More Than $600,000 Coming to Palmerton Area Library, Say Heffley, Argall

Apr. 08, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-Carbon/Schuylkill/Luzerne) announced the Palmerton Area Library, which is more than 100 years old, is receiving more than $600,000 in grant dollars to help with water damage repairs and restoration to its century old building.

Gettysburg Library to Receive $750,000 Keystone Grant

Apr. 07, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) announced today the Adams County Library System has been awarded a $750,000 Keystone Grant for construction of a new Gettysburg Library off Route 116 West in Cumberland Township, behind the Lutheran Seminary and Gettysburg YMCA.

Shaffer, Khan’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Students with Pancreatic Conditions Clears Path for Safe Medication Use in Schools

Apr. 07, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – After hearing directly from parents, caregivers, educators and students about how Pennsylvania law treats different student medications, Reps. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) and Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia) have introduced a bill that would give students with pancreatic insufficiency the same ability to carry necessary medication that students using inhalers and EpiPens already have.

Ortitay, Powell Unveil Bill Package to Better Protect Domestic Violence Victims

Apr. 07, 2026 /

SOUTH FAYETTE – During a press conference in South Fayette Township today, Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Lindsay Powell (D-Allegheny) announced they recently introduced a legislative package to offer domestic violence victims further protections, enhance offender accountability, and better prevent repeat and escalating violence in response to a man almost murdering his wife in 2022.

Bashline to Host Concealed Carry Seminar April 30

Apr. 07, 2026 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Josh Bashline (R-Clarion/Armstrong) announced he will be hosting his annual Concealed Carry Seminar on Thursday, April 30, from 5-7 p.m., at the New Bethlehem Fire Company No. 1, 425 Arch St., New Bethlehem.

Faulty Travel Guide Snubs PA’s Northwest

Apr. 06, 2026 /

DUBOIS – The same Pennsylvania Travel Guide that made headlines last week for claiming the state Capitol building is in Philadelphia includes scant mention of the state’s northwest region, according to five lawmakers who penned a letter to Anne Ryan, deputy secretary of the Office of Tourism.

Pugh Legislation Targets Disproportionate ‘Rain Tax’

Apr. 06, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – To address the unfair fee structure impacting homeowners, small businesses and nonprofit organizations from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced House Bill 2360, legislation that will preserve environmental outcomes and ensure costs are distributed fairly and responsibly across the Commonwealth.

Mackenzie Offers Veteran Hours to Serve Local Heroes

Apr. 06, 2026 /

BETHLEHEM – Veterans and their families have multiple opportunities each month to access critical services through Veteran Assistance Hours offered by Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton).