Jan. 07, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) announced today he has appointed Rep. Tom Murt (R-Montgomery) to serve as chair of the Human Services Committee and Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) as chair of the Aging and Older Adult Services Committee during the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Jan. 07, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – In most cases, a strong school district is at the center of a strong community, according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown), who’s supporting a $25,000 grant received by the Greater Johnstown School District.
Jan. 07, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) today announced they are hosting a state grant seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Jan. 07, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) today announced they are hosting a state grant seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Jan. 06, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Stan Saylor (R-York) released the following schedule for the 2020 House Budget Hearings:
Jan. 06, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement on the death of U.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick, a former Congressman from Bucks County.
Jan. 06, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Two Tioga County school districts and one in Bradford County have been awarded grants to help prepare the state’s next generation of farmers, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) announced today.
Jan. 06, 2020 /
MCMURRAY – State Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced today that her regularly scheduled January and February outreach hours at the Bethel Park School House will be changed due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day holidays.
Jan. 06, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Continuing his commitment to fighting welfare fraud and abuse, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) has introduced two measures that would improve oversight of the use of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards.
Jan. 06, 2020 /
WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will hold an informational meeting to discuss 2020 priorities with leaders of statewide farm organizations.
Jan. 03, 2020 /
The Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) is now accepting applications for $6.6 million in PAsmart Apprenticeship grants to help more workers “earn while they learn” and gain the hands-on skills for good jobs in high-growth industries.
Jan. 02, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) recently introduced legislation that would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution, reducing the number of legislative districts in Pennsylvania from 203 to 151.
Jan. 02, 2020 /
Nearly a year ago, I was honored to have been named the first chairman of the newly formed House Government Oversight Committee. As someone who has long espoused the need for greater oversight in state government, this appointment was particularly meaningful to me.
Jan. 02, 2020 /
TOWANDA – To help constituents better access state government-related services, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) will hold satellite office hours in Sullivan County during the month of January.
Jan. 02, 2020 /
ABBOTTSTOWN – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) will host his first Meet and Greet event of the new year at Caffe 101, located at 101 Front St. in Boiling Springs, on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 8-9:30 a.m.
Jan. 02, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) announced that the Port Authority will continue to accept blue or yellow Pennsylvania Senior Transit Cards indefinitely.
Jan. 02, 2020 /
I am a conservative, white Republican lawmaker from a predominantly white, conservative Republican district. I won my election to serve the 93rd District because I reflect the views of those who voted for me. I am pro-business, pro-life, pro-gun, pro-law-enforcement and by no means soft on crime. I support life imprisonment for violent murderers, rapists, and child abusers and the death penalty for the worst of those offenders.
Jan. 02, 2020 /
CLARION – Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) was recently honored for graduating from a national leadership program through the Council of State Governments.
Dec. 31, 2019 /
About a year ago, I was fortunate enough to have been sworn in to represent the people of the 193rd Legislative District in the state House of Representatives. I often reflect on the responsibility you have entrusted to me and want to take a moment to renew that commitment.
Dec. 31, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) announced that the Port Authority will continue to accept blue or yellow Pennsylvania Senior Transit Cards indefinitely.