Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Budget Hearing Wrap

Apr. 11, 2023 /

Acting Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, along with Gloria Gilligan, Director, Office of the Budget, Kristin Ahrens, Deputy Secretary of Developmental Programs, Jennifer Smith, Deputy Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Jamie Buchenauer, Deputy Secretary of Long-term Living, Sally Kozak, Deputy Secretary of Medical Assistance Programs, Hoa Pham, Deputy Secretary of Income Maintenance, Shante’ Brown, Deputy Secretary of Child Development and Early Learning, Laval Miller-Wilson, Deputy Secretary of Child, Youth, and Families, and Stephanie Shell, Deputy Secretary of Administration, testified before the House Appropriations Committee.

Wentling to Host Small Business Forum in the Shenango Valley

Apr. 11, 2023 /

SHENANGO VALLEY –Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) will be hosting a small business forum on Thursday, April 20, at 1 p.m. at 3580 Innovation Way in Hermitage to hear from constituents how government can create a better climate for businesses.

Benninghoff, House Committee to Examine Funding of PA State Police

Apr. 11, 2023 /

WHAT: Republican Chairman Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) and fellow members of the House Transportation Committee will host an informational meeting to examine use of the Motor License Fund to supplement the budget of the Pennsylvania State Police. The fund is supported by the gas tax and portions of vehicle registration and driver’s license fees.

Ryncavage Announces Upcoming Shredder Event

Apr. 10, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) will be hosting a document shredder event on Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hanover Area High School, located at 1600 Sans Souci Parkway in Hanover Township.

Wentling to Host Two Open Houses

Apr. 06, 2023 /

SHENANGO VALLEY – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced he will be hosting two open houses as a way for residents to meet the staff, check out the offices and learn about the state-related services they offer.

Pickett to Host Gun Law Seminar May 12 in Wyoming County

Apr. 06, 2023 /

TUNKHANNOCK – In her continuing effort to educate the public regarding Pennsylvania’s firearms laws, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) is hosting a Gun Law Seminar in Factoryville on Friday, May 12. The free event will take place at the Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club, 124 Gun Club Road, beginning at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Leadbeter on Panel at Farm Bureau Luncheon

Apr. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG- Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) recently joined a panel of state legislators at the annual Farm Bureau Luncheon to discuss issues facing the agriculture industry in Pennsylvania.

Leadbeter Attends Agriculture Awareness Day at Rohrbach’s Farmers Market

Apr. 06, 2023 /

CATAWISSA TOWNSHIP – Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) recently attended an Agriculture Awareness Day celebration at Rohrbach’s Farmers Market. Over 500 people attended the event, including over 130 representatives from local schools, farms, businesses and nonprofits to raise awareness for local agriculture and agribusinesses. Leadbeter and other attendees helped to support local businesses, vendors and charities at the event. Over 210 pounds of non-perishable foods were collected and donated to the Bloomsburg Food Pantry.

Mackenzie’s Spring Shredder Event Set for May 6

Apr. 06, 2023 /

MACUNGIE – In his continuing effort to help residents battle identity theft, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) will be co-hosting a public paper shredder event on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road, Macungie. The township and Wehrung’s Lumber and Home Center join Mackenzie in hosting the free event.

Metzgar: $200 Million to Be Disbursed Toward Broadband Development Projects

Apr. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – As the House Republican designee for the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) announced that the authority will begin the process of disbursing $200 million of federal funding in the Pennsylvania Broadband Infrastructure Program. The program aims to boost broadband deployment to aid unserved and underserved communities in the Commonwealth.

Mackenzie Calls on Governor to Consider More Solutions for School Safety

Apr. 05, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to protect school children, Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) sent a letter to Gov. Josh Shapiro making an official request for more solutions to get children to and from school safely. The letter was sent in response to the tragic murder of a student walking to school in Philadelphia. The murder occurred at 7:30 a.m., only two blocks away from the school, where the victim was attacked by three masked assailants and killed.

Kail to Host Concealed Carry Seminar in Midway on April 12

Apr. 05, 2023 /

MIDWAY – To provide gun owners with the information they need to be responsible with their Second Amendment rights, Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting a concealed carry seminar on Wednesday, April 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the McDonald Sportsmen’s Association, located at One Sportsman Way, Midway.