Kail Invites Local Veterans to Recognition Breakfast

May. 06, 2019 /

CENTER TWP – In an effort to recognize area veterans and active duty military personnel, Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a recognition breakfast on Friday, May 17, from 9-11 a.m. at the Center at the Mall, located at 284 Beaver Valley Mall, Center Twp. All veterans and active duty military personnel who reside in the 15th Legislative District are invited to participate.

Klunk Issues Statement on Passage of Down Syndrome Protection Bill

May. 06, 2019 /

HARRISBURG ¬– The House Health Committee today approved Rep. Kate Klunk’s (R-Hanover) legislation to ensure life for babies with Down syndrome. Her legislation, House Bill 321, would include prenatal Down syndrome diagnoses as a legal reason why babies can’t be aborted in Pennsylvania. The bill now goes to the full House for a vote.

Bernstine Introduces Bill to Eliminate Concealed Carry Permit Requirement in PA

May. 06, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Coinciding with a Second Amendment rights rally held today in Harrisburg, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) unveiled “constitutional carry” legislation, which would no longer require law-abiding citizens to obtain a license to carry a concealed firearm in Pennsylvania.

Carlisle Bridge to be Named for War Hero on May 11

May. 06, 2019 /

WHAT: A bridge in Carlisle Borough will be named for Lance Cpl. Edward Rykoskey who went missing in action in the Vietnam War. In 1966, Rykoskey was warning his comrades of an approaching enemy force that greatly outnumbered his patrol, when he succumbed to enemy fire, and paid the ultimate price of freedom. There will be a military rifle salute and Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) will be master of ceremonies.

Speaker Lauds United States Steel Investment in Mon Valley

May. 02, 2019 /

BRADDOCK, PA – During an event at Mon Valley Works, Edgar Thomson Plant, House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) applauded United States Steel Corporation for its investment of more than $1 billion to construct a state-of-the-art endless casting line at the facility.

Seniors Invited to Informative Breakfast Seminar, Wentling Says

May. 02, 2019 /

CONNEAUT LAKE – Area senior citizens are invited to attend an informative Senior Coffee and Conversation seminar hosted by Better Business Bureau, Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources, and the office Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer).

Puskaric Introduces Legislation to Streamline Permitting in Pennsylvania

May. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) joined some of his House colleagues at a Capitol news conference Monday to unveil the “Energize PA” bill package, which is designed to put more Pennsylvania residents to work without imposing new fees or taxes.

Grove Bill, Part of Package to Repeal Out-Dated Bills, Approved by House

May. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House on Wednesday approved legislation by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) to repeal a decades-old act, which taxed stores and theaters and was ruled unconstitutional. Grove’s bill is part of a 29-bill package generated in the House to clear out antiquated acts. Twelve of the bills were approved by the House today.

Safety Grants Awarded to Schools in 71st District

May. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) today announced that school districts in the 71st District have been awarded $241,744 in grants via the School Safety and Security Grant Program. These funds will be used to create a safer learning environment for our students, allowing them to learn to their full potential.