Toohil Issues Statement on Passage of Senate Bill 906

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.

Cutler Reminds Wolf: Wages Keep Rising

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:

Legislative Audit Advisory Commission to Release 2019 Audit

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.

State Tax Forms Available in Topper’s Offices

Jan. 28, 2020 /

BEDFORD – State tax forms for the 2019 tax year are now available at the district offices of Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) located in Bedford, McConnellsburg and Mercersburg.

Mackenzie Announces February Veterans Assistance Hours

Jan. 27, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – On Friday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) will be holding his monthly veterans assistance hours. At that time an outreach specialist from the American Legion will be available to meet with veterans to discuss the benefits and services they have earned.

Hershey, Benninghoff Plan Hunting Seminar

Jan. 27, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) and Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) will host a seminar about Chronic Wasting Disease and other issues affecting hunters.

Hershey, Benninghoff Plan Hunting Seminar

Jan. 27, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) and Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) will host a seminar about Chronic Wasting Disease and other issues affecting hunters.

PA House Votes on Package of Bills to Combat Scourge of Human Trafficking

Jan. 24, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. John Lawrence (R-West Grove) attended a news conference in the Capitol earlier this week in observance of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and announced the unanimous passage of several bills to draw attention to the issue and provide law enforcement with better tools and enforcement capabilities.