Baker, Ryncavage to Host Open House at District Offices

Apr. 19, 2023 /

NANTICOKE – Sen. Lisa Baker (R- Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) announced they are hosting a joint open house at their district offices on Friday, April 28, from noon to 4 p.m., at 50 N. Walnut St., Suites 105 and 102, in Nanticoke.

Ward, Schmitt to Host Stormwater Management Workshop

Apr. 18, 2023 /

ALTOONA – To ensure residents have up-to-date information on managing stormwater, Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) will host a workshop about stormwater management for property owners. The program is being held in conjunction with the Blair County Conservation District (BCCD).

Committee Passes Kauffman Bill Supporting Human Trafficking Victims

Apr. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee today voted in favor of legislation authored by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), Republican chairman of the committee, that seeks to support human trafficking victims by making is easier for them to bring lawsuits against their offenders.

Benninghoff to Host McVeytown Town Hall Meeting

Apr. 17, 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 this Wednesday, April 19, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the McVeytown Volunteer Fire Company at 5696 US-522.

Fink to Host Concealed Carry Seminar for District 94 Residents

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.

Mako to Host Event for Vehicle Owners to Turn in Illegible License Plates

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.

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Budget Hearing Wrap

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).

Budget Hearing Wrap with Governor’s Office of the Budget

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.

Pension Systems Budget Hearing Wrap

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.

PA Department of Community and Economic Development Budget Hearing Wrap

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.

Schemel Highlights Part-Time Legislature Proposal

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.