Oct. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Four area school districts were awarded Safe Schools Targeted Grants to improve safety and security measures, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna).
Oct. 18, 2019 /
MCMURRAY – Today, Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced that Upper St. Clair School District was awarded a total of $43,020 in School Safety Grants through the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Oct. 18, 2019 /
Think fast – there’s been an accident. Do you know what to do if disaster strikes? Of course you do...call 9-1-1. Many of us have called it, and morning, noon or night, you can be sure someone will answer. We are blessed to live in a state where someone will answer, and help will come.
Oct. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG– Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) will be the keynote speaker at tomorrow’s Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation (GWPF) Walk to End FGM in Washington, D.C.
Oct. 18, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Human Services and Health committees will hold a public hearing on the decision by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to close the White Haven and Polk state centers. Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) serves as a member of the Human Services Committee.
Oct. 17, 2019 /
The 2020 race for president of the United States is well underway as news headlines are written every day about the latest rallies, speeches and political maneuvering across the nation.
Oct. 17, 2019 /
MCMURRAY – In an effort to recognize area veterans, Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) will host a recognition breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 9-11 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Suites Pittsburgh South, located at 164 Fort Couch Road, in Pittsburgh. All veterans who reside in the 40th Legislative District are invited to participate.
Oct. 17, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), and the House Health Committee, chaired by Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren), will hold a public hearing on the decision by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to close the White Haven and Polk state centers.
Oct. 17, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), and the House Health Committee, chaired by Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren), will hold a public hearing on the decision by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to close the White Haven and Polk state centers.
Oct. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) will be hosting a complimentary Veterans Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 1, from 8:30-10 a.m., at the Somerset American Legion, located at 162 W. Main St. in Somerset.
Oct. 17, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Liquor Control Committee, chaired by Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), will hold a voting meeting to consider two proposals. They are measures to allow hotel liquor licenses issued before 1949 to be sold as restaurant licenses (House Bill 1617) and allow club licenses, just like restaurant licenses, to remain in safekeeping for up to two years and subsequent years for an additional fee (House Bill 1886).
Oct. 16, 2019 /
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement by the owner of the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway that it will be ending operations in Jim Thorpe at the end of November.
Oct. 16, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Stan Saylor (R-York) was appointed as a member of the National Guard Youth Challenge Advisory Board. The National Guard Youth Challenge program is an initiative designed to help at-risk youth in the Commonwealth. The program was established in law by Act 51 of 2018, which was authored by Saylor.
Oct. 16, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Centre/Clinton) announced today that she has successfully secured a $125,000 Local Municipal Relief grant from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to assist Mountaintop Regional Water Authority in restoring safe and clean drinking water to about 1,300 homes and businesses in Burnside Township, Snow Shoe Township, Snow Shoe Borough and surrounding areas.
Oct. 16, 2019 /
WHAT: In their continuing effort to better inform area gun owners regarding their rights under state law, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) will co-host a concealed carry seminar in Susquehanna County.
Oct. 16, 2019 /
WHAT: In their continuing effort to better inform area gun owners regarding their rights under state law, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) will co-host a concealed carry seminar in Susquehanna County.
Oct. 16, 2019 /
WHAT: Area lawmakers will host a Concealed Carry Seminar with an update of federal and state laws related to the Second Amendment.
Oct. 16, 2019 /
WHAT: Area lawmakers will host a Concealed Carry Seminar with an update of federal and state laws related to the Second Amendment.
Oct. 15, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Wayne/Susquehanna) and Salvation Army Ladore invite area seniors to their annual Senior Expo on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Salvation Army Ladore Pavilion, 287 Owego Turnpike, Waymart.
Oct. 14, 2019 /
BUTLER – Saxonburg will be site of Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) “Mornings with Marci” next town hall meeting on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8:30-10 a.m. at American Legion Post 683, locate at 754 North Pike Road.