Grove Invites Residents to Informative Concealed Carry Seminar

Feb. 13, 2020 /

DOVER – Residents of the 196th District wishing to learn more about their Second Amendment rights and Pennsylvania’s firearms laws are encouraged to attend the free Concealed Carry Seminar Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) will host in March.

Changes in How We Vote Coming in 2020

Feb. 12, 2020 /

Voters will encounter several changes as they head the polls for the primary election next year. In fact, one of the changes gives registered voters another option instead of actually standing in lines at polling places.

Rader to Host Event for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Feb. 11, 2020 /

EFFORT – In an effort to assist Monroe County families, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) is hosting an event for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. The free event will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eldred Community Center, 516 Kunkletown Road in Kunkletown.

House Republicans Call for Executive Management Improvements

Feb. 11, 2020 /

HARRISBURG - Citing cost overruns, inadequate response times, and the failure of programs and services to meet core mission objectives, Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and Appropriations Committee Chairman Stan Saylor (R-York) today called upon all standing committees of the House of Representatives to exercise their oversight authority to evaluate, review and make recommendations to promote better effectiveness and efficiencies in Pennsylvania’s executive agencies.

Helm Opposes Using Horseracing Funds for Governor’s Budget Goals

Feb. 11, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) today stated her clear opposition to the governor’s proposal to divert $204 million from the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Trust Fund and use them for his own budget goals. Helm issued the following statement:

Causer Hosts Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance in Kane Feb. 13

Feb. 10, 2020 /

KANE – Eligible senior citizens and people with disabilities in the Kane area are invited to take part in a Property Tax/Rent Rebate clinic hosted by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 1-3 p.m. at the Kane Senior Center, 100 S. Fraley St., Kane.

James Offers Residents Help Securing Property Tax/Rent Rebates

Feb. 10, 2020 /

SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) is hosting Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance Days to help people fill out the form for financial relief. The first opportunity will be Friday, Feb. 21, at the Franklin VFW, 411 9th St., Franklin, and the second date is Thursday, March 12, at the YWCA, 109 Central Ave., Oil City. Both dates will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ecker Offers Assistance to Veterans

Feb. 10, 2020 /

ABBOTTSTOWN – Veterans and their families who live in the 193rd Legislative District have another avenue to seek help with obtaining benefits after Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) teamed up with the Cumberland County Veterans Affairs Office.

James Offers Veteran Outreach Hours on Feb. 18 in Seneca

Feb. 07, 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, Feb. 18, 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.

Economic Gains Cast Doubt on Governor’s Minimum Wage Request

Feb. 07, 2020 /

Pennsylvanians are earning more today than ever in our state’s history. According to Gov. Tom Wolf’s Department of Labor and Industry, the average wage in our state has increased by about 25% over the last 10 years. Policies I have supported and continue to support have paved the way for industries across Pennsylvania to increase wages at all levels of the employment spectrum. Today, you can walk into all kinds of businesses offering entry-level work, with no experience necessary, and gain employment paying well above the minimum wage.

New PFAS Remediation Authority Gets to Work

Feb. 06, 2020 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery), who has been named chairman of the newly formed Military Installation Remediation and Infrastructure Authority, said the authority is hitting the ground running.