Bipartisan Bill to Increase Hospital Pricing Transparency Passes State House

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG — A bipartisan bill to increase hospital pricing transparency passed the House Thursday, according to its sponsors Reps. Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia), David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Benjamin Sanchez (D-Montgomery), K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks), Jim Prokopiak (D-Bucks) and Dawn Keefer (R-York).

Wentling: New Grant Program for Sportsmen’s Clubs Accepting Applications

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – House Game and Fisheries Committee member Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Game Commission is now accepting applications for the pilot year of the Pennsylvania Shooting Range Improvement Program. The program will provide funding to increase opportunity, access, and safety at sportsmen’s clubs throughout Pennsylvania.

Owlett to Host Senior Expo, Shredding Event Aug. 2

Jul. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is inviting area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers to his upcoming Senior Expo on Friday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at Wellsboro Senior High School Gym and Commons, 225 Nichols St.

Rowe Bill to Protect Food Donors, Feed Families Passes the House

Jul. 09, 2024 /

HARRISBURG— Legislation to expand immunity from civil and criminal liability for donating food past its labeled, manufacturer-issued date unanimously passed the House Monday, according to Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), the bill’s sponsor. Rowe worked on this initiative in a prior legislative session before taking it up again with Rep. Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia).

Struzzi Named to Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust

Jul. 09, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) was appointed to the Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust by House Minority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). The trust distributes settlement funds from opioid manufactures, distributors and pharmacy chains to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, counties, and municipalities for abatement of the opioid crisis.

Armanini, LIFT to Host Senior, Disabled Resource Expo

Jul. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) and the St Marys-based social service organization LIFT (Life and Independence for Today) invite residents of the six-county area they serve to attend the Disability and Senior Resource Expo they are co-hosting on Tuesday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Elk County Catholic High School, 600 Maurus St., St Marys.

Causer to Host Senior Citizens Expos

Jul. 08, 2024 /

BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will once again host a series of Senior Citizens Expos to provide area seniors and their family members and caregivers convenient access to a wide range of information in one convenient location.

Register Now for Mackenzie’s July Veteran Assistance Hours

Jul. 08, 2024 /

BETHLEHEM – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veteran Assistance Hours each month at her Bethlehem office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Wednesday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1425 Mountain Dr. N. in Bethlehem.