Heffley’s Bill Seeks to Boost Transportation Infrastructure Funding

Apr. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to increase available funding for road and bridge projects in Pennsylvania, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) this week introduced legislation that would provide an additional $200 million in the 2022-23 fiscal year for badly needed infrastructure improvements.

HAPPENING TODAY AT 1 P.M. Day to Lead Informational Meeting Regarding Older Adult Abuse

Apr. 07, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Berks/Lehigh), chairman of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, along with members of the committee will be holding an informational meeting to discuss House Bill 2425 and concerns with communications between departments in long term care facilities. The committee will hear personal testimony focusing on older adult abuse.

Sankey, Armanini Applaud Court Decision on Wolf Climate Initiative

Apr. 06, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) and Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) are praising a Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania decision that stalls Gov. Tom Wolf’s one-man campaign to enroll the state in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Wentling Calls on Backyard Chicken Farmers to Exercise Caution

Apr. 06, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) is urging backyard chicken owners to protect their flocks and exercise precautions after the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa, confirmed a redhead duck, found March 25 along state game lands in Crawford County, died from the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1).

Bonner to Host Two Senior Citizens Breakfasts

Apr. 05, 2022 /

BUTLER AND MERCER COUNTIES – Residents of the eighth legislative district in Mercer and Butler counties are invited to attend one of the upcoming Senior Breakfasts hosted by Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler).

Struzzi to Host Town Hall Meetings

Apr. 05, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is looking forward to meeting with residents of the 62nd Legislative District at one of three town hall meetings he will be hosting in April and May.

Day to Lead Informational Meeting Regarding Older Adult Abuse

Apr. 01, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Berks/Lehigh), chairman of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, along with members of the committee will be holding an informational meeting to discuss House Bill 2425 and concerns with communications between departments in long term care facilities. The committee will hear personal testimony focusing on older adult abuse.

House Committee Approves Kerwin’s Bill and Others Aimed at Helping Dairy Farmers

Apr. 01, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on Wednesday in Harrisburg approved several bills aimed at helping Pennsylvania dairy farmers, including one piece of legislation introduced by local state Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill) that would streamline the certification process for milk testers.

Armanini Recognizes St Marys Swimmer

Mar. 31, 2022 /

On Thursday, state Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) presented a House citation to Madeline Lanzel of St. Marys, who recently won four state titles at the 2022 Pennsylvania State YMCA Championship in York as a member of the Ridgway YMCA Blue Tide.

Veterans Assistance Appointments Available for April, Says Mackenzie

Mar. 31, 2022 /

MACUNGIE – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R- Berks/Lehigh) announces veterans assistance appointments are currently available on Friday, April 8, in his district office located at the Lower Macungie Township Administration Building, 3402 Brookside Road. Mackenzie offers this free service on the second Friday of each month.

Grove Letter to Governor: Fight to Get Back Unemployment Fraud Payments

Mar. 31, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – While the federal government is allowing states to turn a blind eye to recovering overpayments through pandemic unemployment programs, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) sent letters to Gov. Tom Wolf and Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Jennifer Berrier to instead seek justice and return the hundreds of millions of dollars fraudulently obtained through the programs.

Struzzi Energy Sustainability and Investment Act Advances with Bipartisan Support

Mar. 30, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) that would protect workers and taxpayers from the threat posed by Gov. Tom Wolf’s desire to enroll Pennsylvania in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) was advanced to the state Senate today with support from both sides of the aisle in the state House.

PA House Takes on Russia, Invests in Freedom, Manages Waived Regulations, Extends Bridge Disaster Declaration

Mar. 30, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives had a successful week by tackling issues of importance to Pennsylvanians and the rest of the free world by taking on Russia by divesting Commonwealth financial assets from Russian investments while investing in freedom by leading on energy independence, House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) said Wednesday.