Smith Announces February Veterans Assistance Hours

Feb. 02, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – 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 February 2021.

Toohil Introduces Legislation to Protect Abuse Victims

Feb. 02, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Seeking to provide further protections for victims of domestic violence and child abuse in Pennsylvania, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) has introduced two proposals in the House of Representatives.

Causer: February Satellite Office Hours Canceled

Feb. 02, 2021 /

BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced cancelation of his Feb. 4 satellite office hours in Emporium and Port Allegany due to a change in the House session schedule.

Causer to Hold Satellite Office Hours

Feb. 02, 2021 /

BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, Feb. 4, at the following locations:

Struzzi to Wolf: Enough is Enough!

Feb. 01, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Tom Wolf’s latest attempt to impose a job-crushing severance tax on Pennsylvania natural gas drillers:

Lawmakers Advocate for More Vaccine in Rural PA

Feb. 01, 2021 /

HARRISURG – Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) are calling on the state Department of Health to ensure sufficient COVID-19 vaccine supply in the state’s rural communities.

Bernstine Announces State Grant for Beaver County

Feb. 01, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced that a $198,000 Strategic Management Planning (STMP) grant has been awarded for the City of Beaver Falls, Beaver County.

Gregory, Rozzi Outraged Over Latest Setback for Sexual Abuse Victims

Feb. 01, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) and Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) expressed outrage today after learning the Pennsylvania Department of State failed to properly advertise a constitutional amendment that would give victims of childhood sexual abuse recourse in civil court.

Cutler, Benninghoff Comment on Boockvar Resignation

Feb. 01, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) made the following on the resignation of Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar:

Metcalfe, ERE Committee to Preempt Wolf Budget Address with Progress Reports on PA’s Energy-Enabled Economy Economy

Jan. 29, 2021 /

WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene an informational meeting (prior to the governor’s pre-recorded annual budget address) focusing on the state of the Commonwealth’s oil and natural gas energy-enabled economy and what future policies are needed to protect family-sustaining energy jobs, ensure affordable energy costs and generate increased energy independence.