Oct. 07, 2021 /
In an editorial released last week titled “Local Share Accounts: What Are They and Why Should You Care?”, I detailed how Act 71 of 2004 (Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act) allowed a small portion of the revenue brought in by casino gaming to be placed into Local Share Accounts (LSA).
Oct. 07, 2021 /
LYNDORA - Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) today announced that she will be hosting a luncheon for Butler County Veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lyndora American Legion Post 778, 150 Legion Memorial Lane in Butler.
Oct. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) addressed the media Wednesday and noted the significant proposals passed by the House that delivered for the people of Pennsylvania.
Oct. 06, 2021 /
While the majority of missing persons cases get resolved rather quickly, Pennsylvania currently has approximately 400 such cases where investigators are still looking for answers. Legislation authored by state Reps. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and David Millard (R-Columbia) would provide another tool to help law enforcement reduce that number.
Oct. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – House Bill 1332 passed by the House of Representatives today would require K-12 schools to post curricula online in a standardized, user-friendly manner, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin).
Oct. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – For the second time this week, Pennsylvania House Democrats unanimously opposed a public transparency measure, this time uniformly voting against House Bill 1332, legislation by Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) that would further public transparency and accountability by requiring school districts to put curriculums online.
Oct. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Knowing teenagers learn the importance of hard work and responsibility through their early work experience, the House today approved legislation by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) to make it easier for them to join the workforce.
Oct. 06, 2021 /
ALTOONA – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) invites residents to his Shredding with Schmitt event to have their important documents shredded for free. The event will be held at People’s Natural Gas Field (Curve Stadium), located at 1000 Park Ave., Altoona, on Wednesday, Oct.13, from 4-7 p.m.
Oct. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. KC Tomlinson (R-Bucks) today announced that she has secured grant money for Bensalem Township to help defray the costs of damage caused by the July 12 flooding that damaged 1,100 properties.
Oct. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) is bringing attention to the importance of preventative care and early detection.
Oct. 06, 2021 /
WHAT: State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) will host a ceremony to officially rename the State Route 271 (also referred to as 24th St.) bridge that crosses the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Northern Cambria Borough as the Sergeant William Stock Memorial Bridge. Struzzi authored the original legislation, House Bill 56, which was signed into law in June as Act 17 of 2021.
Oct. 05, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will be holding a voting meeting on House Bills 397, 1451 and 1612; and Senate Bills 248 and 550. These bills focus on assisting and honoring veterans, first responders and their families through property tax credit measures, expansion to the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act and group life insurance to members of the PA National Guard, when activated for 30 or more days.
Oct. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Today the House approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) to extend PACE/PACENET benefits until Dec. 31, 2023.
Oct. 05, 2021 /
CHESTER – As an advocate for Chester Water Authority ratepayers, Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) spoke at the ‘Amend Act 12’ press conference Friday, Oct. 1 at Chester Water Authority Headquarters, where he announced his co-sponsorship of House Bill 1936.
Oct. 05, 2021 /
Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) wrote a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday outlining the work of House Republican members in advocating for and supporting the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine following weeks of allegations by the Wolf administration that Republican lawmakers have not done enough to support vaccination efforts.
Oct. 05, 2021 /
LEMONT FURNACE – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) is inviting area veterans in the 52nd Legislative District to his annual Veterans Recognition Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 5, from 9-11 a.m. at the Connellsville Township Fire Hall, 905 Fireman St., Connellsville.
Oct. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) announced her legislation that would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study Common Interest Owned Communities (CIOCs) unanimously passed the House on Monday.
Oct. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) to increase scholarships for students attending economically disadvantaged schools has passed the House.
Oct. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – In an effort to ensure residents are aware of their Second Amendment rights, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is hosting a concealed carry seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 6-8 p.m. in S&T Bank Arena at the White Township Recreation Complex, 497 E. Pike Road, Indiana.
Oct. 05, 2021 /
MARION CENTER –– In an effort to raise awareness of the tremendous economic impact attributable to Pennsylvania motorsports, Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) had the privilege of competing in a Side-by-Side race at Marion Center Raceway on Saturday evening, Oct 2.