Oct. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Chairman of the House State Government Committee, Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union), today announced a sweeping update to the Pennsylvania Election Code that made its way through the General Assembly this week, paving the way for one of the largest election code reforms in decades.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Residents of the 11th District who have or are serving in the military, as well as their families, are invited to Rep. Marci Mustello’s (R-Butler) Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 8.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) issued the following statement after joining a majority of his colleagues in voting for legislation to modernize elections in the Commonwealth which would not go into effect until after April 28, 2020:
Oct. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG -- PA State Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) joined with state lawmakers and representatives from the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation on Monday to urge final passage of his resolution to declare Nov. 7, 2019, as Victims of Communism Memorial Day in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
WHAT: House Government Oversight Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will release the committee’s first-ever report during an upcoming meeting. The report is on lobbying disclosure and makes recommendations, including a bill and audits, to improve lobbying transparency in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The most comprehensive effort to modernize and improve Pennsylvania’s elections since the 1930s was passed by the House of Representatives today. Senate Bill 421 establishes mail-in voting in the Commonwealth, gives Pennsylvanians more time to register to vote ahead of elections, and eliminates the straight-party ticket option from ballots.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – On Monday, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) joined members of the House for a press conference in the Capitol to honor the victims of communism, including the 100 million who lost their lives under communist regimes.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
WHAT: House Government Oversight Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will release the committee’s first-ever report during an upcoming meeting. The report is on lobbying disclosure and makes recommendations, including a bill and audits, to improve lobbying transparency in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The state House of Representatives sent more than a dozen bills to the state Senate this month to address a growing statewide crisis in attracting and retaining volunteer firefighters and EMTs. The package of bills, which garnered bipartisan support, is intended to aid in recruiting and retaining volunteer first responders, and also to show respect and appreciation to current volunteers who put their lives on the line for their friends and neighbors.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – To provide greater transparency for voters, state Reps. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) and Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) drafted legislation to eliminate the ability for all candidates for public office to cross-file their nomination petitions.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – In Pennsylvania, fire companies are forced to operate under a “use it or lose it” philosophy when it comes to reception of grant money. State Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) is fighting to change that.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – A plan to improve the affordability and accessibility of training for emergency services agencies in rural areas was approved unanimously in the state House Monday, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), prime sponsor of the measure.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – A plan to improve the affordability and accessibility of training for emergency services agencies in rural areas was approved unanimously in the state House Monday, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), prime sponsor of the measure.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - The state House has unanimously approved Rep. Clint Owlett’s (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) bill aimed at assisting rural emergency medical services (EMS) companies and the patients who rely on them.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - The state House has unanimously approved Rep. Clint Owlett’s (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) bill aimed at assisting rural emergency medical services (EMS) companies and the patients who rely on them.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
MONACA – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will be hosting a free small business/entrepreneur seminar on Friday, Nov. 8, at 8:30 a.m. at the Community College of Beaver County, Health Sciences Center Auditorium, 1 Campus Drive, Monaca.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – As communities across Pennsylvania face a growing crisis in attracting volunteer first responders, the House took action this month, passing more than a dozen bills that help recruit, retain and show respect for those willing to put their lives on the line for their friends and neighbors.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – As communities across Pennsylvania face a growing crisis in attracting volunteer first responders, the House took action this month, passing more than a dozen bills that help recruit, retain and show respect for those willing to put their lives on the line for their friends and neighbors.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
The state Department of Aging is reminding beneficiaries of the Medicare open enrollment period starting Tuesday, Oct. 15, and continuing through Saturday, Dec. 7. During this time, you may make changes to your current Medicare coverage, as well as join, switch or drop Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Coverage plans.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
With Veterans Day around the corner, this is one of those special times of the year in which we contemplate all our veterans have done for this country and those of us who call America home.