Rowe Calls on Governor and PennDOT to Open Rest Area Parking Lots for Truckers

Mar. 18, 2020 /

MIFFLINBURG - Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) is calling on Gov. Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to open rest area parking lots for truck drivers, saying that the decision by the Wolf administration to completely shut down these rest areas poses a serious, immediate safety risk.

Maloney Announces Cancellation of Birdsboro Firearms Safety and Rights Seminar

Mar. 18, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) today announced that the Firearms Safety and Rights Seminar scheduled for March 26 at the Stonersville Fire Co., 5580 Boyertown Pike, has been cancelled by the venue in an effort to abide by the Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines on how to limit spread of coronavirus by limiting in-person interactions through social distancing.

Gleim Cancels Mt. Holly Springs Coffee and Conversation

Mar. 18, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) today announced that her April 2 Coffee and Conversation town hall scheduled for 6:30 at the Dickinson Township Building, 219 Mountain View Rd., has been cancelled.

Schmitt, Ward Cancel Stormwater Workshop

Mar. 17, 2020 /

ALTOONA – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) have canceled the informational meeting about stormwater management that was to be held on March 30.

Warner Temporarily Suspends Walk-In Service at District Offices

Mar. 17, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) announced today he will temporarily suspend walk-in services at his district offices until further notice. The decision is based upon concerns related to the potential spread of coronavirus and advice offered by state and federal health officials.

Continuity of Educational Efforts Are Necessary for All PA Students, Speaker Turzai Says

Mar. 17, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – While recognizing the rationale behind the governor’s decision to temporarily close all of Pennsylvania’s schools and universities to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement reminding the education community of the responsibility to teach Pennsylvania’s students, and that learning should not stop during the two-week, possibly more, school closure ordered by the governor.

O’Neal Appointed to Blueprints Board

Mar. 17, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) recently was appointed to the board of directors of Blueprints. “It is an honor to join this organization in order to further help people succeed,” O’Neal said. “I’ve worked hand in hand with Blueprints on a number of projects, including the Washington Blight Working Group. I’m hopeful this closer relationship will result in more community successes.”

Lebanon Valley Mall, Diamond District Office Closed Until Further Notice

Mar. 17, 2020 /

LEBANON - The Lebanon Valley Mall announced today that they will close tomorrow morning in response to the governor’s statewide shutdown order of non-essential stores. The district office of Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon), which is located inside the mall, will be closed as well as a result. The governor’s order is in effect until March 27.

Owlett Temporarily Halts Walk-In Service at District Offices

Mar. 17, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Following guidelines urged by state Department of Health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today announced a temporary halt to walk-in services at his district offices in Wellsboro and Troy.