House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Lehigh County on The Centennial School

Aug. 06, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) and other lawmakers will host the first hearing in a series titled “Back to School” to highlight The Centennial School’s unique program for students with emotional disturbance and autism. The school, affiliated with Lehigh University College of Education, prepares high-quality special education teachers to enter the workforce in Pennsylvania.

Register Now for Mackenzie’s August Veteran Assistance Hours

Aug. 05, 2024 /

BETHLEHEM – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering veteran assistance hours each month at her Bethlehem office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1425 Mountain Dr. N. in Bethlehem.

House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Cumberland County Public Schools

Aug. 02, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) and other lawmakers will host the second hearing in a series titled “Back to School” to highlight what public schools in Cumberland County are doing to provide a great education to their students while respecting taxpayers.

Cooper, Summit Legal Aid to Host Community Event Aug. 9

Aug. 02, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) and Summit Legal Aid are proud to announce an upcoming joint community event on Friday, Aug. 9, from 1-4 p.m. at the Valley Points Family YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd., in New Kensington.

Gaydos, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Association Health Plans

Aug. 01, 2024 /

MOON TOWNSHIP – Today, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to examine affordable health care, one of the most pressing issues for small businesses, and discuss how association health plans (AHPs) work, their benefits and the regulatory framework needed to implement them effectively in Pennsylvania. AHPs allow small businesses to band together to purchase health insurance as a collective group, potentially achieving lower premiums and better coverage options typically only available to larger organizations.

Washington County Awarded $15.5 Million for Expansion of Clean Water Infrastructure

Jul. 31, 2024 /

ATLASBURG, PA—Pennsylvania American Water has been awarded $15.5 million in low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for two water main extension projects in Washington County. The projects will provide safe and reliable public water service and increased fire protection capabilities to nearly 60 homes, a public school district and a fire department, as announced in a press release from Pennsylvania American Water.