D’Orsie Welcomes Residents to Open House

Feb. 21, 2023 /

HELLAM – On the heels of being sworn into his first term in office, Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) invites district residents to an open house at his Hellam Township office. The free event will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, at D’Orsie’s office, located at 4186 Lincoln Highway.

Rapp to Host Cambridge Springs District Office Open House on March 3

Feb. 21, 2023 /

CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS — Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) cordially invites residents of the 65th Legislative District to join her on Friday, March 3, for an open house at her new Cambridge Springs district office, located at 275 S. Main Street. This special event will take place from 1-4 p.m.

Benninghoff Named Chairman of Cancer Caucus

Feb. 17, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) has been appointed chair of the bipartisan, bicameral Cancer Caucus in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

Kail to Hold Hearing on Regulations

Feb. 17, 2023 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing titled “Impacts and Solutions: Charting a Path Through Common Sense State Regulatory Reform.” The hearing will discuss the best pathways to crafting commonsense regulations and review the impact of existing regulations on communities.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics Continue, Causer Says

Feb. 17, 2023 /

BRADFORD – Applications for the 2022 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program are now available, and Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area residents that free assistance is available through his local offices as well as an ongoing series of Property Tax/Rent Rebate clinics in several communities.

Kaufer Offers Assistance to Veterans

Feb. 16, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) is announcing the following opportunity to assist veterans at his district office, located at 161 Main St., Luzerne.

Pickett, Owlett to Host Public Meetings About Frontier Communications Formal Complaint

Feb. 15, 2023 /

WHAT: Two informational meetings are being held to update area residents about the next steps following the filing of a formal complaint against Frontier Communications. Both meetings will feature presentations by the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA), which filed the joint complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) against Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier Commonwealth).

Pickett, Owlett to Host Public Meetings About Frontier Communications Formal Complaint

Feb. 15, 2023 /

WHAT: Two informational meetings are being held to update area residents about the next steps following the filing of a formal complaint against Frontier Communications. Both meetings will feature presentations by the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA), which filed the joint complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) against Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier Commonwealth).

Cutler, Kail Call on Democrats to Show Urgency to Help Pennsylvanians

Feb. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG— Following today’s hearing on emergency first responders in crisis within our Commonwealth, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) held a press conference to push House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) and Democrat lawmakers to get back to work immediately so the chamber can pass legislation that eases the burdens on our local heroes.

Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on Supporting First Responders

Feb. 15, 2023 /

WHAT: Due to the ongoing and unresolved crisis with our emergency first responders, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing and press conference to spotlight current obstacles facing these heroes and how those issues can be properly addressed.

Rigby Applauds Ferndale Borough on Park Improvement Project

Feb. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG - Ferndale Borough’s effort to rehabilitate Rigby Park is being boosted by a $170,000 grant it has been awarded through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program, according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset).

Pocono Mountain Awarded Safe Schools Targeted Grant, Says Rader

Feb. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – A Safe Schools Targeted Grant in the amount of $45,000 was awarded to the Pocono Mountain School District, according to Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe). The funding will be used for the purchase of security equipment and/or safety programming.

Mackenzie to Host Identity Theft Seminar on March 23

Feb. 14, 2023 /

LOWER MACUNGIE – In an effort to reduce the number of identity theft victims in the 187th Legislative District, especially among older residents, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) is teaming up with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to host a seminar on Thursday, March 23, in New Tripoli.

Local Emergency Responders Awarded Grants, Says Kephart

Feb. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – More than $400,000 in grants is being awarded to fire and emergency responders that service the 73rd Legislative District, which is represented by state Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria).

Register Now for Mackenzie’s February Veteran Assistance Hours

Feb. 14, 2023 /

BETHLEHEM – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veteran Assistance Hours each month at her Bethlehem office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1425 Mountain Dr. N in Bethlehem.