Hogan to Host Property Tax/Rent Rebate Workshop

Feb. 07, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hogan (Bucks) will be hosting a Property Tax Rent Rebate workshop this Friday, Feb. 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the Sarah Mitchell Community Center, 1500 Desire Ave., Feasterville-Trevose.

Rigby on Shapiro 2024-25 Budget Proposal: ‘What About Next Year?

Feb. 07, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – After listening on Tuesday to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year, state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) immediately turned his thoughts to the following year’s budget cycle. He explained why in the following statement on the heels of Shapiro’s address before members of the General Assembly:

Heffley Expresses Concern for Shapiro’s Budget Proposal and the Taxpayers

Feb. 07, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) attended a joint session of the General Assembly Tuesday during which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his state budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Heffley issued the following statement in response to the governor’s $48 billion spending plan, which equals 8% percent more than the current year’s spending:

Ortitay Praises Advancement of Literacy Legislation

Feb. 07, 2024 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement in response to the Senate Education Committee unanimously reporting out Senate Bill 801, which is a mirror image of his House Bill 998 to advance literacy achievement for all:

Pickett, Fritz to Co-Host Gun Law Seminar Feb. 27 in Wyoming County

Feb. 07, 2024 /

TUNKHANNOCK – In their continuing effort to educate the public regarding Pennsylvania’s firearms laws, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) are co-hosting a Concealed Carry/Castle Doctrine Seminar in Laceyville on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The free event will take place at the Black Walnut American Legion, 328 Old Route 6 Road from 6-8 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Pickett, Fritz to Co-Host Gun Law Seminar Feb. 27 in Wyoming County

Feb. 07, 2024 /

TUNKHANNOCK – In their continuing effort to educate the public regarding Pennsylvania’s firearms laws, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) are co-hosting a Concealed Carry/Castle Doctrine Seminar in Laceyville on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The free event will take place at the Black Walnut American Legion, 328 Old Route 6 Road from 6-8 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Gaydos: Governor’s Budget is a Spending Spree with Your Money

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro today presented his $48.34 billion state budget proposal to the General Assembly, which is an increase in state appropriations of $3.7 billion or 8.4% over the current fiscal year. This amount far surpasses the current rate of inflation. Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following response to the governor’s proposal.