Brown Appointed to Key Legislative Leadership Roles

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) has been appointed to serve as Republican chair of the Subcommittee on Local Business under the House Commerce Committee, as well as Republican secretary of the House State Government Committee for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

House Advances Mehaffie Bill for Bow Creek Road

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation to convert Bow Creek Road in East Hanover Township from a municipally owned and maintained road to a state-owned one cleared the House of Representatives today, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).

Register Now for Mackenzie’s March Veteran Assistance Hours

Mar. 18, 2025 /

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, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1425 Mountain Dr. N. in Bethlehem.

Grants Awarded to Variety of Projects, Nelson Says

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) today announced more than $325,000 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects in the 57th Legislative District.

Benninghoff Bus Driver Testing Bill Passes Unanimously

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) that would do away with redundancy in the process by which school bus drivers are tested has been passed unanimously by the House.

Davanzo Announces Nearly $470,000 in Funding for Improvement Projects

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) announced today the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved nearly $470,000 in state funding for community improvements in the 58th Legislative District. Davanzo worked to secure the Local Share Account (LSA) grants for the projects.

Major, Pittman Announce Grants for Hyde Park, West Leechburg

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Jefferson/Westmoreland) today announced more than $32,000 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects in Hyde Park and West Leechburg.

Pickett Hosting Senior Scam Seminar in Sayre April 25

Mar. 17, 2025 /

SAYRE – In her continuing effort to educate older residents about the latest scams and how to protect themselves, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) is hosting a senior scam seminar on Friday, April 25, in Sayre. The free event will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. at Sons and Daughters of Italy, 301 Desmond St.

Walsh to Host Free Concealed Carry Seminars

Mar. 17, 2025 /

DALLAS – To help residents better understand Pennsylvania’s firearms laws and how to be more responsible gun owners, Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) is hosting two concealed carry seminars in Luzerne County.

Banta, Policy Committee Hold Hearing in Waterford on Stopping New Energy Taxes

Mar. 17, 2025 /

WHAT: Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.