Jan. 16, 2019 /
EAST STROUDSBURG – Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) is calling attention to the major distracted driving issue, not only in the Commonwealth but throughout the nation, by launching her “STASH and Avoid a CRASH” initiative. This initiative coincides with her distracted driving legislation, which she has recently reintroduced.
Jan. 15, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Fred Keller (R-Snyder/Union) has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai.
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. 15, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) is hosting two open houses in his district offices in February to meet with local residents and showcase the many services he and his staff provide.
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 – Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) will be offering veterans affairs outreach hours in his district office at 28 Industrial Circle in Mifflintown on Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon.
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.