Schmitt, Ward Announces Funding for Strawberry Hills Soccer Complex

Oct. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The Strawberry Hills Soccer Complex in Logan Township received a $655,800 grant through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) today to assist with bringing the sports facility near completion, said Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair).

Cooper: Process to Push Bad Election Reforms Silenced Citizens

Oct. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement after voting against a legislative proposal to revise election laws Thursday and after several late-night procedural maneuvers orchestrated by the House Democrats after 11:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Warner Hosts Breakfast for Area Veterans

Oct. 06, 2023 /

CONNELLSVILLE – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) is inviting area veterans in the 52nd Legislative District to his annual Veterans Recognition Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 3, from 9-10 a.m. at the Connellsville Township Fire Hall, 905 Fireman St., Connellsville.

Causer to Host Potter County Senior Citizens Expo Oct. 13

Oct. 06, 2023 /

COUDERSPORT – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is inviting area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers to the annual Potter County Senior Citizens Expo in Roulette on Friday, Oct. 13.

Fink Criticizes House Democrats on Midnight Election Reform Stunt

Oct. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – On Thursday, House Democrats forced a vote on Senate Bill 224 after holding a meeting of the House Appropriations Committee after 11 p.m. Wednesday to make changes to the bill that would have radically affected the administration of our elections, according to Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion).

Late Night Election Wrangle Would Have Caused Chaos at the Polls, Says York County House Republicans

Oct. 05, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – In response to hastily conceived legislation by House Democrats to majorly alter Pennsylvania elections, the York County delegation of House Republicans, which consists of Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Mike Jones (R-York Township) Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) and Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), issued the following statement:

Metzgar’s Bill Criminalizing Illicit Xylazine Possession Passes House

Oct. 05, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to ensure animal sedatives are used for their intended purposes, Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) announced his bill, which would criminalize illicit possession of xylazine with a veterinary use exemption, passed the House by a 169-34 vote.