Ecker Bill to Reduce Barriers for Junior Firefighters

May. 28, 2019 /

ABBOTTSTOWN – As part of efforts to address staffing issues in the volunteer fire service and to spur the next generation of firefighters, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) introduced House Bill 1522 to modernize requirements for junior firefighters.

Ecker Bill to Reduce Barriers for Junior Firefighters

May. 28, 2019 /

ABBOTTSTOWN – As part of efforts to address staffing issues in the volunteer fire service and to spur the next generation of firefighters, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) introduced House Bill 1522 to modernize requirements for junior firefighters.

Speaker Announces Special Election for 85th Legislative District

May. 28, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today ordered a special election for Tuesday, Aug. 20, to fill the vacant seat in the 85th Legislative District, located in parts of Union and Snyder counties. The special election will fill the seat vacated by Rep. Fred Keller, who recently won election to The United States Congress.

State Officials Say Resources Available for Furloughed Workers in Blair County

May. 28, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Jim Gregory (R-Blair), along with Sen. Judy Ward (R-Blair/Cumberland/Franklin/Fulton/Huntingdon), say they are saddened and concerned by news of job losses at North American Communications Inc. and Norfolk Southern, and they want to ensure the workers have the resources they need to find new employment.

Seniors Invited to Informative Breakfast Seminar, Wentling Says

May. 24, 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).

Gleim to Host June 6 ‘Coffee and Conversation’ Meeting

May. 22, 2019 /

CARLISLE — Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) will host a “Coffee and Conversation” town hall meeting for residents of the 199th District on Thursday, June 6, at 7 p.m. at the West Pennsboro Township Building, located at 2150 Newville Road.

CFA and UGI Cover Full Cost of Wayne County Distribution Pipeline Project, Says Fritz

May. 22, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announces that the Wayne Economic Development Corporation has been awarded $376,392 in Pipeline Investment Program funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) and matching funds from UGI Utilities to install a distribution pipeline. The pipeline will run throughout Waymart Borough and portions of Canaan Township, Wayne County. The total project cost is $752,784.

Delozier, Harris Propose Reforms to Occupational Licensure

May. 22, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) and Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia), who have partnered to spearhead sweeping criminal justice reform in Pennsylvania, are now teaming up to modernize the methods by which boards license and certify professionals with criminal records.

Rigby Collecting Worn American Flags at Johnstown, Sidman Offices

May. 17, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) will be collecting torn and tattered American flags from now through July 26 at his Johnstown and Sidman district offices. The flags are being collected in preparation for an event planned by district office staff for the end of July.

Oberlander, House Speaker Welcome U.S. Energy Official to Western PA

May. 17, 2019 /

BEAVER – The vast potential of energy and economic opportunity was highlighted at a roundtable discussion with U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary Mark W. Menezes held by the House Majority Policy Committee at the Beaver County Courthouse in Beaver on Thursday, according to Policy Chairman Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest).

Local Legislators to Host REAL ID Event in Red Lion

May. 17, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion) and Mike Jones (R-York Township) will be co-hosting a REAL ID informational event on Thursday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Red Lion Junior High Cafeteria, 200 Country Club Road, Red Lion.

“Energize PA” Will Create Jobs, Redevelop Infrastructure, Says Kail, Turzai

May. 16, 2019 /

CENTER TWP – State Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today held a press event overlooking the Shell manufacturing facility in Beaver County to highlight “Energize PA,” a pro-growth, pro-jobs legislative package designed to encourage job growth and redevelop infrastructure with no new fees or taxes.