Save the Date for Bentworth Town Hall Meeting
September 15, 2017
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| Save the Date for Bentworth Town Hall Meeting
I want to invite concerned citizens from the Bentworth School District and all other stakeholders to join me on Thursday, Sept. 21, for my next Town Hall Meeting. This informational meeting will be held at the Bentleyville Volunteer Fire Department, 900 Main Suite 100, Bentleyville, PA 15314, beginning at 6 p.m. Come on out and learn about what’s going on at the local level and throughout our state, ask questions and leave with answers! Interested individuals should register for this FREE event as soon as possible by calling my Bentleyville district office at (724) 669-2242. I hope to see everyone there on Sept. 21, so be sure to tell your friends and neighbors. |
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In a major step forward to close out the 2017-18 budget process, I joined with 102 of my House colleagues on Wednesday to advance a revenue package which contains no new or increased taxes or borrowing. The revenues to fund the $1.5 billion deficit from 2016-17, as well as the anticipated revenue needed for the current budget of approximately $600 million, would come from legislative reserves; transfers from special accounts with excess or dormant funding; other fund transfers; multi-year agency lapsed funds; gaming reform proceeds; liquor transfers; and the sale of a portion of the Tobacco Settlement money. The various transfers are not expected to negatively impact any current or future program or service to state residents. Best of all, this taxpayers-first revenue plan does not include any of the $571 million in broad-based tax increases on natural gas extraction, electricity, telephone bills and cable television that were narrowly advanced by the Senate in July and supported by the governor. The measure now goes to the Senate for concurrence. For more information, click here. |
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My latest Mon Valley Moment features a huge announcement pertaining to our ongoing Student Initiative, which is specially designed to get our young people actively involved and invested in their communities, so that they will want to stay and live in the 49th Legislative District for years to come. |
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| Concealed Carry/Hunting Safety Seminar Set for Sept. 28
My upcoming Concealed Carry/Hunting Safety Seminar will be held Thursday, Sept. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at the Monongahela Volunteer Fire Department. Our featured speakers will include Tom Fazi and Richard Joyce from the Pennsylvania Game Commission; and Kim Stolfer, Firearms Owners Against Crime. This free seminar will offer updates on state hunting and trespassing laws, and other potential legislation that could impact hunters and other firearm owners. We will also be covering the latest information on concealed carry requirements. There are a lot of misconceptions about Pennsylvania’s concealed carry laws, and the purpose of this event is to let you know the facts and have your questions answered. Whether you are considering applying for a permit or already have your permit, this will be a great opportunity to learn your rights, as well as understand your responsibility when interacting with local law enforcement or the Game Commission. Due to seating limitations, interested individuals should register for this event as soon as possible by calling my Bentleyville district office at (724) 669-2242. Be sure to tell your friends and neighbors! |
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Just a reminder about our upcoming satellite office hours for the month of September. My district office team will be available at the following dates, times and locations:
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