Cook Introduces Resolution to Fight Skyrocketing Inflation

Jul. 20, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) has introduced House Resolution 222, which would direct the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee to conduct a comprehensive review of state laws, regulations and procedures that are impeding the supply chain and driving up costs for consumers.

Pickett to Host 21st Senior Expo on Aug. 5

Jul. 19, 2022 /

TOWANDA – Dozens of exhibitors have registered to participate in the 21st Senior Expo hosted by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), which will take place on Friday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lynch-Bustin Elementary School in Athens.

Grove to Release Elections Report

Jul. 18, 2022 /

WHAT: With the next election a little more than three months away, and the next Presidential General Election a little more than two years away, Pennsylvania is still using the same election process that resulted in Pennsylvania becoming a national embarrassment.

Deana’s Law Targeting ‘Worst of the Worst’ Repeat DUI Offenders Signed Into Law

Jul. 15, 2022 /

MEDIA, PA – Legislation named in memory of DUI homicide victim Deana DeRosa Eckman of Delaware County has been signed into law, said the author of the bill, Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware). Quinn was joined by DeRosa’s parents, Rich and Roseann DeRosa, and Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer to announce the enactment of the legislation.

Boback: New Law Enhances Flood Mitigation Program

Jul. 15, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation to enhance Pennsylvania’s flood mitigation program sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.

Ecker Named to House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order

Jul. 14, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – To further investigate the drastic increase in crime in Philadelphia, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams//Cumberland) was appointed by House Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) to the newly established House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order.

Owlett Senior Citizens Expo Aug. 5

Jul. 13, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) is inviting area seniors, their family members and caregivers to his upcoming Senior Citizens Expo on Friday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at Wellsboro Senior High School Gym and Commons, 225 Nichols St.

Lawrence Appointed Chair of House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order

Jul. 13, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – In response to rapid increases in violent crime, Pennsylvania House Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) has appointed Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) to chair the newly established House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order. Additional appointees to the committee include Reps. Amen Brown (D-Philadelphia), and Danilo Burgos (D-Philadelphia), Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), and Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks.)

Wentling Reminds Residents of Hard-to-Read License Plate Event

Jul. 12, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) is reminding residents that his upcoming event, which will address illegible and damaged license plate replacements, with free license plate replacements, will take place in less than one week.