Apr. 14, 2023 /
RED LION — Rep. Wendy Fink (R-York) invites constituents from the 94th Legislative District to attend her upcoming Concealed Carry Seminar. Attorney Seth Springer and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Trooper James Grothey will present information on the Commonwealth’s firearms laws and concealed carry permitting.
Apr. 14, 2023 /
Apr. 14, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today reminded vehicle owners that if their license plate is difficult to read, a replacement plate is available for free. To help facilitate the process to turn in the illegible plate for a new one, Mako is teaming up with the Lehigh County Sheriff’s Office for an event on Tuesday, May 9.
Apr. 14, 2023 /
Apr. 14, 2023 /
PUC Chairwoman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille, Vice Chairman Stephen DeFrank, and Commissioners John Coleman, Ralph Yanora, and Kathryn Zerfuss, testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on improvements to railway safety, increasing energy rates, energy transport reliability, and the adverse impacts of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Apr. 14, 2023 /
Secretary Uri Monson, testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on the overall fiscal health of the Commonwealth. Republicans also asked about specific budget proposals that were and were not in the budget, including Lifeline Scholarships.
Apr. 13, 2023 /
Pennsylvania School Employee Retirement System (PSERS) Chairman, Chris Santa Maria, Terri Sanchez, Executive Director, and Ben Cotton, Chief Investment Officer, and State Employee Retirement System (SERS) Executive Director, Joseph Torta, James Nolan, Chief Investment Officer, Sara McSurdy, Chief Financial Officer, and Joe Marcucci, Chief Counsel, testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on the fiscal health of the two systems. This included understanding the unfunded liabilities, investment costs, and future plans of the systems.
Apr. 13, 2023 /
Acting Secretary Rick Siger, along with Mike Hanna Jr, Executive Deputy Secretary, testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on how DCED intends to grow our economy through responsible initiatives training workers for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Apr. 13, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – As the Pennsylvania House of Representatives enters mid-April having only been in voting session five days thus far in 2023, Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) is highlighting his rationale for wanting to transition Pennsylvania to a part-time legislature.
Apr. 13, 2023 /
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is inviting emergency medical services (EMS) providers, county and local officials, and concerned citizens to a town meeting focused on finding solutions to the state’s growing EMS crisis.
Apr. 13, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Veterans who have questions about programs and benefits which are available to them are invited to meet with an American Legion Department service officer this Tuesday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 390 Washington Ave. in Sunbury.
Apr. 13, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) thinks technology is great not only when it works but when you can access it.
Apr. 13, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – To grow the region’s economy in a fiscally responsible manner, Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) will join the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to co-host a small business roundtable discussion on Thursday, April 20, at 8 a.m. at The Confluence.
Apr. 12, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – The office of Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) presented citations in Harrisburg to local representatives from the City of Hermitage and Borough of Wheatland to commemorate receiving the Intergovernmental Cooperation Award as part of the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence. The ceremony recognized local governments and officials who serve their communities and improve the quality of life for their residents.
Apr. 12, 2023 /
State Inspector General, Lucas Miller, along with Clarke Madden, First Deputy State Inspector General, and Melissa Yerges, Deputy State Inspector General, testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on how the agency is working to investigate waste, fraud, and abuse in state government.
Apr. 12, 2023 /
Acting Secretary Pat Browne, along with Drew Svitko, Executive Director of PA Lottery, John Kaschak, Executive Deputy Secretary, Amy Gill, Deputy Secretary for Tax Policy, and Christin Heidingsfelder, Deputy Secretary for Administration, testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused the majority of our questions on the operations of the DOR and the Pennsylvania Lottery, revenue collections and estimates for the current and upcoming fiscal years, and the various tax changes proposed by Governor Shapiro.
Apr. 12, 2023 /
Acting Secretary Nancy Walker, along with Maria Macus, Deputy Secretary, Unemployment compensation, Dan Kuba, Deputy Secretary, Workforce Development, Scott Weiant, Deputy Secretary, Administration, Gerald Mullery, Deputy Secretary, Workers Compensation, and Ryan Hyde, Executive Director, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on fixing the Unemployment Compensation system and working to reduce fraud and abuse of the system. Additionally, Republicans asked about plans for increased labor law compliance and the economic consequences to raising the minimum wage.
Apr. 12, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) wants to hear from area residents about the issues that matter most to them. He will be hosting a town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 19, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the McVeytown Volunteer Fire Company.
Apr. 12, 2023 /
UPPER NAZARETH – Emphasizing the importance of public safety, Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced that $1.25 million was recently awarded to the Upper Nazareth Fire Department for its building expansion project. The grant will be used to help build a four-bay garage for station vehicles and a complete second floor.
Apr. 12, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) is inviting area seniors, their families and caregivers to attend his Senior Expo on Thursday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rostraver Central Volunteer Fire Department, located at 1100 Fells Church Road in Rostraver.