Mar. 16, 2020 /
MOON TOWNSHIP – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced that, effective immediately, her district office in Moon Township will suspend walk-in constituent services until further notice due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Mar. 16, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) announced that the Wayne County Historical Society and Pike County Historical Society were each awarded a $4,000 Cultural and Historical Support grant through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Mar. 16, 2020 /
HONESDALE – Highlighting local businesses who have continued to contribute to local communities and making them a brighter place, Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) offer their congratulations to Watson Brothers, a garage/general store based in Hawley and White Mills for their 52 years of service and dedication to Wayne County.
Mar. 16, 2020 /
BELLEFONTE – In response to the Wolf administration’s request to limit public gatherings to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 throughout the Commonwealth, Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin ) today announced he will postpone his remaining town hall meeting originally planned for Thursday, March 26, in College Township.
Mar. 16, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – In the interest of protecting public health and the health of his staff, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) today announced his local offices would be temporarily closed to walk-in service. However, assistance remains available via phone, email and internet.
Mar. 16, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – In efforts to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) is temporarily closing his district offices to in-person visits.
Mar. 16, 2020 /
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced that his district offices in Weissport and Albrightsville will not be providing walk-in service to Carbon County residents until further notice. In addition, his satellite office located at the American Legion building in Lansford will be closed for the next two weeks.
Mar. 16, 2020 /
Rules allow members to vote remotely and keep House operating
Mar. 16, 2020 /
HARRISBURG– Four regional state legislators have chosen to keep their district offices open to serve constituents amid the evolving COVID-19 situation in Pennsylvania, while encouraging residents to exercise discretion and use phone and email in lieu of “walk-in” services whenever possible.
Mar. 15, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – House Republican leaders issue the following statement regarding special elections scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, in the 8th, 18th and 58th legislative districts:
Mar. 14, 2020 /
Elections in 8th, 18th and 58th districts will be held as scheduled Tuesday, March 17
Mar. 13, 2020 /
MONACA – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement regarding Energy Harbor’s decision to continue operating its nuclear power plant in Beaver County indefinitely:
Mar. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – The House is preparing to return for a historic session week on Monday, March 16. As a result of the Capitol complex being closed to visitors, several committee meetings, hearings and informational sessions have been postponed. Floor proceedings will go on as scheduled with an effort to work as expeditiously as possible to address key issues related to COVID-19. The session schedule could be shortened if legislation to address the virus is agreed upon. There will be no guests in the House chamber or in the gallery.
Mar. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG- The State Representatives from Bucks County have come together to release the following joint statement regarding the Coronavirus:
Mar. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today announced Keystone College in Factoryville, Wyoming County, has been awarded state grant funding to enhance its early childhood education apprenticeship program.
Mar. 13, 2020 /
MCMURRAY – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced today that in order to minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, her office will be canceling several of her upcoming events.
Mar. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG— Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) today called on the Pennsylvania Department of Health to identify the schools, grades and classrooms to families who attend schools with a student who tests positive for COVID-19.
Mar. 13, 2020 /
This week, March 15-21, is Sunshine Week, a nationwide celebration of government transparency and access to public information. It’s a perfect time to not only celebrate progress but make improvements.
Mar. 12, 2020 /
WHAT: This event has been postponed. A new date has not been set yet. Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and area legislators will host a Mock General Assembly with high school students from Trinity Area, Chartiers-Houston, Canon-McMillan, Peters and Washington school districts. The students will experience what it is like to consider legislation and vote as a member of the Legislature.
Mar. 12, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon), a retired Marine reserve colonel with expertise in economic warfare, urged calm today following the World Health Organization’s declaration that COVID-19 is now a worldwide pandemic that is threatening public health and the world economy.