House ERE Committee to Consider Future Landfill Location and Operating Parameters

May. 20, 2022 /

WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene an informational meeting to receive input on the benefits or impacts of establishing population density or setback restrictions regarding where landfills can open and operate within the Commonwealth (House Bills 2338 and 2339).

Keefer to Hold Damaged License Plate Replacement Event

May. 20, 2022 /

DILLSBURG – Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) is teaming up with the Northern York County Regional Police Department to help constituents with free replacement of license plates that have become difficult to read.

Committee to Consider Three Bills

May. 20, 2022 /

WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider three proposals on a variety of education topics.

Kaufer Offers Monthly Office Hours in Exeter on Friday

May. 19, 2022 /

LUZERNE – State Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) will host monthly office hours on Friday, May 20, from 9-11 a.m. at the Exeter Township Municipal Building in Harding. Someone from his office will be available to help local residents with state government-related programs, services and issues.

Causer to Offer Veterans Services at Local Offices

May. 19, 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.

Nelson to Host Shredding Event

May. 19, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) today announced he is hosting a free event to provide constituents an opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents. It is scheduled for Monday, May 23, from 4-6 p.m., at the Hempfield Township Park and Athletic Complex, 220 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg.

Culver, House Committee to Consider Legislation Supporting Emergency Responders

May. 19, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – This week, the men and women who are there for us in our time of need are being recognized as part of National EMS Week. State Rep. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and some of her House colleagues will follow up next week by voting a key piece of legislation that would offer financial support for those same emergency responders.

Dunbar to Host Consumer Safety Event

May. 19, 2022 /

HARRISBURG –PA House Majority Caucus Chairman George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) announced he is hosting an event to help consumers avoid fraud schemes.

Benninghoff: Halting Bridge Tolling Scheme is Right Move

May. 18, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – After Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler placed an injunction on the continuation of the Wolf administration’s bridge tolling plan, Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) made the following statement:

Commonwealth Court Judge Halts PennDOT’s Tolling Plan

May. 18, 2022 /

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler today issued a preliminary injunction ordering PennDOT to stop its work related to its plan to toll nine bridges throughout the Commonwealth until the full court can render a decision. In response, Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement:

Commonwealth Court Holds Hearing on Tolling Lawsuit

May. 18, 2022 /

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court today conducted a hearing on a lawsuit filed by South Fayette and Collier townships and Bridgeville Borough against PennDOT to halt its plans to include the I-79 bridge near the Bridgeville exit on its list of nine bridges throughout the Commonwealth that will be tolled under the public-private partnership (P3) bridge program, said Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny).

Commonwealth Court Issues Preliminary Injunction to Halt PennDOT’s I-83 Bridge Tolling Plan

May. 18, 2022 /

Today, Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler issued a preliminary injunction against PennDOT to halt proposed work on its plan to toll nine bridges throughout the Commonwealth, including the I-83 bridge. This means PennDOT cannot currently proceed with its proposal until the full court can render a decision. This is great news for our communities in the 88th District, which would be severely impacted by this misguided tolling plan.

Struzzi, Local Law Enforcement to Help Replace Illegible License Plates

May. 16, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – As part of the Saturday, May 21 Blairsville Hunger Food Truck Festival, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and the Blairsville Police Department will be working together to help constituents with free replacement of license plates that have become difficult to read.

Grove Submits Testimony on Proposal to Subvert the General Assembly

May. 12, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – As the Independent Regulatory Review Commission prepares to rule on the Human Relations Commission’s (PHRC) proposal to define sex, race and religious creed under the Pennsylvania Human Relation Act (PHRA) and the Pennsylvania Fair Education Opportunities Act, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) noted in his written testimony that the proposal circumvents the Legislature.

Register Now for Mackenzie’s May Veteran Assistance Hours

May. 12, 2022 /

EMMAUS – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veteran Assistance Hours each month at her Emmaus office to provide aid to local veterans. The service hours are held every fourth Wednesday of the month and the next will be held on Wednesday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1245 D Chestnut St. in Emmaus.

Day Calls for Resignation of Acting Secretary of State for Encouraging Ballot Abuse

May. 11, 2022 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Gary Day (R-Berks/Lehigh) is calling for the resignation of the Wolf Administration’s Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman for utilizing the authority of her position to discourage the enforcement of Pennsylvania election law, which can be perceived as encouraging election fraud. He issued the following statement: