Jan. 02, 2020 /
I am a conservative, white Republican lawmaker from a predominantly white, conservative Republican district. I won my election to serve the 93rd District because I reflect the views of those who voted for me. I am pro-business, pro-life, pro-gun, pro-law-enforcement and by no means soft on crime. I support life imprisonment for violent murderers, rapists, and child abusers and the death penalty for the worst of those offenders.
Jan. 02, 2020 /
CLARION – Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) was recently honored for graduating from a national leadership program through the Council of State Governments.
Dec. 31, 2019 /
About a year ago, I was fortunate enough to have been sworn in to represent the people of the 193rd Legislative District in the state House of Representatives. I often reflect on the responsibility you have entrusted to me and want to take a moment to renew that commitment.
Dec. 31, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) announced that the Port Authority will continue to accept blue or yellow Pennsylvania Senior Transit Cards indefinitely.
Dec. 31, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) announced that the Port Authority will continue to accept blue or yellow Pennsylvania Senior Transit Cards indefinitely.
Dec. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania easily leads the nation with more than one million concealed carry permits having been issued to citizens. What concerns state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) is ensuring permit holders are aware of their responsibilities.
Dec. 27, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Fulton County Medical Center has opted to join the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model, a decision Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-Blair/Cumberland/Franklin/Fulton/Huntingdon) praised.
Dec. 26, 2019 /
HARRISBUG, Pa. – Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry) released the following statement Thursday regarding his decision to not seek re-election.
Dec. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – To assist with providing young adults who were once in the justice system with educational and skills-building opportunities to better prepare them for good jobs and successful careers, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced the Southern Alleghenies Workforce Development Board is the recipient of a $492,509 Youth Reentry Demonstration Project grant through the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I).
Dec. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The York County House Republican delegation announced today that the York County School of Technology is the recipient of a $50,000 grant to improve career and technical education (CTE).
Dec. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The York County House Republican delegation announced today that the York County School of Technology is the recipient of a $50,000 grant to improve career and technical education (CTE).
Dec. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The York County House Republican delegation announced today that the York County School of Technology is the recipient of a $50,000 grant to improve career and technical education (CTE).
Dec. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) to further enhance the many benefits and advantages that Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) have for Commonwealth family-owned businesses, employees, communities and the economy was adopted 130 - 67 by the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Dec. 20, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) will host a bridge dedication ceremony for local PennDOT employee Robert Gensimore, who was killed in the line of duty on Feb. 17, 2018. The bridge is located along State Route 453 in Tyrone Township, Blair County. Irvin authored the legislation to name the bridge, which was signed into law as part of Act 59 of 2019.
Dec. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) honored the legacy of Army Sgt. Melvin G. Ehrhart and welcomed the fallen soldier’s family to the House chamber Tuesday.
Dec. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) today announced that the House of Representatives has passed his bill, House Bill 1879, which would amend Title 18 to add “health care practitioners” to the list of protected classes in the event of an assault. Under the bill, the penalty for an assault on a health care practitioner, while in the performance of duty, would be increased from a misdemeanor to a felony of the second degree.
Dec. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Continuing the commitment to strengthening the state’s dairy industry, the House has approved two bills designed to boost dairy markets and ensure struggling dairy farmers receive their milk premiums, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.
Dec. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House Transportation Committee unanimously approved two bills drafted by Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) that would honor two local veterans for their service to the country.
Dec. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, PA House Health Committee Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) made the most of her final voting meeting in 2019 by advancing legislation which would institute a moratorium on Gov. Tom Wolf’s mandated closures of the Polk and White Haven State Centers (Senate Bill 906).
Dec. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced that the House Health Committee made a monumental vote today to keep Polk and White Haven state centers open, despite Gov. Tom Wolf’s call to close them both. The closures he requested would evict residents against their will and result in the loss of nearly 1,100 jobs in an area that is already struggling economically.