Jul. 15, 2021 /
BROOKVILLE – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that 23 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout Jefferson and Indiana counties have qualified to receive approximately $269,762 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Jul. 15, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – State officials announced today the stockpile of personal protective equipment (PPE) stored at the Farm Show Complex will finally be moved to a new location, freeing up the complex to once again host events. In response, House State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) issued the following statement:
Jul. 15, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Frustrated over ongoing complaints relating to Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation (UC) system, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today delivered a letter to Labor and Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier demanding action. The letter also detailed specific issues claimants are encountering when dealing with the department, which launched its “new and improved” UC system in June.
Jul. 15, 2021 /
FORD CITY – With the goal of boosting job opportunities, workforce development and economic growth in the southwestern portion of the Commonwealth, Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana) brought local businesses together to testify before the House Majority Policy Committee on Thursday.
Jul. 15, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) announces the enactment of Act 70 of 2021, that includes her House Bill 1598, which amends the Flood Plain Management Act by placing the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) as the lead agency for the program.
Jul. 15, 2021 /
HARRISBURG — On Tuesday, the Environmental Quality Board (EQB), which is tasked with adopting all Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations, rubberstamped (by a vote of 15-4) Gov. Tom Wolf’s rogue executive actions to enter Pennsylvania into the job-killing, carbon-emissions-tax-imposing Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Jul. 14, 2021 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney asking them to declare portions of Northeast Philadelphia impacted by Monday’s severe flooding a disaster area.
Jul. 14, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement regarding the findings of the economic impact study on the Shell petrochemical facility in Potter Township, Beaver County.
Jul. 14, 2021 /
HARRISBURG –Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) will host a human trafficking seminar on Wednesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Jennifer Kosakevitch will provide information on the signs of human trafficking and how to protect oneself and others. The event will be held at Turkeytown Firehall, located at 90 Supervisors Drive, West Newton.
Jul. 14, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Citing an increase in the number of inquiries to her district office in Butler from residents who may have been scammed out of their unemployment compensation (UC) benefits, Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) offers advice on how to report unemployment benefit fraud.
Jul. 13, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh) announces the enactment of House Bill 336 as Act 70 of 2021, the Administrative Code, to provide budget implementation language and improves state government operations in several critical areas.
Jul. 13, 2021 /
CHADDS FORD – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware) issued the following statement regarding the upcoming congressional redistricting process:
Jul. 13, 2021 /
HARRISBURG - The Environmental Quality Board (EQB), which is tasked with adopting all Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations, today advanced Gov. Tom Wolf’s effort to enroll Pennsylvania in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative RGGI). The overwhelming vote by the 20-member independent board now sends the measure before the Independent Regulatory Review Commission, which will meet Sept. 1 and vote on final approval.
Jul. 13, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana) will host the House Majority Policy Committee for a hearing on how to grow Pennsylvania’s economy in the southwestern portion of the Commonwealth.
Jul. 13, 2021 /
While many of us are focused on our household budgets, we should also be paying attention to the annual state budget because it has a big impact on both your income and expenses.
Jul. 12, 2021 /
TOWANDA – Dozens of exhibitors have registered to participate in Rep. Tina Pickett’s (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) 20th Senior Expo, set for Thursday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Athens Lynch-Bustin Elementary School. Last year’s expo was canceled due to the health and safety mandates related to COVID-19.
Jul. 12, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – As policymakers prepare to undertake redrawing U.S. Congressional districts, Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) and Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) announced a series of hearings will be held, and a website has been launched, to garner public feedback.
Jul. 12, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) announces the enactment of Act 70 of 2021, that includes her House Bill 1598, which amends the Flood Plain Management Act by placing the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) as the lead agency for the program.
Jul. 12, 2021 /
LOCK HAVEN – State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Centre/Clinton) announced today that 28 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout the 76th District have qualified to receive approximately $328,612 from a grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Jul. 12, 2021 /
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will once again host a series of Senior Citizens Expos to provide area seniors and their family members and caregivers convenient access to a wide range of information in one convenient location.