Sep. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) today announced that the lake at Shawnee State Park in Bedford County will experience low water levels beginning Monday, Sept. 16. The lake will be lowered by approximately 5 feet for repairs and improvements at the swimming beach, as well as repairs to the dry hydrant at the Diehl Boat Launch.
Sep. 12, 2019 /
GREENSBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) will hold a Veterans Appreciation Picnic to honor and recognize military veterans or their surviving family members residing in the 57th Legislative District. All service members are welcome to participate, regardless of when they served.
Sep. 12, 2019 /
GIRARD – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) encourages senior citizens, their family members and caregivers to attend his fifth annual Senior Expo on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Parish Center, 1001 Main St. E., in Girard.
Sep. 12, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) will take the oath of office as state representative of the 85th Legislative District, for his first term.
Sep. 12, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) will take the oath of office as state representative of the 85th Legislative District, for his first term.
Sep. 11, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) has been named to the Pennsylvania Dairy Future Commission, where he joins commission Chairman Brett Reinford from Reinford Farms in Mifflintown.
Sep. 11, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) today announced that the bridge over Little Wills Creek on State Route 96, in Bedford County, will be dedicated as the Staff Sgt. Roger (Rod) Guy Holler Memorial Bridge. A dedication ceremony will take place on Sept. 21, at 11 a.m., at the bridge.
Sep. 10, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that he has introduced legislation, House Bill 1804, which would reform the standards used for the Small and Disadvantaged Business Program (SDB) under the Department of General Services (DGS). This program provides small and disadvantaged businesses with specialized considerations, including alternative bonding and progress payments, access to business assistance offices within agencies, and targeted outreach by procurement officials.
Sep. 10, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that he has introduced legislation, House Bill 1804, which would reform the standards used for the Small and Disadvantaged Business Program (SDB) under the Department of General Services (DGS). This program provides small and disadvantaged businesses with specialized considerations, including alternative bonding and progress payments, access to business assistance offices within agencies, and targeted outreach by procurement officials.
Sep. 10, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery) announced his support for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month yesterday at the State Capitol with House Resolution 448.
Sep. 10, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), majority chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee, and other members of the committee held a public hearing today to gather testimony on Rep. Jesse Topper’s (R-Bedford/Fulton/Franklin) proposal to repeal the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s (PLCB) flexible pricing ability.
Sep. 10, 2019 /
LOCK HAVEN – Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Centre/Clinton) will host her next Firearms Safety and Rights Seminar on Thursday, on Monday, Sept. 30, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Snow Shoe Township Building, 268 Oldside Road, Clarence, PA 16829.
Sep. 10, 2019 /
MEADVILLE – Following several local media reports detailing customer complaints against limousine rental companies operated by Matt Barnes, state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) – who serves as chairman of the House Consumer Affairs Committee – is offering local residents some helpful tips to protect them against being taken for a ride.
Sep. 10, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) is hosting a Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) Night on Thursday, Sept. 26, for area residents to receive the latest hunting and wildlife management information and meet the area’s newest game warden.
Sep. 09, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) has introduced legislation to expand title protection for licensed dietitian nutritionists and ensure those presenting themselves as qualified professionals underwent appropriate education and training.
Sep. 09, 2019 /
UPPER ST. CLAIR – In order to prevent personal information from being used fraudulently, Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) will host an Identity Theft and Shredder Event on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9-11 a.m.
Sep. 09, 2019 /
UNIONTOWN – Reps. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette), Pam Snyder (D-Greene/Fayette/Washington) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland), as well as Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland), have partnered to sponsor Save-a-Life training on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 3-5 p.m. in the Fay Penn Building, Room 200, 1040 Eberly Way, Lemont Furnace.
Sep. 09, 2019 /
UNIONTOWN – Reps. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette), Pam Snyder (D-Greene/Fayette/Washington) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland), as well as Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland), have partnered to sponsor Save-a-Life training on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 3-5 p.m. in the Fay Penn Building, Room 200, 1040 Eberly Way, Lemont Furnace.
Sep. 09, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will hold a public hearing to learn more about efforts to attract large businesses to southeastern Pennsylvania. Among the issues to be discussed will include challenges to attract business and industry to this region of the state, along with suggestions for improvement.
Sep. 09, 2019 /
BUTLER – Reps. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) and Tedd Nesbit (R-Butler/Mercer) invite area residents to a Concealed Carry Seminar in Butler County on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Unionville Fire Department, 102 Mahood Road.