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Health Analyst: ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ could lead to ‘tremendous loss’ of jobs, higher drug costs for Ambler seniors

By West Montgomery Times | Jul 18, 2024

Sally Pipes, president of the Pacific Research Institute (PRI), said the price controls put on drugs, specifically the small molecule drugs, under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could lead to seniors being unable to afford or access medications they need, as well as lead to the loss of industry jobs across the state.

West Montgomery Times area weekly mass times

By West Montgomery Times | Jul 13, 2024

The following parishes in the West Montgomery Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Rep. Donna Scheuren criticizes Democrats over anti-squatter legislation

By West Montgomery Times | Jul 12, 2024

Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) criticized House Democrats for tabling her amendments to Senate Bill 1236 earlier this week, which would have created anti-squatter legislation.

Bill supporting education for National Guard children's passes final legislative hurdle

By West Montgomery Times | Jul 11, 2024

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) aimed at reducing educational challenges for children of National Guard and Reserve members has received final legislative approval. The House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 209 today, following its unanimous approval by the Senate in June.

Pennsylvania Senate approves bill modernizing workers' compensation payments

By West Montgomery Times | Jul 11, 2024

The Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) aimed at modernizing the Workers’ Compensation system by transitioning more benefit payments from paper checks to direct deposit.

West Montgomery Times area weekly mass times

By West Montgomery Times | Jul 6, 2024

The following parishes in the West Montgomery Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Senator Pennycuick continues property tax/rent rebate assistance workshops in July

By West Montgomery Times | Jul 2, 2024

HARRISBURG – Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) will be holding more workshops in July to assist residents applying for the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and urges interested area seniors to make an appointment. The deadline has been extended to December 31, 2024.

West Montgomery Times area weekly mass times

By West Montgomery Times | Jun 29, 2024

The following parishes in the West Montgomery Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Pennsylvania Senate passes bill barring divestment from Israel

By West Montgomery Times | Jun 27, 2024

The Senate of Pennsylvania has approved legislation prohibiting the PA Treasury’s Office, the State Employees’ Retirement System, the Public School Employees’ Retirement System, and the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System from boycotting or divesting from Israel. The bill also seeks to prevent state tax dollars from funding higher education institutions that engage in such actions.

Pennycuick's bill providing free credit monitoring for breach victims nears enactment

By West Montgomery Times | Jun 25, 2024

Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to strengthen notification requirements for data breaches and provide affected citizens with free credit monitoring and a credit report is set to be signed into law.

West Montgomery Times area weekly mass times

By West Montgomery Times | Jun 22, 2024

The following parishes in the West Montgomery Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Senator advocates for enhanced support for veterans with PTSD

By West Montgomery Times | Jun 20, 2024

June is National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. As a U.S. Army combat veteran, Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick has seen first-hand the effects of PTSD on troops, veterans, and their families.

Pennycuick to host Scam Jam event in Harleysville on July 11

By West Montgomery Times | Jun 18, 2024

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), in collaboration with the Lower Salford Township Police Department, PA Banking and Securities, Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and AARP, will host a Scam Jam event on Thursday, July 11. The event will take place at Encore Experiences in Harleysville, located at 312 Alumni Avenue, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.

House Republicans hold third hearing on historic tax cuts

By West Montgomery Times | Jun 18, 2024

HARLEYSVILLE—On June 18, 2024, Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) and the House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the third hearing in a series to discuss House Bill 2388. This bill aims to return $3 billion to Pennsylvania residents by reducing the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate from 3.07% to 2.8% and eliminating the Gross Receipts Tax on electric bills. The hearing also addressed concerns regarding the Democrats’ Basic Education Funding Commission (BEFC) report.

West Montgomery Times area weekly mass times

By West Montgomery Times | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the West Montgomery Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Local fire departments secure state loans for new firetrucks

By West Montgomery Times | Jun 13, 2024

HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) announced that the Harleysville Community Fire Company in Lower Salford Township and the Upper Salford Volunteer Fire Company in Upper Salford Township have been awarded loans to purchase new firetrucks.

Pennsylvania honors Women Veterans Day with Capitol ceremony

By West Montgomery Times | Jun 12, 2024

HARRISBURG – Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), joined by fellow women veterans, hosted a Women Veterans Day ceremony at the state Capitol to inaugurate an exhibit celebrating Pennsylvania women who have served both the commonwealth and the nation.

From East Montgomery Times

Montgomery County had 12,379 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in 2020, analysis shows

By East Montgomery Times News Service | 6 months ago

Montgomery County had 12,379 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in the year 2020.

Senate approves bill expanding tuition waiver program for foster children

By West Montgomery Times | Jun 10, 2024

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to attract students and future workers to Pennsylvania was approved unanimously by the Senate today.

Pennsylvania Senate passes bill addressing AI-generated deepfake images

By West Montgomery Times | Jun 10, 2024

Harrisburg, June 10, 2024 – The Pennsylvania Senate has approved Senate Bill 1213, legislation sponsored by Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-5), and Senator Lisa Boscola (D-18), aimed at combating AI-generated deepfake images of minors and child pornography. The bill passed unanimously.