Key Takeaways from House Appropriations Hearings

Feb. 28, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Today the House Appropriations Committee held its fourth day of budget hearings. The committee heard from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and PennDOT:

Oberlander Announces Veterans Outreach Services to Resume

Feb. 28, 2022 /

CLARION – An American Legion veterans service officer will again be assisting veterans, active military members and their families during special outreach hours at Rep. Donna Oberlander’s (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) district offices.

Boback and Committee to Review Military-Related Programs

Feb. 28, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will lead an informational meeting to review various programs over which the committee has oversight.

Causer to Offer Veterans Services at Local Offices

Feb. 28, 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.

Boback to Lead Hearing on EMS Crisis

Feb. 25, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will convene a public hearing regarding Pennsylvania’s emergency medical services (EMS) crisis. The committee will hear testimony focusing on recruitment and retention of personnel, financial needs, billing constraints, hospital emergency room protocols, local government support initiatives and COVID-19 challenges to the EMS system.

Farmers Invited to Breakfast with Hershey, Ag Secretary

Feb. 25, 2022 /

MIFFLINTOWN – Farmers and those with agriculture-related businesses are invited to join Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) for a breakfast Friday, March 18, in which Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will provide an update on the state’s leading industry.

Gregory to Host Concealed-Carry Seminar

Feb. 25, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Due to inclement weather, a concealed-carry seminar hosted by Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) has been rescheduled. Gregory will now host the free seminar Thursday, March 31, for those who want to learn more about Pennsylvania’s concealed-carry permitting process and firearms laws.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics Continue, Causer Says

Feb. 24, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Applications for the 2021 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program are now available, and Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area residents that free assistance is available through his local offices as well as an ongoing series of Property Tax/Rent Rebate clinics in several communities

Grove: Democratic Supreme Court Puts National Party Before Pennsylvanians

Feb. 23, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – In response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision to use a partisan Democrat congressional map in the coming election, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), who proposed using the citizen-map drawn by Lehigh Valley resident Amanda Holt, issued the following statement:

PA House Republicans Comment on Selection of Congressional Map

Feb. 23, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) issued the following statement after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court picked the Carter plan for congressional districts:

Hennessey to Participate in City & State PA Transportation Summit

Feb. 23, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-Chester/Montgomery), chairman of the House Transportation Committee, will be a panelist at the City & State Pennsylvania Transportation Summit in Harrisburg. Discussion will focus on sustainable transportation systems that include upgrades to public transit and rail service to improve traffic flow and efficiency, and greater use of new technologies and alternative fuels to power vehicles.