Jan. 15, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – On New Year’s Day, state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) took the oath of office as state representative of the 134th Legislative District covering parts of Lehigh and Berks counties. This is Mackenzie’s fifth term in office. He has also been reappointed a House Majority Deputy Whip for the 2019-20 session.
Jan. 14, 2019 /
ABBOTTSTOWN – In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) is hosting a veterans service representative at his local office.
Jan. 11, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced today that college students can now apply online for summer jobs offered through PennDOT’s 2019 Summer Maintenance Program. The program, which begins in May, will run through August 2019.
Jan. 10, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced today that a Growing Greener Grant is being awarded to Penn State University’s Master Watershed Steward program.
Jan. 09, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) and Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) were joined by advocates for a press conference in the Capitol on Wednesday to unveil the Buyer Beware Act, joint pieces of legislation in the House and Senate to increase penalties on criminals convicted of certain human trafficking offenses.
Jan. 08, 2019 /
MEDIA – Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) applauded the recent executive order that institutes new goals to reduce greenhouse emissions in Pennsylvania.
Jan. 08, 2019 /
Folks don’t see or hear about very many “win-win” stories when it comes to politics.
Jan. 08, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced today that his office in South Middleton will be open and ready to serve the residents of the 193rd Legislative District of Cumberland and Adams counties starting Jan. 15.
Jan. 08, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) and Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) will unveil legislation to strengthen penalties in certain human trafficking criminal cases to go after the motive of this heinous crime: Those who pay money for sexual acts with victims of human trafficking.
Jan. 07, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – As the 2019-20 session of the House of Representatives begins, Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-Chester/Montgomery) today was officially appointed majority chairman of the House Transportation Committee by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny).
Jan. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) and his staff are ready to serve residents of the 71st Legislative District at two locations. The main office is located at 1340 Franklin St., Johnstown, and the satellite office is at 125 Mary Drive, Suite B, Sidman.
Jan. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Rosemary Brown’s (R-Monroe/Pike) legislation to create the Private Dam Financial Assurance Program, which was included in the 2018-19 fiscal code, has officially gone into effect as of Wednesday, Jan. 2.
Jan. 04, 2019 /
LOCK HAVEN – Continuing to honor her commitment to make state government more transparent, responsive and accountable to the people of the 76th Legislative District, Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Centre/Clinton) today announced the opening of her Lock Haven district office location.
Jan. 03, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Now officially serving in her first full term as the state House Health Committee Chairman, Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) announced today that she is reintroducing legislation (formerly House Bill 174) that would require health insurers to cover treatment plans for Lyme disease or related tick-borne illnesses as prescribed by a patient’s health care practitioner.
Jan. 03, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) will serve as the majority chairman for the House Finance Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Jan. 03, 2019 /
State Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) on New Year’s Day in the state Capitol in Harrisburg took the oath of office to begin a new, two-year term. The local lawmaker says he plans to focus his efforts on enacting policies to promote private-sector job creation, fighting the Commonwealth’s opioid epidemic and addressing the burdensome property tax issue.
Jan. 03, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) was appointed this week by the speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to serve as chairman of the House Labor and Industry Committee.
Jan. 03, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Entering his 14th year representing residents of the 60th Legislative District, Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana) will be taking the lead as majority chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session. Pyle previously served in a similar capacity with the House Gaming Oversight Committee.
Jan. 03, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) has been named majority chairman of the House Local Government Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session, positioning him to address legislation governing municipal codes and pensions, tax assessments, municipal authorities, planning and zoning, the powers and duties of local officials and more.
Jan. 03, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) on Wednesday was appointed by the speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to serve on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors.