Grove to Minority Leader, ‘Vote Yes This Time’ to Support Voters

Oct. 19, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Despite 10 public hearings, State Government Committee meetings, and debate on the floor of the House Representatives, the Democratic minority leader apparently didn’t understand the House already took up a “comprehensive voting rights bill” in June, as she responded to a question during the Pennsylvania Press Club luncheon on Monday, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) said today.

Heffley Testifies Before House State Government on PA Redistricting Process

Oct. 19, 2021 /

WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) offered his testimony in Kingston on Monday before the House State Government Committee as members of the committee conducted their sixth regional hearing regarding the importance of a fair and transparent redistricting process in Pennsylvania.

Williams Announces Funding for Additional Gun Crimes Prosecutors

Oct. 19, 2021 /

CHADDS FORD – As a part of the 2021 state budget process, Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) secured $1.5 million in state funding for a pilot project to hire additional prosecutors for the district attorney’s offices in Delaware and Philadelphia counties. These prosecutors would be assigned as special assistant United States attorneys (SAUSAs) to work directly with the U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for the sole purpose of federally prosecuting gun crimes in the region under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).

Grove: The Tale of Two Counties

Oct. 19, 2021 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) issued the following statement in response to non-uniform election policies across Pennsylvania’s counties.

Cook to Present Local Share Account Investigation Findings

Oct. 19, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) will hold a press conference to explain what Local Share Accounts (LSA) are, why these grants are important to the 49th District, where the money comes from and where it goes, and next steps for making sure the grant application process is fair, accountable and transparent.

House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee to Hold Public Hearing

Oct. 18, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will be holding a public hearing on restructuring the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the programs the department administers. The hearing will cover House Bills 910, 1691, 1815, 1938, 1953, 1963 and 1964.

Cook to Present Local Share Account Investigation Findings

Oct. 18, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) will hold a press conference titled “Come On Man, it’s the People’s Money” to explain what Local Share Accounts (LSA) are and his findings on the grant process from the last five years.

Struzzi to Host Concealed Carry Seminar

Oct. 18, 2021 /

WHAT: State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) will host a concealed carry seminar in an effort to ensure residents are aware of their Second Amendment rights. Constituents in the 62nd District have questions about Pennsylvania’s concealed carry laws and the purpose of this event is to give people the facts and address a lot of the misconceptions. Those in attendance will hear directly from informed speakers who know the rights and responsibilities of gun owners.

Ward, Irvin Support Affordable Housing Project in Mount Union

Oct. 15, 2021 /

HARRISBURG - State Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and state Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon) are applauding more than $2.4 million in federal funding being administered by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency that will facilitate conversion of the former Mount Union Elementary School at 10 W. Market St. into affordable housing.

Mustello, Butler Area School District Host Bullying Seminar

Oct. 14, 2021 /

BUTLER - Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler), along with the Butler Area School District, will host a Cyber Bullying Seminar on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Butler Senior High School Auditorium, 120 Campus Lane, Butler.

Bernstine to Host Series of Town Hall Meetings

Oct. 13, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – In his effort to stay in touch with constituents in the 10th Legislative District, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) will launch a series of town hall meetings beginning the week of Oct. 18.

Delozier to Honor First Responders of the 88th Legislative District

Oct. 13, 2021 /

HARRISBURG-Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) is inviting first responders who live I in the 88th Legislative District to attend her second-annual First Responders Dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m., West Shore Bureau of Fire, 20 Market St., Wormleysburg.

O’Neal to Host Pizza and Policy Event

Oct. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced he will be hosting a Pizza and Policy event on Friday, Oct. 15, at the South Strabane Municipal Building.