Brown Launches ‘STASH and Avoid a CRASH’ Initiative

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.

Keller Appointed to PSERS Board of Trustees

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.

Mackenzie Begins Fifth Term in Office Representing Lehigh, Berks Counties

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.

Apply Now for PennDOT Summer Jobs, Mihalek Says

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.

Advocates Join Grove, Phillips-Hill to Take Stand Against Human Trafficking

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.

Ecker’s South Middleton Office to Open Jan. 15

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.

Grove to Unveil Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation

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.

Hennessey Named Majority Chairman of House Transportation Committee

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).

Rigby Announces Office Locations in Johnstown and Sidman

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.

Rapp Returns as House Health Committee Chairman, Full Lyme Disease Treatment Coverage Among First Priorities

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.

Rader Takes Oath of Office in Harrisburg on New Year’s Day - Representative says job creation, opioid crisis and property taxes are priorities

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.