Benninghoff Postpones Final Town Hall Meeting in College Township

Mar. 16, 2020 /

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.

Benninghoff Announces Town Hall Meetings

Feb. 28, 2020 /

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.

Area Farmers Invited to Breakfast Meeting with State Officials

Feb. 14, 2020 /

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.

House Republican Leaders Call for Spending Slow Down

Feb. 04, 2020 /

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.

Hershey, Benninghoff Plan Hunting Seminar

Jan. 27, 2020 /

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.

Benninghoff to Host Free Veterans Recognition Breakfast

Nov. 06, 2019 /

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.

House Advances Bills to Support “Helpers and Heroes”

Oct. 29, 2019 /

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.

Legislators to Host Concealed Carry Seminar in Mifflin County

Sep. 27, 2019 /

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.

Benninghoff Announces Town Hall Meetings

Sep. 20, 2019 /

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.

Benninghoff Recognizes THON’s Impact on Pediatric Cancer

Apr. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives unanimously approved House Resolution 149, which Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) introduced to recognize THON student volunteers. The organization raised $10,621,683.76 this year to help fight pediatric cancer. THON 2019: Shape the Moment took place Feb. 15-17, 2019.

Benninghoff Bill Would Ensure Best Treatment Options for Stage IV Cancer Patients

Mar. 26, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), majority whip and chairman of the bipartisan Cancer Caucus, would require health insurance companies approve the prescribed treatment for patients with a Stage IV metastatic cancer diagnosis. The bill passed the House Health Committee today with bipartisan support.