Rigby Applauds Approval of Health Care Funding

Mar. 24, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Critical funding to help local hospitals and health care facilities address staffing shortages is now going to work, thanks to legislation supported in January by state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) and his House and Senate colleagues through a unanimous vote by the General Assembly.

Capital Area Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Prohibit Use of ESG as a Credit Score, Diamond Says

Mar. 24, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – American financial giants are using social justice scores to determine eligibility to important monetary tools with the purpose of compelling certain behavior by businesses or be crushed by competitors. Reps. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon), Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) and Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Cumberland) have introduced legislation to prohibit this abhorrent practice.

Stambaugh Champions Legislation to Eliminate ESG Scores

Mar. 24, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – The biggest financial firms in the nation are using subjective social justice measures to determine what businesses can get money, according to Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Cumberland). And, unless steps are taken to stop this practice, consumers will likely be impacted as well, he said.

Cox Won’t Seek Another Term in State House

Mar. 23, 2022 /

SINKING SPRING – After serving the residents of the 129th Legislative District since he first took office in 2007, state Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) today announced he will not seek another term in the state Legislature when his current two-year term expires on Nov. 30.

Causer, Owlett Host Farmer Breakfast with PA Ag Secretary

Mar. 23, 2022 /

WHAT: Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) are hosting a breakfast for area farmers and others in the agriculture industry. Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is the featured speaker.

Causer, Owlett Host Farmer Breakfast with PA Ag Secretary

Mar. 23, 2022 /

WHAT: Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) are hosting a breakfast for area farmers and others in the agriculture industry. Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is the featured speaker.

Struzzi to Host Town Hall Meetings

Mar. 22, 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.

Warner Hosts Seniors for Safe Driving Seminar

Mar. 22, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) is offering two Seniors for Safe Driving seminars that may help residents receive a discount on their auto insurance bills.

Pickett Announces Broadband Grant for Bradford County Company

Mar. 22, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Claverack Communications LLC of Wysox today was awarded state funds in the amount of $955,762 to assist with a broadband expansion project in Bradford County, announced Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna).

Helm Announces Final Term in House

Mar. 21, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) announced today she will retire as she concludes her 16th year in the House of Representatives in late 2022.

Gleim to Host Coffee and Conversation April 20

Mar. 21, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) is hosting a Coffee and Conversation gathering on Wednesday, April 20, from 7-9 p.m. at the West Pennsboro Township Fire Hall located at 20 Park Road in Plainfield.

Mackenzie to Co-Host Senior Identify Theft Seminar

Mar. 21, 2022 /

EMMAUS – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) welcomes all seniors of the 131st Legislative District to an Identity Theft Seminar she will be cohosting with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

Causer Proposal Offers Financial Lifeline to Struggling EMS Agencies

Mar. 21, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – With emergency medical services (EMS) agencies across Pennsylvania, and especially those in rural communities, struggling to keep their doors open, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) has introduced legislation that would boost Medicaid reimbursement rates for the life-saving services they provide.