Mar. 16, 2020 /
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced that his district offices in Weissport and Albrightsville will not be providing walk-in service to Carbon County residents until further notice. In addition, his satellite office located at the American Legion building in Lansford will be closed for the next two weeks.
Mar. 16, 2020 /
Rules allow members to vote remotely and keep House operating
Mar. 16, 2020 /
HARRISBURG– Four regional state legislators have chosen to keep their district offices open to serve constituents amid the evolving COVID-19 situation in Pennsylvania, while encouraging residents to exercise discretion and use phone and email in lieu of “walk-in” services whenever possible.
Mar. 15, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – House Republican leaders issue the following statement regarding special elections scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, in the 8th, 18th and 58th legislative districts:
Mar. 14, 2020 /
Elections in 8th, 18th and 58th districts will be held as scheduled Tuesday, March 17
Mar. 13, 2020 /
MONACA – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement regarding Energy Harbor’s decision to continue operating its nuclear power plant in Beaver County indefinitely:
Mar. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – The House is preparing to return for a historic session week on Monday, March 16. As a result of the Capitol complex being closed to visitors, several committee meetings, hearings and informational sessions have been postponed. Floor proceedings will go on as scheduled with an effort to work as expeditiously as possible to address key issues related to COVID-19. The session schedule could be shortened if legislation to address the virus is agreed upon. There will be no guests in the House chamber or in the gallery.
Mar. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG- The State Representatives from Bucks County have come together to release the following joint statement regarding the Coronavirus:
Mar. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today announced Keystone College in Factoryville, Wyoming County, has been awarded state grant funding to enhance its early childhood education apprenticeship program.
Mar. 13, 2020 /
MCMURRAY – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced today that in order to minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, her office will be canceling several of her upcoming events.
Mar. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG— Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) today called on the Pennsylvania Department of Health to identify the schools, grades and classrooms to families who attend schools with a student who tests positive for COVID-19.
Mar. 13, 2020 /
This week, March 15-21, is Sunshine Week, a nationwide celebration of government transparency and access to public information. It’s a perfect time to not only celebrate progress but make improvements.
Mar. 12, 2020 /
WHAT: This event has been postponed. A new date has not been set yet. Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and area legislators will host a Mock General Assembly with high school students from Trinity Area, Chartiers-Houston, Canon-McMillan, Peters and Washington school districts. The students will experience what it is like to consider legislation and vote as a member of the Legislature.
Mar. 12, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon), a retired Marine reserve colonel with expertise in economic warfare, urged calm today following the World Health Organization’s declaration that COVID-19 is now a worldwide pandemic that is threatening public health and the world economy.
Mar. 12, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) announced today that the SEPTA Key Card event scheduled for March 20 at his Quakertown office has been cancelled due to health concerns arising from COVID-19 and the threat to older citizens.
Mar. 12, 2020 /
BUTLER – The pressing need for employees in local businesses and manufacturing was the focus of a roundtable discussion held by the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and hosted by Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler), at the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School on Tuesday.
Mar. 12, 2020 /
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) announced that his district offices in Weissport and Albrightsville will remain open for the foreseeable future to continue serving Carbon County residents.
Mar. 11, 2020 /
WHAT: PA House Health Committee Subcommittee Chairman Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) and House Health Committee Majority Chair Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) will convene a public hearing to discuss appropriate standards of care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.
Mar. 11, 2020 /
The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are providing regular updates on COVD-19, which is commonly called coronavirus.
Mar. 11, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) has introduced two bills aimed at supporting the well-being of Pennsylvania children. One bill is designed to ensure the quality of their education while the other would better support children who are victimized.