Shapiro Sets Sights on Stealing State Game Lands

Mar. 11, 2025 /

A few lines that went mostly unnoticed, except by those who are in on the plot, were included in the state budget address by Gov. Josh Shapiro when he announced he is stealing nearly 400 acres of Pennsylvania State Game lands to grow a current state park.

Heffley Addresses Concerns Over Misleading Guidance Distributed to Local Homeless Shelter Operators

Mar. 10, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is raising concerns over materials recently distributed to homeless shelter operators in his legislative district by contractors for the Eastern Pennsylvania Continuum of Care (Eastern CoC). The materials, which include guidance from the National Homelessness Law Center, misrepresent the role of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and could potentially jeopardize public safety.

Owlett, Pickett Invite Parents, Community to Learn How to Protect Children from Human Trafficking in a Digital World

Mar. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation, and children are frequently being victimized right in their own homes, often via the internet. To help combat the problem, Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) are inviting parents, grandparents and other concerned citizens to join them for a seminar to learn how to protect children from human trafficking in a digital world.

Owlett, Pickett Invite Parents, Community to Learn How to Protect Children from Human Trafficking in a Digital World

Mar. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation, and children are frequently being victimized right in their own homes, often via the internet. To help combat the problem, Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) are inviting parents, grandparents and other concerned citizens to join them for a seminar to learn how to protect children from human trafficking in a digital world.

Walsh Working to Save PSU’s Branch Campuses in NEPA

Mar. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Following up on his pledge to take every step necessary to prevent the possible closures of Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Penn State Hazleton, Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) is taking a closer look at the university’s financial figures, enrollment numbers and academic programs.

Klunk to Host Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance Events

Mar. 06, 2025 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) invites constituents of the 169th District to her free Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program assistance events. Klunk is offering opportunities to receive aid from her office, which can help constituents process their applications for property taxes and rent paid in 2024.