GREENSBURG – Westmoreland County House members today announced they plan to introduce legislation to improve public safety, strengthen oversight of high-risk sexual offenders and reform Pennsylvania’s management of individuals discharged from the Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program (SRTP). The legislators are Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland), Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland), Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland), Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland), Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) and Brian Rasel (R-Westmoreland).
WHAT: Members of the Westmoreland County delegation of House of Representatives and local officials will discuss a proposal to improve the release and supervision process of those discharged from the Sexual Responsibility and Treatment Program at Torrance State Hospital in Derry Township, Westmoreland County.
WHAT: As Pennsylvanians are being priced out of everyday life, Pennsylvania House Republicans will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 25, to launch its “Freedom Through Affordability” initiative—a targeted effort to lower costs and push back against policies driving up the cost of living across the Commonwealth.
HARRISBURG – Reps. Josh Bashline (R-Clarion/Armstrong) and Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) announced today the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) awarded $9,000 to the Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society.
HARRISBURG – Several Westmoreland County members of Pennsylvania House of Representatives today provided a state budget update to the county’s board of commissioners. As many county offices begin voluntary furloughs, the solution to the current budget impasse is one House vote away. House Democrat leadership refuses to call session to consider the bill on the House floor.
HARRISBURG – Almost $2.187 million in impact fees paid by Marcellus Shale drilling companies will benefit residents of the 60th District, either through direct disbursements to municipalities or Armstrong and Westmoreland counties at large, said Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Jefferson/Westmoreland) today announced more than $32,000 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects in Hyde Park and West Leechburg.
WHAT: Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) will be hosting a press conference in Harrisburg, along with fellow House members, to speak about a recent legislative package they introduced focused on increasing protections from victims of stalking.
HARRISBURG – Reps. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks), Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) recently introduced a package of legislation that seeks to increase protections for stalking victims.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) today announced she is hosting a Coffee and Conversation event on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Grant Avenue Coffee in Vandergrift.
FORD CITY — On Thursday, Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the third in a series of hearings to discuss reliable and affordable energy for the people of Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) today announced she will soon be introducing legislation to make it easier for local governments to include tiny houses in their communities as part of a package of legislation aimed at addressing affordable housing in the Commonwealth.
HARRISBURG – A group of House members this week has unveiled a package of 12 bills to help more individuals afford and obtain housing in the Commonwealth.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) today announced she is hosting a Coffee and Conversation event on Thursday, March 21, at Pampeno’s in Ford City.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) today announced that 28 fire and emergency medical services companies serving the 60th Legislative District were awarded almost $430,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services grants.
HARRISBURG – In response to recent cases of sexual harassment at the Capitol, five female members of the House Republican Caucus today unveiled a legislative package to make significant reforms to protect taxpayers and victims.
WHAT: Several female members of the House Republican Caucus will unveil a five-bill package to make changes to state government to address recent sexual harassment incidents.
