Ecker Issues Statement on Election Reform Vetoes

Jun. 30, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Earlier today, Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed the Voting Rights Protection Act (House Bill 1300) and line-item vetoed part of the General Appropriations legislation (Senate Bill 255) to provide funding to the auditor general to perform audits of Pennsylvania’s elections. In response, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) issued the following statement:

Veterans Services Officer Available at Mifflinburg Office, Rowe Says

Jun. 30, 2021 /

MIFFLINBURG – John Bird, a veterans field service officer with the American Legion, will be available at Rep. David Rowe’s (Snyder/Union) office in Mifflinburg every third Wednesday of the month. Initially, appointments will be available at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

Stephens, Polinchock and Schroeder Secure Funds for PFAS Cancer Study

Jun. 30, 2021 /

HARRISBURG- Reps. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery), Meghan Schroeder (R-Bucks) and Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks) announced that money to fund Temple University’s study into the links between PFAS contamination and cancer has been included in the just-passed state budget for the 2021-22 term.

Heffley to Resume Outreach for Area Veterans

Jun. 30, 2021 /

WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced that an in-person assistance program for area veterans and their families will once again be available at his district office in Albrightsville on a monthly basis. The free service was canceled last year due to the restrictions resulting from COVID-19.

Mercuri: Opportunities Missed to Restore Trust in Elections

Jun. 30, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement regarding the vetoes of House Bill 1300, known as the Voting Rights Protection Act, and election audit provision in the 2021-22 Pennsylvania budget:

Helm, Dauphin County Commissioners Discuss Voting Rights Protection Act

Jun. 29, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) today spoke with Dauphin County Commissioners Mike Pries and Chad Saylor to discuss House Bill 1300, known as the Pennsylvania Voting Rights Protection Act, which is currently awaiting the governor’s signature after being passed by the General Assembly last week.

Pickett Discusses Voting Rights Protection Act with County Commissioners

Jun. 29, 2021 /

TOWANDA – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) spoke with county commissioners in the 110th Legislative District about the Pennsylvania Voting Rights Protection Act (House Bill 1330) which was passed by the General Assembly last week and sent to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature. The comprehensive election reform measure is designed to improve the security, integrity and accessibility of all future elections in the Commonwealth.

Op-Ed: Pennsylvania Budget Responsibly Manages Funds While Investing in Education, Our Most Vulnerable, and Job Growth

Jun. 28, 2021 /

As Pennsylvania returns to normal following a year of unprecedented isolation, restrictions, and life-altering measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important for state leaders to chart a responsible path toward stability, not only for today but also for tomorrow. With the passage of the 2021-22 fiscal year budget, the General Assembly has accomplished just that.