Mar. 30, 2023 /
Acting Secretary Mike Carroll, along with Kurt Meyers, Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services, Meredith Biggica, Deputy Secretary for Multimodal, Chuck Zimmerman, Financial Management Director, Larry Shifflet, Deputy Secretary for Planning, and Nicole Tyler, Director of Equitable Transportation testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on the state and federal funds PennDOT is spending to improve our roads and bridges. Republicans also asked about Mass Transit spending and ways we can modernize our approach to programs and funding. Additionally, Republicans asked what PennDOT is doing to improve the customer experience.
Mar. 29, 2023 /
Acting Secretary Al Schmidt, along with Jonathan Marks, Deputy Secretary for Elections and Commissions, Kalonji Johnson, Deputy Secretary for Regulatory Programs, Arion Claggett, Acting Commissioner, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, and Kim Mattis, Director, Bureau of Finance and Operations, of the Department of State testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on updates to the SURE system, the implementation of Act 88 of 2022, and delays in the Professional Licensure System. Additionally, Republicans asked what DOS can do to help with elections issues in Luzerne County.
Mar. 29, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming) announced $249,000 in grants have been awarded for long-term care facilities in Williamsport.
Mar. 29, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced that more than $700,000 in federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding was awarded to four long-term care facilities in the region. The goal is to help sustain quality care as the Commonwealth’s population ages and residents’ needs change.
Mar. 29, 2023 /
WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, today announced the committee reported out its first three bills and sent them to the full House for consideration.
Mar. 29, 2023 /
RED LION — Rep. Wendy Fink (R-York) invites constituents from the 94th Legislative District to attend her upcoming Election Integrity Roundtable. During which, Fink will provide a legislative update, followed by a roundtable discussion.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
Acting Secretary Dr. Debra L Bogen, Kristen Rodack, Executive Deputy Secretary, Danielle Pierre, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Andrea Race, Chief Financial Officer, of the Department of Health testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on regulatory reform, support for EMS responders, and support of efforts to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity. Additionally, House Republicans questioned the rationale behind cutting support for individuals and families coping with ALS.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
Acting Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Ellen DiDomenico, Deputy Secretary, and Jenn Newell, Bureau Director for Quality Assurance and Administration of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on coordinating the care of people facing addiction issues equally statewide. Additionally, House Republicans asked what DDAP can to do to reduce regulatory barriers to care and recruit and retain staff in the recovery field.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) issued the following statement regarding today’s hearing on government voter suppression in Washington, D.C., that was convened by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on House Administration.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Sullivan) met with Endless Mountains Heritage Region Executive Director Cain Chamberlin on March 27 to discuss projects and initiatives in Sullivan County.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
When Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his first state budget proposal in early March, he painted a rosier-than-reality picture of Pennsylvania’s financial future. The $45.8 spending plan for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is nearly 6% higher than the current year and he’s counting on using part of the budget surplus to balance it. Overburdened taxpayers should be worried, as it only gets worse from there.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) recently was recognized with the “Man of the Year” award by the Phi Sigma Kappa, Penn State Kappa Chapter for his ongoing commitment to serving the community in his role as a state representative.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) has recently been appointed to serve on the Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness for the 2023-24 Legislative Session.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
UPPER ALLEN – Constituents of the 87th District are invited to join Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) for Toast with Thomas, a breakfast event at local diners across the district.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
WHAT: Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) will present a certificate recognizing the Penn State Health Sporting Clays Charity Event on surpassing $1.8 million raised for Children’s Miracle Network since the event’s inception. Mehaffie will make his presentation during the 27th annual fundraiser.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – In an effort to provide convenient constituent services to all residents of the 117th Legislative District, Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) will be offering satellite office hours at nine locations in Luzerne County every month starting in April.
Mar. 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.
Mar. 27, 2023 /
Acting Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich along with Deputy Secretary Steven Horner, and PACE Program Director Tom Sneddon testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on how the department is going to control costs for seniors and the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania continues to face budgetary challenges given the significant growth in the elderly population and the contraction in the working -age population.
Mar. 27, 2023 /
Colonel Christopher Harris, Major Joanne Reed, Major George Bivens, Major Wayne Kline, and Ms. Brooke Mead of the Pennsylvania State Police testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on the staffing needs of the State Police, the functions of the State Police – such as background checks for gun purchases, aviation support, the Statewide Public Safety Radio System, and gaming enforcement. Additionally, House Republicans shared concerns with the creation of a new special fund, as proposed by the governor, to take all State Police funding offline, as well as the strain on the department in places like Philadelphia.
Mar. 27, 2023 /
WAYNESBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is hosting a town meeting for West Greene School District communities on Thursday, March 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the school auditorium.