Oct. 14, 2022 /
MACUNGIE – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh) is inviting area senior citizens and their caregivers to his annual Senior Expo on Thursday, Oct. 27. The free event, which is co-sponsored by St. Luke’s University Health Network, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road in Macungie.
Oct. 14, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) yesterday accepted the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA) Legislative Leadership Award for his continued legislative commitment to human services.
Oct. 14, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee held a public hearing Wednesday on a bill sponsored by Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon), which would streamline the process for individuals wrongly convicted of felony crimes and incarcerated to seek compensation.
Oct. 14, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Butler) today announced that Elizabeth Bruner of Blairsville has been selected as one of two winners of the 2022 Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Scholarship.
Oct. 14, 2022 /
Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) hosted his second Women in Leadership Conference at PennWest California on Thursday, Oct. 6. Several females from different industries came together to share their stories of leadership and success with attendees.
Oct. 14, 2022 /
LEMONT FURNACE – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) is inviting area veterans in the 52nd Legislative District to his annual Veterans Recognition Breakfast on Friday, Oct. 28, from 9-11 a.m. at the Connellsville Township Fire Hall, 905 Fireman St., Connellsville.
Oct. 13, 2022 /
WHAT: The bridge located on T.R. 413 on Grasser Road in Juniata Township, Bedford County, over the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River at the intersection of New Baltimore Road, will be designated the Army Specialist Four Harold Phillip Grasser Memorial Bridge. Grasser, a Manns Choice native, was killed in action on April 30, 1968, during the Vietnam War at the South Vietnam Go Cong Province.
Oct. 12, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – In response to Acting Pennsylvania Secretary of State Leigh Chapman decision to not follow the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on undated ballots, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), chairman of the House State Government Committee, issued the following statement:
Oct. 12, 2022 /
GROVE CITY – The emergency medical services (EMS) crisis is sweeping the Commonwealth. Reps. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) and Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) brought emergency responders and health care professionals together to testify before the House Majority Policy Committee on the issues they face.
Oct. 12, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks) recently announced the North Wales Water Authority has received a MIRIA Quick Response Grant to fix PFAS-contaminated water lines and sources.
Oct. 12, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – North Wales Water Authority (NWWA) has been awarded a Quick Response Grant to continue fixing PFAS-contaminated waterlines, said Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks), who has been working on resolving PFAS issues for several years.
Oct. 12, 2022 /
WHAT: Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), local and state dignitaries, and family members of U.S. Army Cpl. William Glen Imler will gather to dedicate a bridge in Imler’s honor. Imler served our nation in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was killed in action in 1944 at age 29.
Oct. 11, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced he will be hosting a Pizza and Policy event on Friday, Oct. 14, at the North Strabane Township Fire Department Station 2.
Oct. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) issued the following statement of condolence following the death of state Rep. Tony DeLuca (D-Allegheny): “I am saddened over the news of the passing of my friend, Rep. Tony DeLuca. In the years we served together in the Pennsylvania House, I always enjoyed his light-hearted manner and respected his thoughtful approach to legislating."
Oct. 10, 2022 /
Oct. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of Rep. Tony DeLuca (D-Allegheny): “Our chamber will not be the same when we reconvene for session. Rep. DeLuca was not just our longest serving current member, but one of the most revered and respected by his colleagues and all Pennsylvanians.
Oct. 07, 2022 /
NORTH WALES PA – State and local legislators who represent western Montgomery County, and who were among advocates helping to ensure Pennsylvania’s 2022-2023 budget included $640 million for investments in conservation, clean water, parks, and recreation, recently were honored by Natural Lands and other land conservation organizations.
Oct. 07, 2022 /
As a state representative, I have the opportunity to meet unique and inspiring individuals every day. Sometimes, those individuals turn into good friends over shared beliefs. That’s how I met Rodney Ambrogi.
Oct. 07, 2022 /
MACUNGIE – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh) today announced he will be holding special office hours dedicated to assisting older residents during the Medicare open enrollment period which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
Oct. 07, 2022 /
WHAT: Reps. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) and Parke Wentling (R-Mercer/Crawford/Erie/Lawrence) will host the House Majority Policy Committee for a hearing on the EMS crisis Pennsylvania is facing. The committee will receive testimony concerning funding problems, staffing shortages, delayed response times, quality of care issues and the future path of the ambulance service in Pennsylvania.