Barton to Host Dedication for Bridge Named in Honor of Local Vietnam War Hero

Mar. 24, 2025 /

HAMBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) is hosting a ceremony to dedicate the State Street Bridge in Hamburg in honor of Vietnam War hero and Hamburg native Jackie Seltzer. The event will be held Thursday, March 27, at 11 a.m. in the rear parking lot of Correll’s Notary, located at 555 State St. in Hamburg.

Banta, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Stopping New Energy Taxes

Mar. 24, 2025 /

WATERFORD— Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie), Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) and other lawmakers hosted a hearing Friday in Erie County titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze how unfavorable energy policies negatively impact consumers and businesses and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

Schmitt Bill to Improve Transparency, Protect Seniors Advances

Mar. 24, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – With bipartisan support, the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee today advanced legislation by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) to require the Department of Aging to list any local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) that is not compliant with regulations and corresponding corrective action plans on its website.

Change in Fishing Regulations at Harris Pond, Says Walsh

Mar. 24, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is alerting anglers that it has temporarily lifted all seasons, size and daily limits for all species of fish at Harris Pond in Sweet Valley, Luzerne County, according to Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne). These regulations took effect on Saturday, March 22, and will remain in place until Jan. 1, 2026.

AI Opportunity Task Force Visits Iron Mountain, Gecko Robotics, Says Scialabba

Mar. 21, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunity Task Force, chaired by Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler), conducted site tours and a joint federal and state field hearing to learn more about the research, development and applications of AI in the Commonwealth from industry leaders and the Armed Forces.

Irvin to Host 2025 Senior Expo April 29

Mar. 21, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Franklin/Huntingdon) will host his 2025 Senior Expo on Tuesday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Smithfield Fire Hall, 10 Firehouse Lane in Huntingdon.

Causer Meets with Pitt-Bradford Nursing Students

Mar. 21, 2025 /

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) recently met with three registered nurses who are completing their bachelor’s degrees in nursing at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. As the students prepare to graduate on May 4, they shared their capstone projects with Causer, focusing on the need for improved access to emergency medical services, mental health services, and labor and delivery services. Pictured, from left, are Causer; RNs Olivia Reese, Ashlyn Avenali and Mia VanScoter; and Dr. Jean Truman, director of Nursing.

Warner to Offer Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance

Mar. 21, 2025 /

CONNELLSVILLE – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) is reminding area senior citizens and people with disabilities that free assistance is available to file for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, both through his offices and at a series of upcoming events.

Delozier, Kutz, Rothman to Host Identity Theft Prevention, Document Shredding Event

Mar. 21, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-88) and Thomas Kutz (R-87) and Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) are partnering to host a free community-wide identity theft prevention and document shredding event for residents of their House and Senate districts who reside in Hampden or Silver Spring townships. The event will be held Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Kohl’s parking lot at 6444 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg.