Aug. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) is introducing a package of bills targeting violent criminals who use firearms.
Aug. 19, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) invites residents of the 93rd Legislative District to an open house he will be hosting on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 4-7 p.m. at his 305 Leader Heights Road district office.
Aug. 19, 2019 /
Throughout our time in office these past seven years serving as state representatives in Lancaster County, we have fought hard for the workers and taxpayers who seek an opportunity to achieve the American Dream. We work in Harrisburg for the same vision that Thaddeus Stevens once fought for as a state representative and later a United States congressman -- equal opportunity.
Aug. 16, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – A new grant program, to help with the costs of inspection and certification requirements for businesses that meet the federal definition of “very small meat processor,” is now available, said Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter), a member of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.
Aug. 16, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Carlisle to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, education institutions and organizations. Topics to be discussed will include workforce development, state taxation, regulatory reform and transportation logistics. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’ #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.
Aug. 16, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Carlisle to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, education institutions and organizations. Topics to be discussed will include workforce development, state taxation, regulatory reform and transportation logistics. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’ #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.
Aug. 16, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Carlisle to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, education institutions and organizations. Topics to be discussed will include workforce development, state taxation, regulatory reform and transportation logistics. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’ #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.
Aug. 16, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Carlisle to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, education institutions and organizations. Topics to be discussed will include workforce development, state taxation, regulatory reform and transportation logistics. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’ #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.
Aug. 16, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) released the following statement about the recent police shootings in Philadelphia:
Aug. 16, 2019 /
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the governor’s gun violence prevention executive order:
Aug. 15, 2019 /
A press conference to detail and answer questions about the School Property Tax Elimination Act (House Bill 13) that would replace school property as a means of funding basic education with a modification in the Sales and Use Tax and the Personal Income Tax.
Aug. 15, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement on the passing of Bruce Hanson, director of research for the House Republican Caucus:
Aug. 14, 2019 /
SENECA – Following an announcement today by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller noting DHS plans to close Polk State Center in Venango County, state Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) issued the following statement:
Aug. 14, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, has sent a letter to Pennsylvania Inspector General Bruce Beemer asking him to conduct a thorough investigation of the Department of Corrections (DOC) and Board of Probation and Parole following several recent murders by state parolees.
Aug. 14, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, has sent a letter to Pennsylvania Inspector General Bruce Beemer asking him to conduct a thorough investigation of the Department of Corrections (DOC) and Board of Probation and Parole following several recent murders by state parolees.
Aug. 14, 2019 /
PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE – The Commonwealth’s efforts to protect the state’s food supply through animal health and biosecurity initiatives was the focus of a joint meeting of the House and Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees Wednesday during Penn State’s annual Ag Progress Days.
Aug. 14, 2019 /
The legislative session has been quite productive. The House passed numerous bills to improve Pennsylvania and those who live here. Though the General Assembly is not currently in voting session, I have been busy here in Adams and Cumberland counties meeting with residents to learn how the bills we passed would impact them and to get their feedback.
Aug. 14, 2019 /
BUTLER – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) cordially invites residents of the 11th Legislative District to join her on Thursday, Aug. 22, for an open house at her new district office, located at 100 Barracks Road in Butler. The event will be held from 3-6 p.m. with light refreshments available.
Aug. 14, 2019 /
LEHIGHTON – In their continuing effort to improve the quality of life for older residents in the region, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon) are once again co-hosting a Senior Citizens Expo on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Lehighton.
Aug. 13, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will join with the House Game and Fisheries Committee, chaired by Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York), to observe Operation Hurricane, a full-scale exercise coordinated by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.