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.
Oct. 11, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – As a former police chief and employee of the American Red Cross, state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) knows the challenges emergency responders face.
Oct. 11, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) warns hunters and anglers to beware of scam websites that offer licenses. These websites could steal consumers’ money, as well as their personal information that could be used for identity or financial theft.
Oct. 10, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) on Thursday was in the state Capitol as U.S. Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer announced the U.S. Navy’s newest warship will be named the USS Harrisburg.
Oct. 10, 2019 /
ELLWOOD CITY – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has issued the following statement in response to a recent article published by the New Castle News:
Oct. 10, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passed Rep. Natalie Mihalek’s (R-Allegheny/Washington) resolution to formally recognize Oct. 13, 2019, as the 244th birthday of the United States Navy.
Oct. 10, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passed Rep. Natalie Mihalek’s (R-Allegheny/Washington) resolution to formally recognize Oct. 13, 2019, as the 244th birthday of the United States Navy.