Jan. 29, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a telephone town hall meeting for residents of the 15th Legislative District on Tuesday, Feb. 4, beginning at approximately 5:30 p.m. The program will consist of a legislative update highlighting important topics such as the state budget, as well as a question-and-answer session.
Jan. 29, 2020 /
TOWANDA – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today announced that application forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for the 2019 tax year are now available at her district offices in Towanda and Sayre.
Jan. 29, 2020 /
ALTOONA – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced today that the Altoona Water Authority will receive a low-interest loan through the Commonwealth’s Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for a much-needed improvement project.
Jan. 29, 2020 /
DOVER – As part of ongoing efforts to assist veterans, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) announced the dates veterans assistance will be held at his office, located at 2501 Catherine St., York.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
BRADFORD – In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is hosting a veterans service representative from the American Legion at his local offices in February.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced a $37,157 grant from the Food Service Equipment Program was awarded to Trinity Area School District.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced a $37,157 grant from the Food Service Equipment Program was awarded to Trinity Area School District.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania State Senate passed Senate Bill 906 on concurrence Monday. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. John Yudichak (I-14), would halt the planned closures by the Department of Human Services of the White Haven and Polk state centers. The bill now goes to Gov. Tom Wolf, who is likely to veto the measure.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Canton Area School District will receive two grants to help upgrade some of their cafeteria equipment, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) announced today.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the Blairsville-Saltsburg School District has received a grant of $6,462 for upgrades to the Blairsville Senior High School’s cafeteria.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
BELLE VERNON – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Fayette/Washington) announced today that the House Game and Fisheries Committee will be hosting a public hearing on the issue of new Saturday Opening Day of the rifle deer season.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
House Majority Leader Cutler responds to Wolf’s call to raise minimum wage to $15 per hour
HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) issued the following statement:
Jan. 28, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Grants were awarded to two area school districts Tuesday to help with the purchase of needed equipment, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced today.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
WHAT: Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland), chairman of the Legislative Audit Advisory Commission (LAAC), and other LAAC members will meet to review and accept the audit for Fiscal Year 2018-19. LAAC is charged with conducting the annual financial audit of the General Assembly as required by Article VIII, Section 10 of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. Audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
BEDFORD – State tax forms for the 2019 tax year are now available at the district offices of Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) located in Bedford, McConnellsburg and Mercersburg.
Jan. 27, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) and Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) will host a seminar about Chronic Wasting Disease and other issues affecting hunters.
Jan. 24, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) announced today that the Office of the State Fire Commissioner is awarding grants to fire, ambulance and rescue squads statewide, including several in Bucks County.
Jan. 24, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Lawrence (R-West Grove) attended a news conference in the Capitol earlier this week in observance of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and announced the unanimous passage of several bills to draw attention to the issue and provide law enforcement with better tools and enforcement capabilities.
Jan. 24, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that 12 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout the 62nd legislative district have been awarded approximately $144,559 from a grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Jan. 24, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced that fire and ambulance companies in Susquehanna and Wayne County will see a total of $586,882 in fire and safety grants given by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC).