Causer to Host Veterans Services in Kane Office

Sep. 10, 2020 /

KANE – 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 Kane office on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon.

James Offers Veteran Outreach Hours on Sept. 15 in Seneca

Sep. 10, 2020 /

SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) will be offering veterans affairs outreach hours in his district office at 3220 State Route 257 in Seneca on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An accredited field service officer from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania will be available to assist veterans by appointment with a variety of issues.

Senate Passes Struzzi Bill to Ensure Legislative Consideration for RGGI

Sep. 09, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the Senate has passed his House Bill 2025, which would require legislative authorization before Pennsylvania could impose a carbon tax on employers engaged in electric generation, manufacturing or other industries operating in the Commonwealth, or enter into any multi-state program, such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), that would impose such a tax. The bill passed with a vote of 33-17.

Struzzi Appointed to PENNVEST Board of Directors

Sep. 09, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced his appointment by House Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) to the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for the remainder of the 2019-20 Legislative Session. The appointment comes at the recommendation of Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), who vacated the seat when she was appointed majority whip for the House Republican Caucus.

House Committee Advances Boback September 11th Remembrance Day Bill

Sep. 09, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee has unanimously passed legislation authored by state Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) that would recognize Sept. 11 of each year as September 11th Remembrance Day.

Causer-Dunbar Bill to Boost Rural Broadband Access Advances in Senate

Sep. 09, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland), prime sponsors of a bill to boost broadband internet service in the state’s most rural communities, today praised the bill’s unanimous passage by members of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee.

Rigby Recognizes Grants for Preservation of Johnstown History

Sep. 09, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) is applauding continued efforts to recognize and revitalize historic portions of Johnstown and the surrounding area, following the awarding of four grants by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

O’Neal to Host Contactless Shredding Event in North Franklin Township

Sep. 09, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) will be holding a contactless shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 12, in North Franklin Township to give residents of the 48th Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.

Restaurant Owners, Workers Need Clarity, Vision – Not More Mandates, Owlett Says

Sep. 09, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – While Gov. Tom Wolf imposes more seemingly random mandates on the state’s bar and restaurant industry, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) has introduced legislation to give these struggling business owners and their employees some vision and clear expectations to get through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

O’Neal to Host Pizza and Policy Event

Sep. 07, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced he will be hosting a Pizza and Policy event on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Canonsburg Town Park.

Toohil Again Requests Child-Related COVID-19 Case Data from PA Department of Health

Sep. 03, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to better protect the health and safety of Pennsylvania’s children and educators during the current COVID-19 crisis, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today, for a second time, requested a more detailed reporting of cases involving young people from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. There has been no response to her initial letter, which was sent on Aug. 19.

Slow Down for School Buses

Sep. 03, 2020 /

With some students returning to school for in-person classes, school buses are back on the roads. Motorists, parents and children are encouraged to refresh their memories about how to share the road safely.

Sept. 7 to be Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Appreciation Day in Pennsylvania

Sep. 03, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passed House Resolution 984 sponsored by Reps. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), Keith Gillespie (R-York), Pat Harkins (R-Erie) and Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) declaring Sept. 7 as Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Appreciation Day in Pennsylvania.