Mackenzie’s Fall Shredder Event Set for Oct. 1

Sep. 13, 2022 /

MACUNGIE – In his continuing effort to help residents battle identity theft, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh) will be co-hosting a public paper shredder event on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Lower Macungie Township Complex, located at 3400 Brookside Road in Macungie. The township joins Mackenzie in hosting the event.

Ecker: House Committee Moves to Hold Philadelphia DA in Contempt

Sep. 13, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – The House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order today unanimously moved to recommend that Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner be held in contempt due to his refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the committee last month.

Subcommittee on Courts to Gather Halcovage-Related Testimony

Sep. 13, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) and the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts will host a hearing about House Resolution 99, which authorized the subcommittee to investigate the conduct of Schuylkill County Commissioner George F. Halcovage Jr. to determine whether he is liable for impeachment and to report to the House those findings and recommendations. The hearing will be used to collect testimony from involved parties.*

Fritz Bill Aiming to Increase Transparency Earns House Approval

Sep. 13, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R- Susquehanna/Wayne) lauded the House for the unanimous vote in favor of his bill that would improve transparency by ensuring managed care contracts and subcontracts by the Department of Human Services are made fully available for audit by the Office of Auditor General.

State Supreme Court Rule Change Threatens Health Care Access in Pennsylvania

Sep. 13, 2022 /

HARRISBURG– The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), met today to discuss the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s change to medical malpractice venue rules and how this will hurt patients and gravely impact their access to health care.

Gleim Signs Letter Urging U.S. Department of Education to Reverse Plan to Allow Biological Males to Compete in Women’s Sports

Sep. 12, 2022 /

HARRISBURG—Continuing to uphold her promise to fight for the rights of women athletes, Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) signed onto a letter with 61 of her colleagues to the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights urging the office to reverse its proposal to amend Title IX, which protects women’s sports from discrimination. The expansion of Title IX would remove the binary language under existing law and add sexual orientation and gender identity.

Gleim Legislation Aims to Update Water Quality Data, Save Taxpayer Dollars, Highlight Improved Waterways

Sep. 12, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Protecting Pennsylvania’s environment through clean waterways is essential, which is why the federal Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) program was initially established nearly 20 years ago. It set out to address water resources in watersheds throughout the nation that do not go through a treatment system and have higher than acceptable pollutant levels.

Rigby: Ferndale Bridge to Be Dedicated in Memory of Local Hero

Sep. 12, 2022 /

HARRISBURG - The Bridge Street bridge which crosses the Stonycreek River in Ferndale Borough, Cambria County, will officially become the PFC Lee David Meadows Memorial Bridge at a ceremony to be held this Thursday, Sept. 15, beginning at 11 a.m. The legislative act which made this possible was initiated by state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown), author of House Bill 1641 which was signed into law as part of Act 23 of 2022.

Mercuri, AHN Wexford to Host Community Health Fair

Sep. 12, 2022 /

WEXFORD – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) are teaming up to host a Community Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. until noon on the second floor of the AHN Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion, located at 12311 Perry Highway.

O’Neal to Host Shredding Event at Washington Crown Center Mall

Sep. 12, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) will be holding a shredding event on Saturday, Sept 17, in the parking lot of the Washington Crown Center Mall near the old Bon-Ton to give residents of the 48th Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.