Jan. 30, 2020 /
TOWANDA – To help constituents better access state government-related services, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) will hold satellite office hours in Sullivan County during the month of February.
Jan. 30, 2020 /
MEDIA – Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) is pushing his colleagues to take up Senate Bill 773, which recently was approved in a bipartisan fashion by the Senate.
Jan. 30, 2020 /
HARRISBURG— Building on what she learned at the Safe Schools seminar in January, Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) will host a hearing about how schools can better identify and treat kids with mental health needs.
Jan. 30, 2020 /
DOVER – A recent article by SpotLight PA revealed the Office of State Inspector General wasted $160,000 in taxpayer money on pistols, ammunition and other equipment for its investigators. However, the investigators are not legally allowed to carry firearms, so the $160,000 worth of guns and accessories are left to sit unused. In response to this grave misspending of taxpayer dollars, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, issued the following statement:
Jan. 30, 2020 /
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) or one of his representatives will hold office hours on Thursday, Feb. 6, at the following locations:
Jan. 29, 2020 /
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) joined state and local officials from across the country today for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) signing at the White House with President Donald J. Trump. He issued the following statement after the signing:
Jan. 29, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a telephone town hall meeting for residents of the 15th Legislative District on Tuesday, Feb. 4, beginning at approximately 5:30 p.m. The program will consist of a legislative update highlighting important topics such as the state budget, as well as a question-and-answer session.
Jan. 29, 2020 /
TOWANDA – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today announced that application forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for the 2019 tax year are now available at her district offices in Towanda and Sayre.
Jan. 29, 2020 /
ALTOONA – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced today that the Altoona Water Authority will receive a low-interest loan through the Commonwealth’s Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for a much-needed improvement project.
Jan. 29, 2020 /
DOVER – As part of ongoing efforts to assist veterans, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) announced the dates veterans assistance will be held at his office, located at 2501 Catherine St., York.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
BRADFORD – In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is hosting a veterans service representative from the American Legion at his local offices in February.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced a $37,157 grant from the Food Service Equipment Program was awarded to Trinity Area School District.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced a $37,157 grant from the Food Service Equipment Program was awarded to Trinity Area School District.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania State Senate passed Senate Bill 906 on concurrence Monday. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. John Yudichak (I-14), would halt the planned closures by the Department of Human Services of the White Haven and Polk state centers. The bill now goes to Gov. Tom Wolf, who is likely to veto the measure.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Canton Area School District will receive two grants to help upgrade some of their cafeteria equipment, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) announced today.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the Blairsville-Saltsburg School District has received a grant of $6,462 for upgrades to the Blairsville Senior High School’s cafeteria.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
BELLE VERNON – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Fayette/Washington) announced today that the House Game and Fisheries Committee will be hosting a public hearing on the issue of new Saturday Opening Day of the rifle deer season.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
House Majority Leader Cutler responds to Wolf’s call to raise minimum wage to $15 per hour
HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) issued the following statement:
Jan. 28, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Grants were awarded to two area school districts Tuesday to help with the purchase of needed equipment, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced today.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
WHAT: Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland), chairman of the Legislative Audit Advisory Commission (LAAC), and other LAAC members will meet to review and accept the audit for Fiscal Year 2018-19. LAAC is charged with conducting the annual financial audit of the General Assembly as required by Article VIII, Section 10 of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. Audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.