Oct. 21, 2022 /
WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a public hearing with officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), representatives from school entities and other stakeholders on student data protection, retention and safety procedures.
Oct. 21, 2022 /
WHAT: House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene his final public hearing to receive expert testimony on Fossil Fuels: Driving America’s Economy and Quality of Life.
Oct. 21, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Nearing the end of her eighth and final term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from City & State Pennsylvania Magazine. The award was presented during a ceremony last week in Philadelphia.
Oct. 20, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The pending change in his constituency for the 2023-24 Legislative Session does not mean state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) will change his focus when it comes to the City of Johnstown.
Oct. 20, 2022 /
Lawmaker urges passage of his mandatory minimum legislation
Oct. 20, 2022 /
State Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) today announced that a contract has been signed to bring new digital mental health services to school districts across Pennsylvania.
Oct. 20, 2022 /
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.
Oct. 19, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement in response to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s letter to the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order:
Oct. 19, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) announced today that West Newton Borough was awarded a $714,000 Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) low-interest loan to address sewer backups in basements of customers in the service area.
Oct. 19, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) announced today that Jenner Area Joint Sewer Authority has been awarded a $5.2 million Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) low-interest loan to make upgrades to the existing wastewater treatment plant serving the communities of Boswell Borough, Jenner Township and Jennerstown Borough in Somerset County.
Oct. 19, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – An application requesting funds for a new pump station along the Connoquenessing Creek in Ellwood City Borough was approved today by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence)
Oct. 19, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced today that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) awarded Linesville Borough more than $6 million in grant and loan funding to improve water quality and infrastructure.
Oct. 19, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – With the 2021-22 Legislative Session winding down, Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) and Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) are encouraged by Senate committee passage of several bills in the creeks and streams maintenance package they have been working on for the past year.
Oct. 19, 2022 /
NEW BALTIMORE–A local Vietnam War serviceman who died in the line of duty was honored on Saturday, Oct. 15, when a Bedford County bridge was dedicated in his memory.
Oct. 19, 2022 /
SHENANDOAH – A new effort to demolish blighted buildings on the 100 block of North Brower Street in Shenandoah and build housing for seniors will be awarded $500,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development, announced Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. David Argall (R-29). Preliminary plans for the block aim to build 36 residential units for senior citizens.
Oct. 18, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – In response to the Chester County Board of Elections agreeing to use improved mail-in ballot drop box policies, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), chairman of the House State Government Committee, issued the following statement:
Oct. 18, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – A newly-introduced bill from Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) would require new smartphones and tablets activated in Pennsylvania to have a filter enabled to prevent children from accessing pornography online.
Oct. 18, 2022 /
In 2021, I had the honor to interview Carol Ann Stotka. In my seven years as state representative, that interview remains one my favorite opportunities I’ve had the pleasure to do. Stotka has recently passed away, but her influence will stay with me for years to come.
Oct. 17, 2022 /
WHAT: Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is hosting a Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Authority (PHEAA) seminar regarding higher education. Attendees will receive information on higher education and financial planning.
Oct. 14, 2022 /
WHAT: Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks) will be hosting a state House Majority Policy Committee hearing on reducing crime. The theme of the hearing, “It Stops Here: Taking Action to Protect Pennsylvania from Increasing Crime,” will focus on solutions to improve public safety in Bucks County and across the state.