Jan. 10, 2020 /
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) attended the public meeting concerning the reevaluation study of the Francis E. Walter Dam that was held in White Haven on Thursday night. He also spoke during the meeting, which was hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its partners, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NY DEP).
Jan. 10, 2020 /
MONTROSE – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced Wayne Highlands (Wayne County) and Montrose (Susquehanna County) school districts were awarded state grants, which will help expand both classroom instruction skills for teachers and exposure to agriculture education.
Jan. 10, 2020 /
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) will be offering veterans affairs outreach hours in his district office at 3220 State Route 257 in Seneca on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An accredited field service officer from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania will be available to assist veterans with a variety of issues.
Jan. 09, 2020 /
WHAT: Because of the considerable amount of taxpayer money used to fund Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Program, or Medicaid, the third largest in the nation, and the vulnerable population the program it serves, it is important to ensure taxpayer money is used to assist those in need. With this in mind, a bipartisan group of lawmakers from the House and Senate will introduce a package of bills to reform how services are provided. This package will codify the recent grand jury recommendations along with enacting statutes which mirror federal law to allow the Commonwealth to combat fraud in the program and recoup state tax dollars. The package of bills and issues facing the program will be discussed at a press conference.
Jan. 09, 2020 /
HARRISBURG -- The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), gathered at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Wednesday to hear from leaders of five of the state’s agriculture advocacy organizations.
Jan. 08, 2020 /
WHAT: State Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) is inviting Second Amendment supporters from across the Commonwealth to attend this year’s state Capitol Rally to Protect Your Right to Keep and Bear Arms which will take place on Monday, June 8, 2020.
Jan. 08, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) on Monday was appointed to serve as chairman of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee.
Jan. 08, 2020 /
LOCK HAVEN – State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Centre/Clinton) issued the following statement of support and pledged to work together with county officials and law enforcement to adopt a Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance:
Jan. 08, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) has been appointed chairman of the House Human Services Committee by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny).
Jan. 08, 2020 /
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is encouraging area residents concerned about the potential future use of the Francis E. Walter Dam as a water supply for New York City to attend a public meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9, regarding a reevaluation study of the dam and reservoir.
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.