Aug. 27, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – In light of the recent assault of a local young man with intellectual disabilities on the Hoodlebug Trail in Homer City, Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) has come out in strong support for the victim and his family, as well as all persons with disabilities who are the victims of these heinous crimes.
Aug. 27, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) circulated a co-sponsor memo today for legislation to allow students in Harrisburg City schools to attend a school of their choice through tuition scholarships.
Aug. 27, 2019 /
FAYETTE COUNTY – Seeking to make beer and wine more accessible and convenient for residents to purchase, Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), majority chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee, and other members of the committee held a public hearing to discuss Rep. Matt Dowling’s (R-Fayette/Somerset) Customer Convenience Permit legislation, House Bill 1644.
Aug. 27, 2019 /
EAST STROUDSBURG – Looking to continue to spread awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike), Rich and Anna Levitan, and many others spoke at a reception in Buck Hill, co-hosted by Weiler Corporation and TextLess Live More, on Friday, Aug. 23.
Aug. 27, 2019 /
KANE – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is inviting area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers to the Kane Senior Citizens Expo on Friday, Sept. 13.
Aug. 26, 2019 /
SENECA – State Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) is inviting people to visit his website at www.RepJames.com and sign a petition opposing a plan recently outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to close Polk State Center.
Aug. 26, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Senior citizens residing in the 183rd Legislative District are invited to Rep. Zach Mako’s (R-Lehigh/Northampton) third annual Senior Expo on Friday, Sept. 13, at Bethany Wesleyan Church in Cherryville.
Aug. 26, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Leaders of the House Republican Caucus issued the following statement regarding recommendations issued after a grand jury investigation into a former member.
Aug. 26, 2019 /
UNIONTOWN – In the vein of an overarching theme driven by House Republican Caucus this legislative session, state Reps. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), Seth Grove (R-York) and Justin Walsh (R-Westmoreland) drafted the Reinventing Government bill package to create better government, more economic prosperity and stronger communities.
Aug. 26, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), majority chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee, and other members of the committee will hold a public hearing to discuss Rep. Matt Dowling’s (R-Fayette/Somerset) Customer Convenience Permit legislation, House Bill 1644.
Aug. 23, 2019 /
MEDIA – State Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) has renewed his push to close the gun show loophole for background checks.
Aug. 23, 2019 /
CENTER TOWNSHIP – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting a series of Donuts and Discussion events to provide residents of the 15th District with the opportunity to ask their state-related questions and share any concerns. The first event will be held on Friday, Sept. 13, from 8:30-10 a.m. at the district office, 3468 Brodhead Road, Suite 9, Monaca.
Aug. 22, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Sen. Judy Ward (R-Blair/Cumberland/Franklin/Fulton/Huntingdon) and Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Mifflin/Centre) will host an informational discussion on the Senate Resolution 6 Commission’s Final Report offering recommendations to stabilize and strengthen Pennsylvania’s struggling fire and EMS services.
Aug. 22, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced today that he has been appointed to serve on the Public Higher Education Funding Commission. The purpose of the commission is to review and make recommendations related to higher education funding, affordability and effectiveness, administration and operations.
Aug. 22, 2019 /
WHAT: Looking to continue to spread awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) will be speaking at a reception co-hosted by Weiler Corporation and TextLess Live More, a student-led organization formed after 18-year-old Merritt Levitan was killed after being struck by a distracted driver.
Aug. 22, 2019 /
ALTONNA – In order to keep residents abreast of Pennsylvania’s gun laws, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) will host a free Concealed Carry Seminar at the Altoona Grand Hotel, located at 1 Sheraton Drive in Altoona, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m.
Aug. 21, 2019 /
CARLISLE – To learn more about a variety of businesses throughout southcentral Pennsylvania and the challenges they face in creating good jobs for Pennsylvanians, the House Majority Policy Committee toured several locations in the region this week, according to Policy Chairman Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest).
Aug. 21, 2019 /
CARLISLE – To learn more about a variety of businesses throughout southcentral Pennsylvania and the challenges they face in creating good jobs for Pennsylvanians, the House Majority Policy Committee toured several locations in the region this week, according to Policy Chairman Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest).
Aug. 21, 2019 /
Because of legislation I cosponsored, there is now a KinConnector helpline for families in kinship care situations, including grandparents raising their grandchildren because of the opioid crisis.
Aug. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) unveiled his proposal to eliminate school property taxes at a Capitol press conference today. The measure, House Bill 13, the School Property Tax Elimination Act, would replace 100% of all school property taxes. The entire press conference can be viewed on Ryan’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/RepFrankRyan.