Apr. 05, 2024 /
Apr. 05, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Following years of inaction by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to fix a broken broadcasting policy, Reps. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) have sent a formal letter to PIAA demanding change.
Apr. 05, 2024 /
DOUGLASSVILLE - On Friday, April 12, from 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will visit the Berks Encore Douglassville Wellness & Activity Center (2144 Weavertown Rd., Douglassville, PA 19518) to assist Berks County residents with filing their Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PA-1000) applications and/or their Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax (PIT) returns (PA-40).
Apr. 05, 2024 /
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Fueling Pennsylvanian’s Future: Liquid Natural Gas” to discuss the negative impacts of the arbitrary pause on LNG exports and why the world is a better place with Pennsylvania energy. A press conference on this topic will take place immediately following the hearing.
Apr. 05, 2024 /
Apr. 05, 2024 /
Apr. 04, 2024 /
Pennsylvania State Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) was welcomed at the Rostraver Woman’s Club monthly meeting Wednesday to celebrate one of its members.
Apr. 04, 2024 /
FORD CITY — On Thursday, Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the third in a series of hearings to discuss reliable and affordable energy for the people of Pennsylvania.
Apr. 04, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said Thursday that a new poll released from Franklin & Marshall College showing 73% of Pennsylvanians support a requirement that voters show photo identification every time they vote underscores the importance of the discharge resolution petition started by House Republicans last week to get a voter ID constitutional amendment out of committee and before the House for a vote.
Apr. 04, 2024 /
There is a two-word phrase that makes many elected officials cringe, specifically those at the county and local government levels - unfunded mandate.
Apr. 04, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he will host two community events later this month to protect people from becoming victims of fraud.
Apr. 03, 2024 /
Harrisburg, PA – The Schuylkill Hope Center was awarded a state grant for $689,070 from the Violence Intervention and Prevention program to support their work to protect victims of domestic abuse from gun violence, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill).
Apr. 03, 2024 /
Apr. 02, 2024 /
Apr. 02, 2024 /
BLAIR COUNTY—Today, Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the second hearing in a series to discuss ways to ensure both low-cost and reliable energy for consumers.
Apr. 02, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster) today introduced legislation known as the Student and Teacher Support Act to allow public school entities to employ, or approve as a volunteer, a certified school chaplain.
Apr. 02, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) today proposed legislation, named the Homeowner Protection and Squatter Eviction Act, which would strengthen property owners’ rights and homeowner protections against squatters. Squatting is the unlawful practice of occupying or possessing a residence or other real property without the lawful owner’s consent.
Apr. 02, 2024 /
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair), and other lawmakers will host the second hearing in a series titled “Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer-Focused Energy Policy” to discuss ways to protect consumers by controlling the costs of energy here in Pennsylvania.
Apr. 01, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) awarded more than $1.5 million in grants for Community Learning Programs in the 7th Legislative District.
Apr. 01, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced he will be holding a briefing with the Etchberger Veterans Service Center of Berks County. A benefits educator and outreach coordinator will visit Barton’s district office in Hamburg to give veterans an overview of the benefits available to them.