Barton, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Stopping New Energy Taxes

Feb. 03, 2025 /

ORWIGSBURG— Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), and other lawmakers hosted a hearing last Friday in Schuylkill County titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze how unfavorable energy policies negatively impact consumers and businesses and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

Jones Has Events for All-Ages on Tap

Feb. 03, 2025 /

ELIZABETHTOWN – Looking to offer events for residents of all ages, Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) will host two exciting series of free events – one for children and the other for adults starting in February.

Kephart Announces New Location for Clearfield District Office

Jan. 31, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) today announced that his Clearfield district office will temporarily be closed while moving to a new location. Currently located at 315 E. Market St., Clearfield, his new office will be located at 14 S. Front St., Clearfield, at the former Clearfield Borough Police Department.

Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Harrisburg on Stopping New Energy Taxes

Jan. 31, 2025 /

WHAT: Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Republican Chairman of the House Energy Committee Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and other lawmakers will host the third and final hearing in a series titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

Fink Appointed Subcommittee Chair on Boroughs for House Local Government Committee

Jan. 31, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) was appointed to serve as the subcommittee chair on boroughs for the House Local Government Committee this week. In this role, she will support boroughs local to District 94 and across the Commonwealth while advocating for small government and the constituents it serves.

Approach to Literacy Needs to Change

Jan. 31, 2025 /

Over the past decade, Pennsylvania has increased education spending by 51%, now spending about $20,900 per student. Despite this, fourth-grade reading scores have steadily dropped, showing that more money isn’t fixing the problem. This should concern everyone who cares about our kids' future.

Rep. Hamm to Host Telephone Town Hall with State Treasurer Stacy Garrity

Jan. 31, 2025 /

MONTOURSVILLE – Representative Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Sullivan) is pleased to announce his next Telephone Town Hall is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12 at 6 p.m. Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity will be participating in the Telephone Town Hall to provide information about unclaimed property and to answer questions about other services she and her office provide, like PA 529 and PA ABLE.

Pugh, Baker Announce Funding for Area Projects

Jan. 31, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) are jointly announcing more than $260,000 in grants have been awarded to two organizations through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP). Forty Fort Borough will receive $208,250, and the Rotary Club of Dallas Inc. is slated to receive $58,720.

Ryncavage, Baker Announce Funding for Ashley Borough

Jan. 31, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) today announced the awarding of a $125,000 grant for continuing improvements to Ashley Borough Centennial Park. The funding is through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP).