Barton Encourages Public Comment on Broadband Digital Equity Plan

Nov. 30, 2023 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) is encouraging constituents to participate in the public comment period for the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority’s Digital Equity Plan. The plan is required to access Pennsylvania’s share of $2.75 billion in federal funds to expand broadband access in the Commonwealth.

Smith Stresses Importance of Public Comment on Broadband Digital Equity Plan

Nov. 30, 2023 /

PUNXSUTAWNEY – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) is encouraging constituents to participate in the public comment period for the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority’s Digital Equity Plan. This plan is required to access Pennsylvania’s share of $2.75 billion in federal funds to expand broadband access in the Commonwealth.

Causer to Hold Satellite Office Hours

Nov. 30, 2023 /

BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the following locations:

Pickett, Baker Announce State Funding Support of Community Improvement Projects, Programs in Wyoming County

Nov. 30, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announce the awarding of more than $1.1 million in state tax credits for eight community improvement projects and programs in Wyoming County. The funding support was made available through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).

Struzzi to Honor Memory of Robindale Community

Nov. 29, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is looking to recognize the challenges and fortitude of a local community by renaming an Indiana County roadway in its honor.

Causer to Offer Veterans Services at Local Offices

Nov. 28, 2023 /

BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.

D’Orsie Bill to Increase Penalty for Corruption of Minor Charges

Nov. 28, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Using a position of power to exploit the trust of a child is a serious crime that should come with serious consequences. That is why Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) introduced legislation to increase the grading of the corruption of a minor charge when the crime was perpetrated by someone in a position of authority.

Cook Calls on Shapiro to Explain RGGI Appeal to Pennsylvanians

Nov. 22, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R- Greene/Washington) released the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s decision to appeal the Commonwealth Court decision that would have ended the job-killing Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a multi-state energy tax program that proposes to increase utility costs in Pennsylvania.

Grove: Shapiro Embraces $600 million RGGI Tax

Nov. 21, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) expressed outrage and disappointment with Governor Shapiro’s decision to appeal the Commonwealth Court decision to halt the tax-raising and job-killing Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Mackenzie to Host Scam Jam, Fraud Bingo on Dec. 8

Nov. 21, 2023 /

CENTER VALLEY -- Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is inviting residents of the 131st Legislative District to her free event: Scam Jam with Fraud Bingo, hosted along with Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities on Friday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at DeSales University Center, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley.

Heffley to Host Drug & Alcohol Expo TODAY

Nov. 21, 2023 /

WHAT: Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is hosting a Drug & Alcohol Family Awareness Expo. The expo will feature an impaired and distracted driving simulator, prescription drug drop-off box and a DUI moving memorial.