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As a responsible gun owner himself, PA state Rep. Jim Haddock wants to make sure that everyone who exercises their right to carry firearms is doing so legally and safely. Haddock hosted a concealed carry seminar with D.A. Brian Gallagher and Sheriff Mark McAndrew to inform people about their rights and duties as responsible gun owners. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski is alerting Pennsylvania residents to be vigilant amid a rise in Electronic Benefit Transfer card skimming incidents reported across Pennsylvania. Read more
“The discovery of a bald eagle’s nest alongside the potential site of Fort Hamilton underscores the need for responsible stewardship before we make irreversible changes to the landscape. We owe it to both history and future generations to proceed with extreme care,” Probst said. Read more
“By ensuring that policies are readily available for employees and supervisors to read, it is our hope that far fewer instances of discrimination and harassment will occur,” Madden said. Read more
The state House of Representatives adopted a bipartisan resolution Wednesday recognizing Oct. 13 as the 250th birthday of the U.S. Navy, according to prime sponsor Rep. Jim Haddock. Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 7 – The Pennsylvania House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee and House Education Committee held a joint hearing today on H.B. 1768, the Keystone Fresh Act, introduced by state Reps. Danilo Burgos and Jonathan Fritz. The bipartisan legislation would expand access to fresh, locally sourced foods in school meals while supporting Pennsylvania farmers and strengthening local economies. The complete hearing can be viewed here . "Schools across Pennsylvania serve more than 168 million lunches per year , providing critical nutrients to children across the state and making them one of the largest potential markets for agricultural producers in Pennsylvania,” said Burgos, D-Phila. “However, school board food service providers reportedly only spend 9% of their total food costs on local foods. Local food purchasing incentive legislation , like the Keystone Fresh Act, would establish a grant program incentivizing schools to purchase, promote and serve local foods in their meal programs.” The Keystone Fresh Act would provide funding for schools to buy more local foods, and resources for farmers to meet school market needs. Research shows that for every $1 spent on local food purchasing initiatives, $1.40 circulates back into local economies. With Pennsylvania’s diverse agriculture sector, this program would improve student nutrition, stimulate the farm economy, and strengthen connections among Read more
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Pa. state Rep. Tara Probst joined Rep. Maureen Madden’s Veterans Expo to help answer questions for local veterans and to spread the word on her legislation that would expand eligibility requirements so more disabled veterans can get property tax relief. Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel released the following statement regarding the shooting of conservative influencer, Charlie Kirk, today: Read more
"It is imperative that roadside assistance vehicles be provided the same opportunity to operate blue safety lights as they carry out their often hazardous duties in aiding stranded motorists along Pennsylvania roads and highways,” Freeman said. Read more
A utility terrain vehicle received by the Stroudsburg Volunteer Fire Department at the end of June has already been used to respond to one emergency incident. Read more
From 327 views in 7 years to 1,400+ in days – Hundreds sign petition after seeing scale of project Read more
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