Apr. 26, 2021 /
LEMONT FURNACE – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) is inviting current concealed carry permit holders and those considering obtaining a permit to attend his upcoming Concealed Carry Seminar.
Apr. 26, 2021 /
Since late November, the House State Government Committee has been actively providing sorely needed oversight of the Commonwealth’s election law and election administration.
Apr. 26, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) announced that the House Game and Fisheries Committee Unanimously passed and reported her bill, House Bill 490, that seeks to provide reciprocal agreements for our active duty military and disabled veterans hunting and fishing licenses.
Apr. 26, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced that he will be hosting a Veterans Lunch on Saturday, May 15.
Apr. 26, 2021 /
KENNETT SQUARE - More than 900 local residents received the COVID-19 vaccine during a clinic on Saturday at the Kennett Area High School.
Apr. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG– Today, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Monroe/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) announced that Herrick Township will be awarded over $75,334 in state funding for the Herrick Park improvement project through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. Forest City Borough also will receive $302,879 in state funding for the Forest City sidewalk project through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) this past Wednesday.
Apr. 23, 2021 /
BRADFORD – In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced he will host a veterans service representative from the American Legion at his local offices in May.
Apr. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG - The Wolf administration now admits some medical supplies stored at the state Farm Show Complex have been destroyed as claimed by state lawmakers this week.
Apr. 23, 2021 /
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is happy to announce that he is once again?hosting?his Sportsmen’s and Outdoor Expo in 2021. The free event is scheduled to take place?on Saturday, May 8,?from?noon to 2?p.m.,?at East Penn Township Riverview Park in Lehighton, rain or shine.
Apr. 23, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, will hold an informational meeting regarding academic accountability. The committee will receive input from the Pennsylvania Department of Education on its Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), and the Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (A-TSI) designation process and support system.
Apr. 23, 2021 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will hold a hearing to highlight regulations suspended by the Wolf administration over the past year and discuss the need to reinstate them or not.
Apr. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Dustin’s Adventureland in Branch Township was awarded a $100,000 Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program grant by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for the first all-inclusive playground in Schuylkill County, said Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).
Apr. 23, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware), Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick and Wellness Family Pharmacy will host a 1,000-dose vaccine clinic for the Kennett Square community.
Apr. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – A land swap between Ohiopyle Borough and the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is now complete, said Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), who wrote the legislation authorizing the transfer.
Apr. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Dimock Township, Susquehanna County, has been awarded a state grant in the amount of $95,000 to assist with a stream improvement project being undertaken in partnership with the Elk Lake School District, announced Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna).
Apr. 22, 2021 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware) announced that his office worked in collaboration with Sen. John Kane (Chester/Delaware) and Kennett Township to secure a $400,000 grant from the Multimodal Transportation Fund for the Borough of Kennett Square.
Apr. 22, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Nonprofits would be eligible to join development groups in rehabilitating and re-using historic buildings under the state Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program thanks to legislation introduced by Reps. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) and Robert Freeman (D-Northampton).
Apr. 22, 2021 /
HARRISBURG - The General Assembly unanimously passed legislation authored by Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) to change the due date of state corporate tax returns from 30 days after the due date of the federal return, to the 15th day of the month following the due date of the federal return. The House passed the legislation after approving Senate amendments.
Apr. 22, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Sayre Borough has been awarded two state grants totaling a $475,000 to assist with streetscape upgrades and trail construction, announced Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna).
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives was in voting session from April 19-21, and the Republican Caucus continued advancing its priorities of providing for an economic recovery, protecting families and reforming government for the benefit of Pennsylvanians, House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) said Wednesday.