Gillen Announces Tax Assistance Workshop at Berks Encore Douglassville Center on April 12

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).

House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Biden’s Blockade of LNG Exports

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.

Cutler: New Poll Shows Why Voter ID Constitutional Amendment is Worthwhile Pursuit

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.

Mako to Host Scam Jam, Shredding Event

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.

Zimmerman Introduces Student, Teacher Support Act

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.

Scheuren Proposes Homeowner Protection and Squatter Eviction Act

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.

House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Consumer-Focused Energy Policy

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.

Veterans Invited to Barton’s Briefing with Etchberger Veterans Service Center

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.