Bernstine to Host Concealed Carry Seminar in Butler County

Sep. 24, 2024 /

BUTLER – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is continuing his commitment to educating law-abiding gun owners about Pennsylvania’s firearms laws by hosting a Concealed Carry Seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Penn Township Municipal Building.

Heffley, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Drug Crisis

Sep. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing yesterday to discuss the drug epidemic, the horrific effects of fentanyl and xylazine, and tactics being deployed to fight against the drug crisis in Pennsylvania.

First Time Voters Must Show ID

Sep. 23, 2024 /

The 2024 General Election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 5. First time voters will need to show their ID to cast a ballot for the next president and vice president; members of the U.S. House and Senate; state House and state Senate (in odd-numbered senatorial districts); and state row offices, including attorney general, auditor general, and treasurer. But what about voters who are not casting their first ballot?

Owlett Announces Grant for Tioga County Historical Society

Sep. 23, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The Tioga County Historical Society has been awarded an $8,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) to help offset general operating expenses, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced today.

Causer Announces Grants to Local History Groups

Sep. 20, 2024 /

BRADFORD – Three area organizations devoted to preserving the region’s history have been awarded grants from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) said today.

Olsommer, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Tourism Potential

Sep. 20, 2024 /

HAWLEY—Today, Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the obstacles and opportunities facing Pennsylvania’s tourism industry. A 2024 report from the Pennsylvania Tourism Office found the Commonwealth’s tourism industry generated $76.7 billion in economic impact, supported 486,871 jobs and contributed $4.7 billion in state and local taxes in 2022.

Schuylkill County Historical Society Awarded State Grant

Sep. 20, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The Schuylkill County Historical Society has been awarded a Cultural and Historical Support Grant in the amount of $8,000 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), according to Reps. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill), Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).