Committee to Provide Input on Charter School Regulations, Hold Hearing on Teacher Shortage

Mar. 14, 2022 /

WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider whether to issue a letter disapproving of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s final form regulation related to charter and cyber charter schools. Afterward, at 10 a.m., it will hold a public hearing on the teacher shortage within the Commonwealth.

Maple Week in Pennsylvania

Mar. 14, 2022 /

Recognizing the delicious work done by the region’s maple producers, Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) recently presented a House citation recognizing March 14-20 as Maple Producers Week in Pennsylvania.

Maple Week in Pennsylvania

Mar. 14, 2022 /

Recognizing the delicious work done by the region’s maple producers, Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) recently presented a House citation recognizing March 14-20 as Maple Producers Week in Pennsylvania.

Gregory to Host Concealed-Carry Seminar

Mar. 14, 2022 /

MARTINSBURG – Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) will host a concealed-carry seminar Thursday, March 31, for those who want to learn more about Pennsylvania’s concealed-carry permitting process and firearms laws.

Discussing the District's Ongoing Projects

Mar. 11, 2022 /

Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) met with members of the Potter County Conservation District (PCCD) Friday to discuss the district’s ongoing projects, funding and legislative priorities

Flood Announces Upcoming Shredder Event

Mar. 11, 2022 /

WIND GAP- In an effort to promote identity protection, Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is hosting a shredder event on Saturday, April ,2 from 10 a.m. to noon at Wind Gap Middle School, located at 1620 Teels Road in Pen Argyl.

Diamond Announces Grant for Annville Library Renovation

Mar. 11, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) announced today that a $750,000 Keystone Grant has been approved for the Annville Free Library’s project to build an addition linking the existing library at 216 E Main St.

House Appropriations Hearings Conclude

Mar. 10, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Today the House Appropriations Committee held its final day of budget hearings. The committee heard from the governor’s Budget Secretary Greg Thall. House Appropriations Chairman Stan Saylor (R-York) issued the following statement:

Lawmakers Join Flood in Advocating for PIAA Sanctioning of Girls Wrestling Programs

Mar. 10, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – In her continuing effort to advocate for girls wrestling programs in Pennsylvania’s schools, Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) this week sent a letter to Robert Lombardi, executive director of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), in support of the PIAA’s official sanctioning of the sport.

Schemel Introduces Bill on Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment

Mar. 10, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) this week introduced legislation designed to help patients and providers wishing to utilize a Pennsylvania Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form to direct their preferred medical treatment.

Wheeland, Hamm to Host Concealed Carry Seminar

Mar. 09, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Lycoming County state Reps. Jeff Wheeland (R-Williamsport) and Joe Hamm (R-Montoursville) will co-host a concealed carry seminar on Thursday, March 24, from 6-8 p.m., at the Clinton Township Fire Company, 2311 Route 54 Highway, Montgomery.

Free Market is Raising Wages, Not the Government

Mar. 09, 2022 /

It’s highly likely everyone has seen an ad or a massive billboard touting impressive starting salaries. One billboard I recently saw while driving on Route 30 was for work at a local York County manufacturing plant with pay of $35 an hour. It wasn’t the stroke of the governor’s pen that drove up these wages. Rather, it was the free market.

Owlett Offers Bill to Boost PA Energy Production, Reduce Dependence on Russia

Mar. 08, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Citing the nation’s and the world’s dependence on Russia for energy resources, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) joined more than a dozen colleagues in the state House Tuesday to unveil a package of bills designed to maximize energy production in the Commonwealth.

Key Takeaways from House Appropriations Hearings

Mar. 08, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Today the House Appropriations Committee held its ninth day of budget hearings. The committee heard from Penn State University, Temple University, the University of Pittsburgh, Lincoln University and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).