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DEP Invites Teachers and Students to Join or Watch Peregrine Falcon Banding Event on May 17

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2 years 5 weeks ago

HARRISBURG -- The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pennsylvania Game Commission will conduct the annual peregrine falcon banding event from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17 in the auditorium of the Rachel Carson State Office Building in Harrisburg.
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Mirabito honors Jerry Walls in annual Governor's Award ceremony

By Barb Fellencer
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2 years 5 weeks ago

HARRISBURG, April 15 – State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, today honored Jerry Walls of Loyalsock at the 15th annual Governor's Award for Local Government Excellence ceremony at the Farm Show Complex.
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DEP Fines Rose City HMA for Defective Mammography Equipment

By john repetz
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2 years 5 weeks ago

Facility will Improve Quality Control to Ensure Reliable Test Results more»

House Passes Ryan's Budget Resolution

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 15, 2011

WASHINGTON – This is Rep. Tom Marino’s statement on today’s passage of Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Resolution known as the “Path to Prosperity.” The budget framework was proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc. The House passed the measure by a 235-193 vote. more»

Citizens Deserve Welfare Reform

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December 31, 1969

Rep. Garth Everett lends his support to House Republican welfare reform measures.

Mirabito honors Jerry Walls in annual Governor's Award ceremony

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December 31, 1969

News releases and media advisories from Rep. Mirabito.

Coldwater Heritage Partnership Announces 2011 Grant Awards

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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2 years 5 weeks ago

Harrisburg – The Coldwater Heritage Partnership has awarded more than $60,000 in grants to local organizations to protect and conserve Pennsylvania’s coldwater stream habitats.  The Coldwater Heritage Partnership is a cooperative initiative between Pennsylvania Trout Unlimited, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and th more»

Smith Signs Legislation Repealing Sprinkler Mandate

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April 14, 2011

Following final approval in the House of Representatives, House Speaker Sam Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana/Armstrong) last evening signed legislation repealing the mandate for sprinkler systems to be installed in all new residential homes.

House Passes FY2011 Spending Plan

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 14, 2011

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, voted on Thursday to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year while defunding health care reform and Planned Parenthood.Marino voted in favor of H.R. 1473, a measure that cuts more than $38 billion in federal spending while funding the government through the end of September. more»

Everett Sprinkler Bill with Senate Amendment Approved by House

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December 31, 1969

Legislation contained in House Bill 377 that repeals a government mandate to have automatic sprinkler systems installed in newly constructed homes after Jan. 1, 2011, was modified and passed in the Senate 33 to 17,  and subsequently received House approval today, said the prime sponsor, Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming).

U.S. Rep. Tom Marino to Host Three Open Houses

By renita fennick
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2 years 5 weeks ago

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Tom Marino’s three constituent service centers in the 10th Congressional District are operating on a full-time basis, it was announced by District Director David Weber.

Office hours at the three sites – in Sunbury, Tunkhannock and Williamsport – are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  more»

Rep. Tom Marino votes for a measure that cuts nearly $40 billion in federal spending

By renita fennick
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2 years 5 weeks ago

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, voted on Thursday in favor of H.R. 1473, a measure that cuts nearly $40 billion in federal spending while funding the government through the end of September. The House approved the measure by a 260-167 vote. more»

Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, voted on defunding health care reform and Planned Parenthood

By renita fennick
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2 years 5 weeks ago

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, voted on Thursday to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year while defunding health care reform and Planned Parenthood.

Marino voted in favor of H.R. 1473, a measure that cuts more than $38 billion in federal spending while funding the government through the end of September. The House approved the measure by a 260-167 vote. more»

Bill Would Repeal Sprinkler Mandate, Lower Costs

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December 31, 1969

Rep. Garth Everett talks about his bill to repeal the sprinkler mandate in Pennsylvania.

Centers Open Daily in Tunkhannock, Sunbury, Williamsport

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 14, 2011

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Tom Marino’s three constituent service centers in the 10th Congressional District are operating on a full-time basis, it was announced by District Director David Weber.

Office hours at the three sites – in Sunbury, Tunkhannock and Williamsport – are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. more»

HR 1217 Dubbed ObamaCare Slush Fund

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 13, 2011

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, voted Wednesday to defund a portion of ObamaCare that authorized a Cabinet Secretary to spend more than $17 billion in taxpayer funds without any oversight. The House passed the bill, H.R. 1217, by a 236-183 vote.
The spending allowance, referred to as the Health Care Slush Fund, was part of the massive health care legislation that passed last year. more»

Marino Response to Obama's Speech

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April 13, 2011

REP. MARINO’S  RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT’S SPEECH

WASHINGTON -- The President was right about one thing: We are at a crossroads and the decisions we make today will define the type of America we will become down the road. more»

PennDOT to Offer Motorcycle Safety Seminars at Sturgis Road Show

By Craig Yetter
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2 years 5 weeks ago

Harrisburg - Motorcyclists attending the Sturgis Road Show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg this weekend are invited to enhance their safety skills at two seminars offered by the Department of Transportation. more»

Legislative Breakfast - Wyoming County

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 13, 2011

WHAT: Legislative Breakfast

WHO: Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce

WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 8-9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Shadowbrook Inn & Resort, Route 6, Tunkhannock

INFO: 570-836-7755

Keynote Speaker - Wayne County

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 13, 2011

WHO: Congressman Tom Marino, Keynote Speaker

WHAT: Wayne Economic Development Corp. Annual Meeting & Dinner

WHEN: Wednesday, April 20, 6 p.m. Social Hour; 7 p.m. Brief Business Meeting, Buffet Dinner, Report and Keynote Speech

WHERE: Bryn Mawr Conference Center, Honesdale more»

Sunbury Open House

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 13, 2011

WHAT: Open House

WHEN: Thursday, April 28, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Sunbury Constituent Service Center, 106 Arch St., Sunbury

INFO: 570-988-7801

Williamsport Open House

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 13, 2011

WHAT: Open House

WHERE: Williamsport Constituent Service Center, 1020 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 1A

WHEN: Monday, April 25, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

INFO: 570-322-3961

Tunkhannock Open House

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 13, 2011

WHAT: Open House

WHERE: Tunkhannock Constituent Service Center, 181 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock

WHEN: Friday, May 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

INFO: 570-836-8020

Fish and Boat Commission Announces Hotline to Report Suspected Pollution Incidents

By eric levis
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2 years 5 weeks ago

Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) today introduced a new toll-free hotline for the public to report suspected pollution incidents or fish kills.
 
The number – 1-855-FISH-KIL (1-855-347-4545) – provides the public with a way to quickly alert PFBC staff to suspected environmental incidents, according to Board President William Worobec.
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PennDOT Suspends Road Use Permits for Chesapeake Appalachia on Several Roads in Bradford and Sullivan Counties

By RICK MASON
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2 years 5 weeks ago

Montoursville - Road use permits issued to Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC for their moving of drilling trucks and other equipment over State Routes 1022, 1057 and 4012 in Bradford County and SR 4016 in Sullivan County have been suspended, the Department of Transportation said today. more»

U.S. Reps. Tom Marino and Lou Barletta to host a U.S. Service Academy Day

By renita fenwick
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2 years 6 weeks ago

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Reps. Tom Marino and Lou Barletta will host a U.S. Service Academy Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 7 at Wyoming Valley West High School, 150 Wadham St., Plymouth.

The event is designed to provide information about the opportunities offered by the U.S. Service Academies. more»

Senate Approves Yaw Bridge Naming Bill

By Nick Troutman
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2 years 6 weeks ago

HARRISBURG – Legislation to officially rename the Market Street Bridge in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, has been unanimously approved by the full Senate today, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). more»

Academy Day Set for May 7 at WVW High School

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 11, 2011

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Reps. Tom Marino and Lou Barletta will host a U.S. Service Academy Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 7 at Wyoming Valley West High School, 150 Wadham St., Plymouth.

The event is designed to provide information about the opportunities offered by the U.S. Service Academies. more»

Marino Votes For Budget Agreement

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 11, 2011

WASHINGTON -- U. S. Rep. Marino said Saturday’s early-morning House vote to approve a budget agreement gives military families peace of mind and paves the way for the new Congress to focus on setting its own agenda. more»

Opening Day/Dingmans Ferry Little League

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 9, 2011

WHAT: Opening Day

WHERE: Dingmans Ferry Little League, 310 Silver Lake Road, Dingmans Ferry

WHEN: April 16, 8:30 a.m.

NOTE: Congressman Marino will speak to the youngsters and throw out the first pitch. Parade, speeches.

Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 9, 2011

WHAT: Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies  "The DHS Cybersecurity Mission: Promoting Innovation and Securing Critical Infrastructure"WHEN: April 15, 10 a.m.-noon

WHERE: 311 Cannon House Office Building

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 9, 2011

WHAT: Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia hearing re: Budget OVersight: Examining the President's 2012 Budget Request for Europe and Eurasia

WHEN: April 14, 2:30-4 p.m. more»

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 9, 2011

WHAT: Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia Hearing: Shifting Sands: Political Transitions in the Middle East Part I

WHEN: April 13, 2:30-4 p.m.

WHERE: 2172 Rayburn House Office Building more»

Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 9, 2011

WHAT:  “Taking Measure of Countermeasures (Part 1):  A review of government and industry efforts to protect the homeland through accelerated research, development, and acquisition of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear medical countermeasures.”   more»

Tunkhannock Townhall, Open House Postponed

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 8, 2011

TUNKHANNOCK –     U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, has postponed Monday’s open house and townhall meeting because of the continuing federal budget dispute and a potential government shutdown.

Marino had scheduled an open house at the Tunkhannock Constituent Service Center, West Tioga Street, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 11. more»

Pennsylvania Puts Additional Drug Recognition Experts on the Road

By Lt. Myra A. Taylor
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2 years 6 weeks ago

Harrisburg – In Pennsylvania’s latest effort to bolster highway safety, 11 state troopers and five municipal police officers have been certified by the International Association of Chiefs of Police as drug recognition experts, or DREs, Pennsylvania State Police acting Commissioner Frank Noonan announced yesterday. more»

Marino Votes To Pay Military Personnel

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 7, 2011

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 7, 2011 REP. MARINO’S STATEMENT ON BUDGET SITUATION My sincere hope is that the Senate and the President will not force a government shutdown and will act on the spending measure, H.R. 1, which the House passed 47 days ago or H.R. 1363, the Department of Defense and Further Continuing Appropriations Act. I voted for H.R. more»

DEP Encourages Public to Join Great American Cleanup of PA

By john repetz
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2 years 6 weeks ago

Cleanup Supplies Available to Participating Organizations

HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging all Pennsylvanians to join in a statewide effort to clean up communities and the environment. more»

Welfare Reform About Long-Term Solutions

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December 31, 1969

Rep. Garth Everett discusses the House Republican WelFAIR package, a series of welfare reform proposals.

Everett Introduces Drug Testing Legislation as a Part of Reforming Welfare in Pennsylvania

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December 31, 1969

House Bill 1297, which would establish a drug testing program for public assistance recipients who have been convicted of a drug-related felony, has been introduced by Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming). It is part of an overall House Republican welfare reform effort named WelFAIR.

U.S. Service Academy Day

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 6, 2011

WHAT: U.S. Service Academy Day

WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

WHRE: Wyoming Valley West High School, 150 Wadham St., Plymouth more»

Visitors Bureau Travel & Tourism Grants Announced at Reception on April 7; Over $100,000 to be Granted

By jason fink
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2 years 6 weeks ago

The Lycoming County Visitors Bureau will be recognizing the recipients of the 2011 Lycoming County Travel and Tourism Grants at a reception on Thursday, April 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Capitol Lounge at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport.  more»

State Police Issue 790 Citations to Trucks Carrying Hazardous Materials

By Lt. Myra A. Taylor
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2 years 6 weeks ago

One-Day Enforcement Effort Aimed at Making Pennsylvania Highways Safer

Harrisburg – Pennsylvania State Police inspected nearly 1,600 commercial vehicles transporting hazardous materials and issued 790 citations during a one-day enforcement effort last week, Acting Commissioner Frank Noonan announced today. more»

Marino To Serve on Kidney Caucus

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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April 6, 2011

For Immediate ReleaseApril 6, 2011

Congressional Kidney Caucus Welcomes New Bipartisan Leadership more»

Committees Hold Joint Meeting on Land Banks

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2 years 6 weeks ago

Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), Representative Chris Ross (R-158) Lead Joint Urban Affairs Committee Discussion
 
HARRISBURG – A joint informational meeting of the Senate Urban Affairs / House Urban Affairs Committees was held today in Harrisburg to discuss land reform measures and land banking, according to Senate Committee Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23).
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State Police Remind Motor Carriers to Obtain, Display Federal Number

By Lt. Myra A. Taylor
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2 years 6 weeks ago

Many Pennsylvania Carriers Haven’t Complied with 2010 Rule

Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania State Police reminds all motor carriers operating in the state that they are required to obtain and a display a U.S. Department of Transportation number on their vehicles. more»

DEP Issues Corrected Well Drilling Permits to Lake Erie Energy Partners

By freda tarbell
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2 years 6 weeks ago

MEADVILLE -- The Department of Environmental Protection has issued two corrected natural gas well-drilling permits to Lake Erie Energy Partners LLC after the company provided complete information to remedy the original application defects.
The corrected permits are for the Dohler 1 and Dohler 3 non-Marcellus wells in North East Township, Erie County. more»

Waters: PLBC to hold hearings on improving education for Pennsylvania’s students

By josh parsons
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2 years 7 weeks ago

HARRISBURG, April 4 – Chairman Ron Waters has announced the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus will hold four statewide hearings on providing better educational opportunities for Pennsylvania’s students.
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PennDOT, Partners Kick off National Work Zone Awareness Week

By RICK MASON
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2 years 7 weeks ago

PennDOT Workers Memorial Serves as Reminder of Deadly Decisions

Montoursville - PennDOT, along with other highway and law enforcement officials, gathered along Routes 11/15 near Selinsgrove today to kick of National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs from April 4 through April 8. more»

DEP Orders Catalyst Energy to Stop Operations at Gas Wells in Forest County Village

By freda tarbell
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2 years 7 weeks ago

Non-Marcellus Wells Suspect in Water Supply Contamination more»

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