Watro, Argall to Co-Host Free Concealed Carry Seminar April 9

Mar. 13, 2025 /

HAZLETON – To help residents better understand Pennsylvania’s firearms laws and how to be more responsible gun owners, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-Carbon/Luzerne/Schuylkill) will co-host a free Concealed Carry Seminar on Wednesday, April 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the West Hazleton Borough Building, 100 S. 4th St., in Hazleton. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Scheuren to Host press Conference on Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Mar. 12, 2025 /

WHAT: Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) will be hosting a press conference in Harrisburg with members of the House Republican Caucus regarding legislation she has proposed to put a constitutional amendment before the people of Pennsylvania that, if passed, would bar illegal aliens from having driver licenses.

Roae Eagerly Awaits PIAA Study by Legislative Agency

Mar. 12, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today reiterated his support for a Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) study of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) after its egregious actions against the Meadville Area High School (MAHS) Boys Basketball Team following its players being put in danger during a state playoff game last Friday.

Wentling Announces Grant for Mercer County

Mar. 11, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) today announced that Mercer County has received an $18,092 grant from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through its Municipal Waste Household Waste (HHW) Education program.

Rader to Host Identity Theft Seminar April 10

Mar. 11, 2025 /

BLAKESLEE – In his continuing effort to inform residents of the latest scams, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) is once again teaming up with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General for an identity theft seminar.

Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Establish Registry for Individuals Convicted of Child Abuse

Mar. 11, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation aimed at improving community safety by establishing a public registry for individuals convicted of child abuse has been introduced by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence). This new registry would ensure information about child abusers is easily accessible to the public, empowering communities across the Commonwealth to take necessary precautions.

Shapiro Sets Sights on Stealing State Game Lands

Mar. 11, 2025 /

A few lines that went mostly unnoticed, except by those who are in on the plot, were included in the state budget address by Gov. Josh Shapiro when he announced he is stealing nearly 400 acres of Pennsylvania State Game lands to grow a current state park.

Heffley Addresses Concerns Over Misleading Guidance Distributed to Local Homeless Shelter Operators

Mar. 10, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is raising concerns over materials recently distributed to homeless shelter operators in his legislative district by contractors for the Eastern Pennsylvania Continuum of Care (Eastern CoC). The materials, which include guidance from the National Homelessness Law Center, misrepresent the role of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and could potentially jeopardize public safety.