Mackenzie Applauds Passage of Bill to Combat AI-Generated Deepfake Pornographic Images

Oct. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) applauds this week’s final unanimous passage by the Pennsylvania General Assembly of legislation to combat “deepfake porn” images of non-consenting adults and minors generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Senate Bill 1213 is now under consideration by the governor to be signed into law.

Kephart Shares Transportation Grant Opportunity

Oct. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) today announced the availability of a great funding opportunity for local government and nonprofit organizations.

Stehr Announces Grant Funding Awarded to Ralpho Township Public Library

Oct. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) is pleased to announce that $379,000 in grant funding has been awarded to the Ralpho Township Library in Northumberland County through the Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program. This funding will be used to create a multi-purpose community space within the library, enhancing its ability to serve residents of the 107th District by providing a versatile venue for community events, programs and activities.

Diamond to Co-Host Gardening Seminars

Oct. 11, 2024 /

JONESTOWN – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) will partner with Penn State Extension to offer gardening seminars Thursday, Oct. 24, starting at 9 a.m.

Heffley Announces District Office Hours for Columbus Day

Oct. 11, 2024 /

WEISSPORT – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is reminding residents that his district offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14, in observance of Columbus Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m.

Mackenzie to Host Free Shredding Event on Oct. 19

Oct. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – In her continuing effort to help residents battle identity theft, Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) will be holding a public paper shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Hope Valley Community Church, located at 501 Garber Alley, Red Hill, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Grant Will Expand Murrysville Library Programs, Cooper and Ward Say

Oct. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) and Senate President Pro Tem Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) are excited to announce the Murrysville Community Library has been awarded a significant grant that will expand opportunities for patrons and local residents in Murrysville, Washington Township and Export Borough.

Bernstine, Brown Announce Farm-to-School Grant Awards in Lawrence County

Oct. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) and Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) are pleased to announce two recipients in Lawrence County have been awarded Farm-to-School Grants. These grants, part of a statewide initiative by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, will support projects aimed at improving access to healthy, local food and providing hands-on agricultural learning experiences for children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

Bernstine, Brown Announce Farm-to-School Grant Awards in Lawrence County

Oct. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) and Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) are pleased to announce two recipients in Lawrence County have been awarded Farm-to-School Grants. These grants, part of a statewide initiative by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, will support projects aimed at improving access to healthy, local food and providing hands-on agricultural learning experiences for children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.