Lawmakers Condemn Potential Closure of Penn State Schuylkill

Feb. 28, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill), Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) issued statements condemning Penn State’s new plan that could close Penn State Schuylkill. The closure of this campus would jeopardize local jobs, harm the regional economy, and make it harder to earn a college degree in northeast Pennsylvania.

Causer Issues Statement on Meeting with UPMC Officials

Feb. 28, 2025 /

COUDERSPORT – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) issued the following statement regarding a meeting with UPMC officials about their plans to eliminate labor and delivery services at UPMC Cole. The meeting involved state officials; county commissioners from Potter, Cameron and McKean counties; and representatives of federal lawmakers, along with several UPMC officials.

Mako to Host Scam Jam

Feb. 28, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he is co-hosting with Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Queenship of Mary Catholic churches’ Young at Heart group a seminar to protect senior citizens from scams.

Shaffer: Richland Township Awarded Traffic Light Funding

Feb. 28, 2025 /

RICHLAND – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) today announced the funding of traffic safety improvements through the PennDOT Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) program. The program helps communities across the Commonwealth.

Lawmakers Condemn Potential Closure of Penn State Schuylkill

Feb. 27, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) issued statements condemning Penn State’s new plan that could close Penn State Schuylkill. The closure of this campus would jeopardize local jobs, harm the regional economy, and make it harder to earn a college degree in northeast Pennsylvania.

Hogan Announces Funding for Area Infrastructure Projects

Feb. 27, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hogan (Bucks) today announced that two infrastructure projects in the 142nd District have received funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) program.

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Protect Parental Rights in Medical Decisions for Minor Children

Feb. 27, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced legislation aimed at protecting the rights of parents and guardians in the medical decision-making process for their minor children. The bill, known as Simon’s Law, would require health care professionals or facilities to notify parents before placing a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order on any patient under the age of 18. The law would also require written or oral consent from at least one parent or guardian before a DNR order can be issued.

Causer to Hold Satellite Office Hours

Feb. 27, 2025 /

BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold his satellite office hours on Thursday, March 6, at the following locations:

Kephart, Armanini Invite Constituents to Open House

Feb. 26, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) and Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) today announced an Open House at their new shared Clearfield office located at 14 S. Front St., Clearfield, on Thursday, March 6, from 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

Kephart, Armanini Invite Constituents to Open House

Feb. 26, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) and Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) today announced an Open House at their new shared Clearfield office located at 14 S. Front St., Clearfield, on Thursday, March 6, from 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

Walsh Issues Statement on Possible Closure of Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Feb. 26, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) today issued a statement regarding Penn State University’s new plan that could close Penn State Wilkes-Barre and other branch campuses in the region. The closure of the Lehman Township campus would impact local jobs, harm the regional economy, and make it more difficult to earn a college degree in northeast Pennsylvania.