Warner Announces Boating Facility Grant for Dunlap Creek Lake

Apr. 13, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland), chairman of the Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, today announced Fayette County has been awarded a grant of up to $26,000 to aid in the replacement of the dock at Dunlap Creek Lake.

Gaydos Cosponsors Legislation to Eliminate Death Tax

Apr. 13, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), along with Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland), has introduced House Bill 1148, legislation that would eliminate the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax, otherwise known as the “death tax.”

O’Neal to Host Contactless Shredding Event at Meadows Racetrack and Casino

Apr. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) will be holding a contactless shredding event on Saturday, April 24, in the parking lot of the Meadows Racetrack and Casino to give residents of the 48th Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.

Bipartisan Group of Legislators Challenge Process Taken by P3 Board

Apr. 09, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – In a letter to PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian sent on March 24, a bipartisan group of legislators – Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), Anita Kulik (D-Allegheny), Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) and Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) – questioned the process and resolution the Public Private Partnership Board (P3) used to announce plans to toll nine Pennsylvania bridges.

Greiner Applauds Passage of Legislation to Extend Tax Return Deadlines

Apr. 08, 2021 /

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation authored by Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) on Wednesday to change the due date of state corporate tax returns from 30 days after the due date of the federal return, to the 15th day of the month following the due date of the federal return.

Delozier to Host Shredding Event for 88th District Residents

Apr. 08, 2021 /

WHAT: State Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Lower Allen) invites residents of the 88th Legislative District to a no-contact paper shredding event, which will be conducted by Tri-State Shredding. Documents will be disposed of while employing proper COVID-19 safety measures. There will be a limit of four boxes and/or bags per household and the event is limited to residential customers only (no businesses).

Owlett Says ‘No Way’ to Vaccine Passport

Apr. 07, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvanians should not be forced to carry a “vaccine passport” to prove their COVID-19 vaccination status, said Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter).

House Passes Bill to Aid Nonprofit, Volunteer First Responder Organizations, Metzgar Says

Apr. 07, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed House Bill 290, which would allow the online operation and reveal of contest winners of raffles and drawings for nonprofit and first responder organizations, which is not allowed under current law. This change would expire upon the conclusion of the COVID-19 disaster emergency or May 1, 2022, whichever happens later.

Causer Supports Bill to Aid Fire, Ambulance Company Fundraising

Apr. 07, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Recognizing the fundraising challenges fire and ambulance companies, as well as other nonprofit organizations, have faced due to COVID-19, the state House has approved legislation to expand online fundraising options, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint).

Ryan Bill for Bipartisan Study to Ensure PA Solvency Passes House

Apr. 07, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – By a vote of 113-88, the House today advanced legislation sponsored by Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) that would establish a bipartisan Keystone Solvency Operating Study (SOS) Commission to help improve the Commonwealth’s financial standing and outlook.