Trout Stocking Schedules Available on Lucas’s Website By Rep. Greg Lucas (R-Erie/Crawford) Pennsylvania trout stocking schedules are now available online in preparation for opening day of trout season in April. I must admit, as an avid hunter and outdoorsman, I feel much more at home in the woods or near a stream than I do [...]
Bill to Make Updates to Senior Caregiver Program By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) Legislation is on its way to the governor that will allow non-family members who care for home-dependent senior citizens to be reimbursed for expenses. Currently, the Pennsylvania’s Family Caregiver Support Act offers benefits and services for eligible caregivers who care for functionally [...]
Attorney General’s Office Website is Useful Resource to Protect Oneself During Holiday Season By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) As we are now in the midst of this season of giving and as a member of the House Consumer Affairs Committee, I want to direct your attention to a handy website that can offer consumers important [...]
House Passes Bill to Close Loopholes in Megan’s Law By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) The House passed legislation last week to ensure that children are better protected in their communities by closing loopholes in the state’s Megan’s Law. Under Megan’s Law, all sex offenders must be registered with the state police, which then maintains a [...]
Click HERE to hear an audio report from Pennsylvania Representative John Evans regarding legislation to lift the Sunday hunting moratorium. The bill is still currently working it’s way through the legislature and this report is an update.
Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to Open Nov. 1, Says Evans HARRISBURG – Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) announced today that Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for cash grants Nov. 1. Crisis grants will also be available on that date. LIHEAP helps low-income people pay their heating bills [...]
Lacey’s Law Seeks to Improve Teen Driver Safety By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) In an effort to make our roads and highways safer for everyone who travels them, a new law was signed Oct. 25 to update Pennsylvania’s Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL) law for young drivers. As a former chairman of the House Transportation Committee’s [...]
Legislation Advances to Increase Grant Program for Fire, EMS Companies By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) Last week, legislation passed the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee that would expand a very successful grant program that has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to volunteer fire and ambulance companies serving the 5th District [...]
HARRISBURG – After more than a decade of serving the 5th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) today announced that he will not seek another term representing the people of Erie and Crawford counties. He will serve out the remainder of the current term, which will end on Nov. 30, [...]
House Endorses Proposal to Better Protect Young Athletes By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) In my 20-plus years as a sportscaster, I covered literally thousands of sporting events, and unfortunately during that time, my stories included injuries, from high school athletes to the professionals. Many of those injuries, we assumed, were simple bumps on the head. [...]
House Proposal Seeks to Criminalize False Caller IDs By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) Whenever an advance in technology occurs, there are undoubtedly some unscrupulous individuals wishing to exploit the technology for their own personal gain. Unfortunately, scammers are now falsifying caller identification information displayed on both cell phones and landlines to trick people into think [...]
State Agency Seeks Nominations for Historical Markers By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) The Edinboro and Erie County area boast a number of historical sites and people. In fact, Pennsylvania Historical Markers already designate Edinboro State Teachers College and Edinboro State College and honor such notable Erie County people as Ida Tarbell and Strong Vincent. A [...]
Food Drives Held for Hunger Action Month By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) NOTE: Locally, donations can be dropped off at the Edinboro Food Pantry’s hours on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pantry is located in the basement of the Edinboro Borough Building. As part of Hunger Action Month during September, I participated [...]
House Committee Examines Lyme Disease Education, Treatment Legislation By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) In late August, I participated in a public hearing of the House Human Services Committee to learn more about legislation that is designed to promote better treatment of and education about Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Although I am not a [...]
Website Available for Electric Consumers By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) Website Available for Electric Consumers Since caps on electricity have come off, more than 1.2 million electric consumers in Pennsylvania have shopped for the best rate for their electricity. However, according to experts who testified before the House Consumer Affairs Committee in August, even more [...]
Senior Expo with State Attorney General, Edinboro Manor, Senior Helpers to be Held in Edinboro By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) Together with the Office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General, we are hosting a Senior Expo on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Edinboro. The [...]
PA 529 College Savings Program Offers Free Online Enrollment Through Aug. 31 By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) One of the toughest financial decisions a parent makes is how to afford higher education. As a parent and as a member of the Tuition Account Program (TAP) Advisory Board, I understand these frustrations. To help parents, the [...]
Submitted by Amber Wellington, Public Relations, Goodell Gardens & Homestead While the summer season is winding down, here at Goodell Gardens, our Farmers Market is just starting to flourish! With more than 15 regularly-attending vendors, we have just about something for everyone. Stop by on Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. to meet our local agricultural providers. [...]
Calling All Pennsylvania History Buffs By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is in the process of developing a comprehensive preservation plan, as required by the National Park Service. As part of its strategy to promote the 2012-2017 Preservation Plan for Pennsylvania, PHMC is inviting Commonwealth residents to share their [...]
New Law Seeks to Further Protect Greyhounds By Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford) As an animal lover and dog owner, I understand how important it is for canines to be treated humanely, and that is why I am pleased that Pennsylvania does not allow greyhound racing in our Commonwealth. To further discourage this activity, the House [...]
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