Stephens to Introduce Bill Ensuring Accountability for Violent Gun Offenders

Apr. 14, 2021 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) will introduce legislation to make the state’s sentencing guidelines presumptive for gun crimes. Data from the PA Commission on Sentencing, which he chairs, shows Philadelphia and other counties routinely sentence below recommended levels for violent criminals who use firearms.

Brown Speaks on Importance of Continued Inclusivity When Taking Legislative Action

Apr. 14, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) released the following statement regarding proposed ballot questions, who is able to vote at the polls in the May 18 primary elections and the importance of continued governmental branch inclusivity when decisions are being made that will affect the entirety of the Commonwealth.

Wentling, Harkins Measure to Cast Wider Net for Lake Erie Fishing Permit Funding Lands $648,300 in Erie Access Improvement Grants

Apr. 14, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) and Patrick Harkins (D-Erie), prime sponsors of legislation to broaden the allocation of proceeds from Lake Erie fishing permits (signed into law as Act 56 of 2020), today commended the PA Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Board of Commissioners for awarding approximately $648,300 in Erie Access Improvement grants.

Smith Announces Spring Veterans Assistance Hours

Apr. 13, 2021 /

PUNXSUTAWNEY– Working to ensure area veterans are receiving or maximizing the benefits and support they have earned through their service and sacrifice, Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced his upcoming veterans assistance hours for April and May 2021.

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).