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House Agriculture Committee Passes Farm Bill Reauthorization

May 16, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Before midnight on Wednesday evening the U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed a 5-year farm bill reauthorization, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) Act of 2013. U.S. more»

State Agencies, Senator Pat Vance to Celebrate Bike to Work Day with Spoke ‘n' Gear Expo

May 16, 2013

The departments of Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection and Transportation will host a Spoke ‘n’ Gear Expo on Friday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first floor ...

Governor Corbett Awards 18 Impact Fee Grants for Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion

May 16, 2013

Governor Tom Corbett today awarded more than $6.7 million in Act 13 funding to 18 companies and organizations making the switch to natural gas for their heavy-duty fleet vehicles.
“Act 13 was ...

DEP Recovers Missing Nuclear Gauge Lost by Company

May 16, 2013

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced today that it recovered in Maryland the missing nuclear gauge a Franklin County company lost in West Virginia on May 3. The device has ...

Congressman Marino questions Attorney General Holder at Judiciary Oversight Hearing

May 15, 2013

On May 15, 2013, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice.  Watch Tom's question-and-answer exchange with Attorney General Eric Holder.

Congressman Marino questions Attorney General Holder at Judiciary Oversight Hearing

May 15, 2013

On May 15, 2013, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice.  Watch Tom's question-and-answer exchange with Attorney General Eric Holder.

U.S. Service Academy Day

May 15, 2013

WHO: U.S. Representative Tom MarinoWHAT: U.S. Service Academy DayWHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 11:00 am to 1:00 pmWHERE: Williamsport Area High School, 2990 W. 4th Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 more»

U.S. Service Academy Day

May 15, 2013

WHO: U.S. Representative Tom MarinoWHAT: U.S. Service Academy DayWHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 11:00 am to 1:00 pmWHERE: Williamsport Area High School, 2990 W. 4th Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 more»

Animal Handling Field Day for Farmers Offered in Bradford County

May 15, 2013

Event Focuses on Helping Farmers Move & Handle Livestock Safely & Humanely more»

Mirabito ready to kickoff EMS Week 2013

1 week 3 days ago
State Rep. Rick Mirabito tours a Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Department's ambulance.

State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, is gearing up to educate the public about EMS Week — a national celebration to honor Emergency Medical Service workers — with a healthy communities event in South Williamsport. more»

May 14, 2013

May 15, 2013

SOUTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP - A Danville man was killed early Tuesday when his car veered off Route 11 and slammed into trees. The Press Enterprise reports, 34-year-old Jason Snyder, died in the 3 a.m. crash just east of the Interstate 80 interchange at Lime Ridge. The Columbia County Coroner’s office says Snyder died at the scene.
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Speaker Appoints House Members to the New Special Education Funding Commission

May 15, 2013

HARRISBURG – Act 3 of 2013 creates a commission to addresses current issues with the state’s distribution of special education funding, and Speaker of the House Sam Smith (R-Armstrong, Indiana and Jefferson counties) has appointed four House members to the new Special Education Funding Commission. more»

DEP Announces New Permit Application Tool Provides Second Update on Permit Review

May 15, 2013

The Department of Environmental Protection and permit applicants continue to improve performance, according to the second of four quarterly reports on revised permitting policies the agency released today.

Thompson Announces Upcoming Constituent Staff Hours for Huntingdon County

May 14, 2013

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) today announced that his district office staff will hold constituent office hours in Huntingdon, Pa., on Monday, May 20th, 2013. more»

Thompson Announces Upcoming Constituent Staff Hours for Huntingdon County

May 14, 2013

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) today announced that his district office staff will hold constituent office hours in Huntingdon, Pa., on Monday, May 20th, 2013. more»

The President's So-called Affordable Care is Unaffordable, Harming the Economy - It must be Repealed and Replaced

May 14, 2013

Americans are overwhelmingly opposed to the president’s health care law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which is driving up insurance costs, limiting access to care, and making it harder for individuals to keep the care they have and for small businesses to hire and expand. more»

The President's So-called Affordable Care is Unaffordable, Harming the Economy - It must be Repealed and Replaced

May 14, 2013

Americans are overwhelmingly opposed to the president’s health care law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which is driving up insurance costs, limiting access to care, and making it harder for individuals to keep the care they have and for small businesses to hire and expand. more»

LG&E, KU Warn Customers of Recent Bill-Payment Scam

May 14, 2013

Caller asks for payment over the phone

May 14, 2013

May 14, 2013

STATE COLLEGE - After temperatures fell below freezing in just a few spots across the East Monday morning, a more widespread frost and freeze was expected overnight into Tuesday morning. As high pressure settles into the East and winds turned calm last night, temperatures plummeted to near freezing in the Central Susquehanna Valley. more»

No Injuries in Four-Vehicle Crash on Route 220

1 week 4 days ago

No Injuries in Four-Vehicle Crash on Route 220 - Four motorists and two passengers did not sustain injuries following an accident over the weekend in Piatt Township. Trooper Zachary Martin said around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, Justyn A. more»

Gosnell Guilty as New State Law Protects Women and Children From Future Gosnells

May 14, 2013

A jury in Philadelphia today found Kermit Gosnell guilty of murder, ensuring he will never again victimize women and children, while a new state law aims to prevent anything similar from happening in the future, House Majority Leader, Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) said today.

DEP Seeks Missing Nuclear Gauge Lost Between Pennsylvania, West Virginia

May 14, 2013

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and West Virginia state officials are searching for a missing portable gauge containing sealed sources of ...

DEP Seeks Missing Nuclear Gauge Lost in West Virginia

May 14, 2013

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and West Virginia state officials are searching for a missing portable gauge containing sealed sources of ...

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

Hearing: The U.S. Contribution to the Fight Against Malaria

Witnesses (invited): more»

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

Hearing: The U.S. Contribution to the Fight Against Malaria

Witnesses (invited): more»

Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Foreign Affairs Full Committee

Hearing: Preventin a Nuclear Iran

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Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Foreign Affairs Full Committee

Hearing: Preventin a Nuclear Iran

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Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Mark-Up

May 13, 2013

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

Mark-Up: more»

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Mark-Up

May 13, 2013

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

Mark-Up: more»

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human RIghts, and International Organizations

Hearing: Recent Developments in the Investigation of the Murder of Human Rights Attorney Patrick Finucane

Witnesses: more»

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human RIghts, and International Organizations

Hearing: Recent Developments in the Investigation of the Murder of Human Rights Attorney Patrick Finucane

Witnesses: more»

Homeland Security Committee Mark-Up

May 13, 2013

Homeland Security Full Committee

Mark-Up: more»

Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet

Hearing: A Case Study for Consensus Building: The Copyright Principles Project

Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet

Hearing: A Case Study for Consensus Building: The Copyright Principles Project

Judiciary Committee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Judiciary Full Committee

Hearing: Oversight of the United States Department of Justice

Judiciary Committee Hearing

May 13, 2013

Judiciary Full Committee

Hearing: Oversight of the United States Department of Justice

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