Mar. 07, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Like many states, Pennsylvania is dealing with a shortage of teachers. State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) thinks he has part of the answer to that issue.
Mar. 06, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster/Berks) and 14 other legislators gathered in a filled Capitol Rotunda to memorialize the day 342 years ago when King Charles II granted the Charter of Pennsylvania to William Penn to settle a debt owed to his father.
Mar. 06, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Andrew Kuzma (R-Allegheny/Washington) today reminded vehicle owners that if their license plates are difficult to read, replacement plates are available for free. To help facilitate the process to turn in the illegible plate for a new one, Kuzma is teaming up with the City of Monongahela Police Department for an event on Saturday, March 18,
Mar. 06, 2023 /
HARRISBURG — In reaction to Friday’s announcement that Rep. Mike Zabel (D-Delaware) will not be resigning from the House, more than a dozen female state representatives led by Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) delivered a letter to Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) and Zabel on Monday renewing the call for his resignation.
Mar. 06, 2023 /
BETHLEHEM – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veterans Assistance Hours each month at her Bethlehem office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Wednesday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1425 Mountain Dr. N in Bethlehem.
Mar. 06, 2023 /
TAMAQUA – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) is offering Veterans Assistance Hours each month at his Tamaqua office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Thursday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 202 E. Broad St. in Tamaqua.
Mar. 06, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) and Arvind Venkat (D-Allegheny) have introduced legislation to protect children from assault by preventing sexually violent predators from residing near schools.
Mar. 06, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) has been named to the House Appropriations Committee, which crafts the state budget each year.
Mar. 06, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Chapter of Americans for Prosperity (AFP) announced its scorecard for the 2021-2022 Legislative Session in Harrisburg this week. AFP is a grassroots organization dedicated to exposing government spending, debt issues, crony capitalism, and supporting pro-growth, pro-freedom policies in Pennsylvania and our nation.
Mar. 03, 2023 /
LOWER MACUNGIE – Local electric customers are encouraged to attend special office hours hosted by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) and PPL Electric Utilities on Thursday, March 16. During the event, attendees will work one-on-one with a PPL representative to review their bill and answer any questions.
Mar. 03, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) is providing the following services to assist individuals at his district office, located at 161 Main St., Luzerne.
Mar. 03, 2023 /
A new legislative session has begun in the General Assembly and a new governor has taken office. Gov. Josh Shapiro has pledged to work together to move Pennsylvania forward and we hope to see that bipartisan spirit during the upcoming state budget talks.
Mar. 03, 2023 /
Mar. 03, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – A bill to end Philadelphia’s take-all tax practice has been introduced to help suburban communities whose residents commute to the city for work, announced Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), who co-sponsored the measure.
Mar. 03, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – To relieve Pennsylvania families and individuals of the burden associated with rising taxes, Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) recently co-sponsored several bills, providing tax cuts and lessening financial strain through various avenues.
Mar. 02, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – With the price of utility payments on the rise, and families battling the surging costs of running their households, Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) are commending the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) decision to investigate a rate increase request filed by UGI Utilities Inc. – Electric Division (UGI Electric).
Mar. 02, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House Republican Leadership team, consisting of Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), Whip Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), Appropriations Chair Seth Grove (R-York), Caucus Chairman George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland), Caucus Secretary Martina White (R-Philadelphia), Caucus Administrator Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), and House Republican Policy Committee Chair Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), called on Rep. Mike Zabel (D-Delaware) to resign Thursday after multiple and continuing reports of his perpetration of serial sexual harassment.
Mar. 02, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware) and Martina White (R-Philadelphia) have re-introduced legislation to formally create a Gun Violence Task Force (GVTF) to prosecute prior-convicted felons in possession of firearms in Philadelphia.
Mar. 02, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced that the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) approved a $1.7 million loan for By-Product Industries Inc, through Penn-Northwest Development Corporation, to assist with job creation and business growth.
Mar. 02, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – With the price of utility payments on the rise, and families battling the surging costs of running their households, Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) are commending the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) decision to investigate a rate increase request filed by UGI Utilities Inc. – Electric Division (UGI Electric).