Dec. 04, 2019 /
ABBOTTSTOWN – Residents of the 193rd Legislative District are invited to attend a festive open house at Rep. Torren Ecker’s (R-Adams/Cumberland) office, located at 282 W. King St. in Abbottstown on Friday, Dec. 13, from 3-6 p.m.
Dec. 04, 2019 /
CHALFONT – Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks) today unveiled legislation to allow small farms and orchards to engage in agritainment and argitourism, like hayrides, even when local ordinances prohibit it. He discussed his bill at Tabora Farm in Hilltown Township, which has been prevented from engaging in such entertainment by local laws.
Dec. 03, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery) today announced she will not seek re-election at the end of her current legislative term. She has been a member of the state House since 2010, and currently serves in leadership as majority chairman of the House Republican Caucus.
Dec. 03, 2019 /
LOCK HAVEN – Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R- Centre/Clinton) cordially invites all 76th District residents to attend either of her upcoming Christmas district office open houses on the following dates:
Dec. 03, 2019 /
WAYNE COUNTY – In efforts to strengthen community relations and open the floor for residents to express their concerns regarding transportation issues, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming), and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Wayne/Susquehanna) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) announced an upcoming Wayne County PennDOT town hall meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 6-8 p.m., at Damascus School Gymnasium, 174 High School Road, Damascus.
Dec. 03, 2019 /
The Great Lakes contain about 84% of North America’s fresh surface water and about 21% worldwide, but this precious source of fresh water is under threat.
Dec. 02, 2019 /
WHAT: New legislation will be discussed to help Pennsylvania’s small farms, like Tabora Farm in Hilltown Township, by providing them with greater opportunities to responsibly build structures and engage in agricultural product marketing and agritourism without local interference.
Dec. 02, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – When state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) was elected to represent the 71st Legislative District, members of the Buchan family were among his first visitors.
Dec. 02, 2019 /
Thanksgiving is one of our nation’s most popular holidays. It is a time for expressing gratitude for family and friends, as well as an opportunity to reflect on the founding of our nation, and the principles and ideals it stands for. It also reminds us of the ongoing need for citizens to give back to community and country to uphold that vision. Often, however, the true meaning of the day can get lost in the chaos and commercialization of the holiday season.
Dec. 02, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced he is hosting an open house at his Washington District Office on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 4-6 p.m.
Dec. 02, 2019 /
ALTOONA – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) invites residents of the 79th Legislative District to Lou’s Winter Review, an open house during which he will update attendees on the happenings in Harrisburg and more. The festive open house, which is free to attend, will be held at his office, located at 1331 12th Ave., Suite 104, Altoona, on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 3-7 p.m.
Nov. 27, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced today that the governor signed his legislation, House Bill 57, which would eliminate outdated boards and commissions, into law. The law will take effect in 60 days.
Nov. 26, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Bud Cook (R-Fayette/Washington) announced today that Dunlevy Borough in Washington County will benefit from $40,000 from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for further development of the Walnut Street Park.
Nov. 26, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement on the death of the Hon. Bob Godshall, a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Montgomery County.
Nov. 26, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – With a continuous shortage of pediatric shift nurses in Pennsylvania, Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) introduced House Resolution 501 to bring awareness of this crisis to fellow House members as well as residents of the Commonwealth. Brown announced that the House unanimously adopted her resolution.
Nov. 25, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) announced today that six local municipalities have been awarded a grant totaling $40,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
Nov. 25, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Meghan Schroeder (R-Bucks) to ensure that women receive coverage for custom breasts prosthetics when that choice is the best option post-mastectomy surgery was approved by the Pennsylvania House.
Nov. 25, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – In response to an incident on the Hoodlebug Trail this summer, Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that he has introduced legislation that would charge any individual who intentionally causes bodily injury to a person with a physical or intellectual disability with aggravated assault, a felony of the second degree. Currently, the law dictates that “serious bodily injury” is necessary for charges to be elevated beyond misdemeanor simple assault.
Nov. 22, 2019 /
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) has introduced a bill to increase the monthly pension amounts for blind veterans and veterans who are amputees or paralyzed.
Nov. 22, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement after Gov. Tom Wolf called for the Department of Health to advance two research studies in Southwestern Pennsylvania focused on the prevalence of childhood cancers and other health conditions: