government Committee continues to receive input on congressional redistricting from Pennsylvanians, its chairman, Seth Grove (R-York), announced today the committee will hold a hearing in October on the need for districts to be equal and review of the census data demographic changes across the Commonwealth.
Sep. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG- Republican House members from Southeastern Pennsylvania crafted and passed a historic measure to extend the governor’s emergency order, permitting additional relief to areas affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. This was the first time an emergency order from the governor was extended by the state Legislature.
Sep. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Representative John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster) recently called out the Wolf administration’s failure to address persistent issues related to COVID-19 test processing at the state laboratory.
Sep. 23, 2021 /
COUDERSPORT – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers of the annual Potter County Senior Citizens Expo in Roulette set for Friday, Oct. 8.
Sep. 23, 2021 /
WHAT: The House State Government Committee will take up several bills, including the reintroduced Voting Rights Protection Act (House Bill 1800), at its next meeting.
Sep. 22, 2021 /
PUNXSUTAWNEY –– Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) will host his first Senior Expo on Friday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Punxsutawney First Church of God, 23 Skyview Drive.
Sep. 22, 2021 /
WHAT: As part of an assembled group of government representatives from the local, state and federal level, state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) will offer reaction to the United States Steel Corporation’s recently-expressed desire to search for a site to build a new steel mill.
Sep. 22, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Yesterday, the House and Senate both unanimously approved legislation, introduced by Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), to extend the State of Emergency declaration to offer additional relief to the southeast region of Pennsylvania.
Sep. 22, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The state House today in Harrisburg approved through an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote a bill introduced by local state Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) that would extend a successful program that helps doctors and pharmacies combat opioid abuse.
Sep. 22, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – As a prime co-sponsor, Rep. Craig Williams (R- Delaware/Chester) voted in support of House Resolution 139, which would extend the provisions of Gov. Tom Wolf’s Aug. 31 disaster emergency declaration relative to the aftereffects of Hurricane Ida.
Sep. 22, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation to allow real estate schools which have been approved to provide in-person instruction to also livestream the course, offering it to remote students, said Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks), who authored the measure.
Sep. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) joined a bipartisan majority of House legislators in passing House Resolution 139 to extend Gov. Tom Wolf’s disaster emergency after the remnants of Hurricane Ida damaged homes and businesses due to flooding rains and tornado.
Sep. 21, 2021 /
MONTROSE – Today, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R- Susquehanna/Wayne) announced the dates for his upcoming Concealed Carry Castle Doctrine Seminar, which he his co-hosting with Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), and Senior Expo which he is co-hosting with Salvation Army Ladore.