Wait, Didn’t the Governor Say the Budget is Done?

Aug. 22, 2023 /

To hear Gov. Josh Shapiro talk, a state budget is in place and all is well at the Capitol. He’s been crisscrossing the state the last couple weeks bragging about “historic” investments in everything from education and economic development to public safety.

Lawmakers Seek to Hold Telecommunications Utilities Accountable

Aug. 22, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – A group of state House lawmakers representing primarily rural areas of the Commonwealth has introduced a package of six bills aimed at holding telecommunications companies accountable to their customers. Some of the measures come in response to a series of public input hearings hosted by the Public Utility Commission (PUC) in Tioga, Bradford and Wyoming counties.

Warner to Host Hard-to-Read License Plate Replacement Event

Aug. 22, 2023 /

CONNELLSVILLE – As a growing number of residents in Fayette County and across the Commonwealth are dealing with illegible license plates, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) is teaming up with the Pennsylvania State Police in hosting another event to help get those plates replaced.

Owlett’s Game Commission Night Sept. 14

Aug. 21, 2023 /

WELLSBORO – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is inviting area sportsmen and women to his upcoming Game Commission Night featuring a presentation by Pennsylvania Game Commission Furbearer Biologist Tom Keller.

House Committee to Discuss Importance of Rare-Earth Elements

Aug. 21, 2023 /

WHAT: The House Republican Policy Committee will discuss rare-earth elements (REEs), minerals which used in electronics, clean energy, aerospace, automotive and defense. While China has the highest reserves of REEs, a Penn State University study revealed the existence in Pennsylvania streams of the most sought after heavy rare-earth elements.

Wentling to Hold Hard-To-Read License Plate Event

Aug. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) invites residents of the 7th Legislative District to join him Thursday, Aug. 31, to get their hard-to-read license plates replaced for free.

Kauffman to Host Senior Fair Sept. 15 in Fayetteville

Aug. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) will host his 2023 Senior Fair on Friday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department social hall, 101 W. Main St., Fayetteville.

Wentling Announces $45,000 Grant for Digital Literacy Program

Aug. 17, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced a $45,000 grant has been awarded to the West Central Workforce Development Board to support its digital literacy program. The program is made up of eight-week, in-person cohorts with at least 40 individuals with low levels of digital literacy. The project aims to improve their technology skills, especially career-search skills.

Borowicz Responds to Flemington Bridge Not Being Fully Opened on Schedule

Aug. 17, 2023 /

LOCK HAVEN – Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Union) issued the following response upon the news this morning that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will not be reopening one lane of the Flemington Bridge before Central Mountain High School resumes classes Wednesday, Aug. 30:

Gleim to Host Senior Expo Aug. 31 in Newville

Aug. 16, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) is hosting a Senior Expo on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 9-11 a.m. at the Big Spring Senior Center, 91 Doubling Gap Road in Newville.

Constitution Classes Coming to Shamokin, Stehr Says

Aug. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) is teaming up with the Northumberland County Council for the Arts and Humanities to sponsor a six-week course about the U.S. Constitution.