Apr. 03, 2020 /
![Benninghoff to Host Scam and Identity Theft Seminar for Seniors]()
BELLEFONTE – State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) is hosting an informal seminar on how to protect yourself or your loved one against scams aimed at harming senior citizens.
Apr. 02, 2020 /
![Benninghoff Encourages Residents, Businesses to Proudly Display American Flag During Statewide Stay-at-Home Order]()
BELLEFONTE – State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) issued a call to action on his legislative Facebook page today, encouraging residents of the 171st Legislative District, and beyond, to be #Americastrong and #Americaproud by proudly displaying their American flag during the Commonwealth’s statewide stay-at-home order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Mar. 18, 2020 /
![Benninghoff Temporarily Suspends Walk-In Service at District Offices in Response to COVID-19 Recommendations]()
BELLEFONTE – In response to state and federal government orders to limit person-to-person interaction as much as possible, and to do his part to help quickly contain and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) has temporarily suspended “walk-in” service at his district office locations.
Mar. 16, 2020 /
![Benninghoff Postpones Final Town Hall Meeting in College Township]()
BELLEFONTE – In response to the Wolf administration’s request to limit public gatherings to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 throughout the Commonwealth, Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin ) today announced he will postpone his remaining town hall meeting originally planned for Thursday, March 26, in College Township.
Feb. 28, 2020 /
![Benninghoff Announces Town Hall Meetings]()
BELLEFONTE – In an effort to bring state government directly to the people he represents, Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) is again hosting a series of town hall meetings.
Feb. 26, 2020 /
![Benninghoff Announces $615,000 in Safety and Security Grants for Local Schools]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) today announced that $615,000 in School Safety and Security Grants have been awarded to school districts in the 171st Legislative District.
Feb. 14, 2020 /
![Area Farmers Invited to Breakfast Meeting with State Officials]()
BELLEFONTE – Area farmers and those with agriculture-related businesses are invited to a free Farmers Breakfast on Thursday, March 19, with Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) and Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding.
Feb. 05, 2020 /
![Benninghoff Bill to Ensure Best Treatment Options for Stage IV Cancer Patients Gains Support in House and Senate, Expected to Become Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) that would require health insurance companies to approve prescribed treatments for patients with a Stage IV metastatic cancer, passed the state House today and is expected to be signed into law by the governor.
Feb. 04, 2020 /
![House Republican Leaders Call for Spending Slow Down]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican leaders reacted to the governor’s call to increase state spending by $2 billion for fiscal year 2020-21. The governor presented his $36 billion spending proposal today in front of a joint session of the General Assembly.
Jan. 27, 2020 /
![Hershey, Benninghoff Plan Hunting Seminar]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) and Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) will host a seminar about Chronic Wasting Disease and other issues affecting hunters.
Jan. 17, 2020 /
![Benninghoff Announces $189,925 in Local Fire, Ambulance Grant Awards]()
HARRISBURG – Fire and emergency response organizations serving the 171st Legislative District have been awarded $189,925 in state grant funding, Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) announced today.
Nov. 06, 2019 /
![Benninghoff to Host Free Veterans Recognition Breakfast]()
WHAT: Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) is hosting a veterans recognition breakfast to show appreciation for those who bravely and selflessly defended our nation’s freedoms. The event is free to attend for veterans and active duty military from all branches and eras of military service and their spouses. RSVPs are required.
Oct. 29, 2019 /
![House Advances Bills to Support “Helpers and Heroes”]()
HARRISBURG – The state House of Representatives sent more than a dozen bills to the state Senate this month to address a growing statewide crisis in attracting and retaining volunteer firefighters and EMTs. The package of bills, which garnered bipartisan support, is intended to aid in recruiting and retaining volunteer first responders, and also to show respect and appreciation to current volunteers who put their lives on the line for their friends and neighbors.
Oct. 22, 2019 /
![REMINDER: Benninghoff Invites Veterans to Recognition Breakfast]()
BELLEFONTE – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) is inviting veterans in the 171st Legislative District to a Veterans Recognition Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 8.
Oct. 16, 2019 /
![Legislators to Hold Concealed Carry Seminar]()
WHAT: Area lawmakers will host a Concealed Carry Seminar with an update of federal and state laws related to the Second Amendment.
Oct. 02, 2019 /
![Benninghoff Invites Veterans to Recognition Breakfast]()
BELLEFONTE – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) is inviting veterans in the 171st Legislative District to a Veterans Recognition Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 8.
Sep. 27, 2019 /
![Legislators to Host Concealed Carry Seminar in Mifflin County]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) and John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) will host a seminar to help residents understand their Second Amendment rights and Pennsylvania’s firearms laws.
Sep. 20, 2019 /
![Benninghoff Announces Town Hall Meetings]()
BELLEFONTE – In an effort to bring state government directly to the people and ensure lines of communication remain open, Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) is again hosting a series of town hall meetings over the next several weeks.
Jun. 24, 2019 /
![Benninghoff Bill to Ensure Best Treatment Options for Stage IV Cancer Patients Passes House of Representatives]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Chairman of the Bipartisan House Cancer Caucus, that would require health insurance companies to approve prescribed treatments for patients with a Stage IV metastatic cancer, passed the House of Representatives today.
Jun. 20, 2019 /
![Benninghoff Resolution Urging Congress to End ‘Spoofing’ Passes PA House Unanimously]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Resolution 250, sponsored by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), urging the Congress of the United States to take immediate action to end spoofing.