Davanzo to Host Series of Pop-Up Office Hours

Sep. 02, 2020 /

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP – To offer residents of the 58th District different opportunities to get the help they need with state-related questions and concerns, Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) will be hosting pop-up office hours at libraries in the district.

House Advances Gabler Bill to Honor Local Veterans

Sep. 02, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The state House on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation authored by Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) at the urging of Elk County veterans groups, the Borough of Ridgway and the Elk County Commissioners.

House Committee Advances Bills to Help and Honor Veterans, Remember the Sacrifices of Sept. 11

Sep. 02, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Services Committee, held a voting meeting Tuesday and advanced legislation to help veterans and their families make a smooth adjustment to civilian life after their military service. The committee also approved a bill to establish a 911 Day of Remembrance and a resolution recognizing September 2020 as “Military Service-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.

Klunk to Host Free Shredding Event in Hanover on Sept. 19

Sep. 02, 2020 /

HANOVER – As part of efforts to protect private information, Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) will host a free shredding and identity theft prevention event for residents of the 169th Legislative District. The event will be held in the parking lot of her office located at 118 Carlisle St. in Hanover on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Oberlander Supports Measures to Reopen PA Economy, High School Sports

Sep. 02, 2020 /

In working to restore some semblance of normalcy to the people of the 63rd District and fully restart the economy across the state, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) today cast several historic votes in the state House in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rigby Notes National Recognition for Local Coal Refuse Clean-Up

Sep. 01, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Last week, the Johnstown Inclined Plane was nationally acclaimed when it earned a Save America’s Treasures matching grant. Now a local reclamation project is receiving nationwide notoriety, according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown).

Gaydos, Moon Township to Host Free ID Theft, Shredding Event

Sep. 01, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – In order to prevent personal information from being used fraudulently, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), along with Moon Township, will host an Identity Theft and Shredding Event on Saturday, Sept. 12, to give residents of the 44th Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.

Kaufer’s Veterans Peer Outreach Legislation Moved Out of Committee

Sep. 01, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – With many veterans returning from service and facing difficulties transitioning to civilian life, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) introduced House Bill 2022 and announced today that the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously supported this legislation.

Mako Returns from Fight Against Terror

Sep. 01, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton), a combat veteran and U.S. Army helicopter pilot in the Pennsylvania National Guard, has officially returned from deployment to the Middle East and has resumed his legislative duties full time.

Committee to Vote on Bills to Help, Honor Veterans, First Responders

Aug. 31, 2020 /

WHAT: Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will hold a voting meeting this week to consider legislation aimed at helping veterans and their families transition from military to civilian life; establish a Sept. 11, 2001, Day of Remembrance; and establish September 2020 as Military Service-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.

Cook Says Wolf Must Listen to ‘We the People’

Aug. 31, 2020 /

The citizens of this Commonwealth, the people who elected us, did an amazing job following Gov. Tom Wolf’s lead in the first 90 days after he declared a state of emergency following the arrival of COVID-19.

Cook Announces Grant to Support Angler Education

Aug. 28, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) announced that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) awarded $11,016 to the Intermediate Unit 1 in Washington County to engage students enrolled in alternative education and those with special needs.

Causer to Host Veterans Services at Local Offices

Aug. 28, 2020 /

BRADFORD – In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced he will host a veterans service representative from the American Legion at his local offices in September.

Delozier to Host Shredding Event

Aug. 28, 2020 /

WHAT: State Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) invites residents of the 88th Legislative District to a no-contact shredding event. Documents will be securely disposed of by Tri-State Shredding, which will be employing proper COVID-19 safety measures.

Rigby Applauds Grant to Support Johnstown Incline

Aug. 28, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Everyone in Cambria County knows it. State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) is happy to see someone outside of Pennsylvania recognize the Johnstown Inclined Plane as more than just a local attraction.