Jan. 30, 2025 /
With January coming to a close, I want to highlight a horrific subject that all of us can help bring to an end, human trafficking.
Jan. 30, 2025 /
WHAT: Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and other lawmakers will host the second hearing in a series titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies (i.e., RGGI and PACER) and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.
Jan. 30, 2025 /
ABBOTTSTOWN – To help stop senior citizens from falling victim to fraud, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Abbottstown) is teaming up with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office to host a Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar in February.
Jan. 30, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee this week voted in favor of legislation authored by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), Republican chairman of the committee, that would make it easier for human trafficking victims to bring lawsuits against their offenders.
Jan. 29, 2025 /
WELLSBORO – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) issued the following statement regarding the ASC-ES (former Ward Manufacturing) facility in Blossburg:
Jan. 29, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – A $125,000 grant awarded this week by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) will support improvements to the Hummelstown Nature Trail, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
Jan. 29, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – In a renewed effort to continue fostering collaboration and bipartisanship, Reps. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland), Joe Hohenstein (D-Philadelphia), Gina Curry (D-Delaware) and Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) are re-introducing the Bipartisan “Meet Me in the Middle” Caucus for the new 2025-26 Legislative Session.
Jan. 29, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) announced today a clinic his office is hosting on Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) applications on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at the St Marys Senior Center; 72 Erie Ave., St Marys, PA 15857.
Jan. 29, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – To further assist victims of domestic violence, the House Labor and Industry Committee unanimously voted to forward to the House legislation by the committee’s chairmen, Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Jason Dawkins (D- Philadelphia), to fast-track unemployment benefits for people in a domestic violence situation.
Jan. 28, 2025 /
Jan. 28, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-69) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and today announced state grants totaling $265,000 have been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
Jan. 28, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has been appointed by House Republican Transportation Committee Chairman Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) to serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.
Jan. 28, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – A resolution recognizing March 25, 2025, as “National Medal of Honor Day” in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), today was unanimously approved by the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. House Resolution 2 will next be considered by the full House of Representatives.
Jan. 28, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is thrilled to announce three recreational projects in Northampton County have been awarded a total of $198,035 through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP). These grants will support efforts to enhance public spaces and improve outdoor recreation for residents in the 138th Legislative District.
Jan. 28, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Seeking to fulfill a promise he made on the campaign trail, Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) is co-sponsoring a series of bills introduced in the House of Representatives that focus on protecting the rights of Pennsylvania parents regarding the education and well-being of their children.
Jan. 28, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) today announced a $49,048 Watershed Restoration Protection Program grant has been awarded to South Middleton Township for a bioswale project.
Jan. 28, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) today announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) awarded a $125,000 grant to the Smith Drive Park development project in Hampden Township.
Jan. 28, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. David Argall (R-29) are thrilled to announce two Schuylkill County communities have received grants through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) for two key recreational projects.
Jan. 28, 2025 /
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) today announced Jefferson Township has been awarded $125,000 in Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) funding to improve the Southeast Butler County (SEBCO) Pool.
Jan. 28, 2025 /
WESTMORELAND COUNTY – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) today announced the Mountain Watershed Association (MWA) has secured $72,000 in funding from the Commonwealth's Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP).