Jun. 14, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) is hosting a Second Amendment/Concealed Carry Seminar on Thursday, July 28, at 6 p.m. at the Trough Creek Sportsman Club.
Jun. 14, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) announced the awarding of $25,458 in state funding for the reconstruction of South Second Street in Emmaus Borough.
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Completing the work they began last week to cut red tape involving local efforts to prevent flooding, the state House on Monday approved the final two bills of the eight-bill stream maintenance package, including one sponsored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter).
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced his bill, which would repeal the City Classification Law of 1895 to update and simplify the city classification process, passed the House.
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) thinks authoring a bill to help emergency responders in Ukraine is a perfect fit for him.
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Seeking to ease the financial burden of Pennsylvania residents paying a so-called “rain tax” resulting from federal environmental regulations, Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) is sponsoring legislation to address the issue.
Jun. 13, 2022 /
WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will lead a voting meeting to consider the following bills:
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – With local emergency medical services organizations struggling to attract and retain certified emergency medical technicians (EMTs), emergency medical responders (EMRs) and paramedics, the state House Health Committee today in Harrisburg approved a bill introduced by local state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) aimed at reversing the trend.
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik’s (R-Schuylkill) bill to provide more secure health care ID badges was approved by the House Health Committee. House Bill 2604 would amend the Health Care Facilities Act’s (HCFA) requirements regarding photo identification badges in health care facilities
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – On Monday, Reps. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) and Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) announced they are starting the process of impeachment of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. Since the beginning of the year, there have been nearly 1,000 people injured or killed by gun violence in Philadelphia with over 220 people murdered in the city.
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) released the following statement on the investigation into the Articles of Impeachment on District Attorney Larry Krasner:
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – After several House Republican members announced they would be starting impeachment proceedings against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) made the following statement:
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the contributions of veterans who hail from the community of Westline, a new state law designates the Westline Veterans Memorial Bridge, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), who sponsored the legislation.
Jun. 13, 2022 /
WHO: Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), others.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today announced the awarding of more than $1.1 million in state funding for community improvements in the 176th Legislative District. Rader played a key role in securing the Local Share Account (LSA) grants for the projects.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) today announced the awarding of over $600,000 in gaming grants for the 138th Legislative District. Flood played a crucial role in securing this funding for her district.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee will hold the third of four planned hearings about inflation, this time focusing on its impact on working people and their families.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a public hearing to gather input on two pieces of legislation (House Bills 2153 and 2331) which seek to help local businesses and communities more effectively comply with the federally mandated municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4).
Jun. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) along with Sens. John Yudichak (I-14) and David Argall (R-29) today announced the awarding of more than $1 million in state funding for community improvements in Carbon County.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced the awarding of over $650,000 in gaming grants for the 137th Legislative District. Emrick was a strong advocate in support of this funding for his district.