Apr. 11, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – In response to Russia’s regional aggression and continued attempts to expand its geopolitical influence, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Monday passed a package of legislation that would invest in freedom by expanding Pennsylvania energy production, Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) said.
Apr. 11, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Monday passed legislation sponsored by House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) that would divest the Commonwealth from Russian and Belarusian financial assets and prohibit future investment of Commonwealth funds in financial assets of those countries.
Apr. 11, 2022 /
HARRISBURG- Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) today applauded the House for voting in favor of his bill to fix the DEP permit approval process.
Apr. 11, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the opportunity to help build energy independence for the Commonwealth and the nation, the state House on Monday approved Rep. Clint Owlett’s (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) proposal to end a Wolf administration moratorium on subsurface leases under state land.
Apr. 11, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The House today passed Rep. Jason Silvis’ (R-Westmoreland/Armstrong/Indiana) legislation to increase transparency for building code applicants and accountability for code administrators.
Apr. 11, 2022 /
WESTMORELAND COUNTY – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) will host a Senior Expo for District 58 residents of Westmoreland County.
Apr. 11, 2022 /
WHAT: PA House Health Committee Majority Chair Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) will convene a public hearing focusing on Opioids in the Commonwealth: Lessons Learned and Next Steps.
Apr. 11, 2022 /
WIND GAP- In an effort to keep Pennsylvania beautiful, Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is hosting a Pick Up PA cleanup event on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to noon on Male Road in Wind Gap.
Apr. 11, 2022 /
Apr. 11, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) on Wednesday, during a hearing on election readiness, expressed concern to Department of State officials about reports and video of people depositing armloads of what appear to be voting ballots into unmonitored ballot drop-boxes during the 2021 election, but state officials say there are no plans to require monitoring of drop boxes going forward.
Apr. 11, 2022 /
WHAT: Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R- Monroe/Pike), majority chairwoman of the House Urban Affairs Committee, will host a voting meeting and press conference on a package of bills designed to combat blight across the Commonwealth. The package will include the following bills:
Apr. 10, 2022 /
NEWPORT – Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Cumberland) will host a concealed-carry seminar Tuesday, May 10, for those wanting to learn more about Pennsylvania’s concealed-carry permitting process and firearms laws.
Apr. 08, 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 shredding event on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Lower Macungie Township Complex, located at 3402 Brookside Road, Macungie. The township and Sen. Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) join Mackenzie in hosting the event.
Apr. 08, 2022 /
By State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh)
Apr. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) is hosting a “Coffee and Conversation” gathering on Wednesday, April 20, from 7-9 p.m. at the West Pennsboro Township Fire Hall, 20 Park Road in Plainfield.
Apr. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – During Wednesday’s House State Government Committee hearing on election readiness, Jonathan Marks, deputy secretary of elections and commissions, Pennsylvania Department of State, told Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) that the Wolf administration is gleaning cell phone numbers and email address from other departments of state government for the purpose of urging them to register for a mail-in ballot and other election activities.
Apr. 08, 2022 /
Attendees eligible for a discount on auto insurance
Apr. 07, 2022 /
EMMAUS – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery) is offering Veteran Assistance Hours each month at her Emmaus office to provide aid to local veterans.
Apr. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – A bill to remove the statute of limitations for crimes committed against a care-dependent person has been introduced by Rep. Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny).
Apr. 07, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Facing criticism over the handling of the 2020 election, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich released a report, which included recommendations to improve elections and address a series of vulnerabilities. The Arizona attorney general’s recommendations were very similar to election fixes included in Pennsylvania’s Voting Rights Protection Act (House Bill 1300), said Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), author of the legislation.