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.

House Republican Leaders React to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican leaders reacted to the governor’s call to increase state spending by nearly $1 billion for fiscal year 2019-20. The governor presented his $34 billion spending proposal today in front of a joint session of the General Assembly.

Benninghoff Takes the Oath of Office

Jan. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), together with 201 state legislators from across Pennsylvania, was sworn into office today, marking the beginning of the 203rd Legislative Session of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania.

REMINDER: Benninghoff to Host Outdoor and Conservation Expo

Sep. 28, 2018 /

BELLEFONTE –Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) is reminding residents that he will host an Outdoor and Conservation Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 6-8 p.m. at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in Pleasant Gap.

Benninghoff to Host Outdoor and Conservation Expo

Sep. 12, 2018 /

BELLEFONTE –Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) will host an Outdoor and Conservation Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 6-8 p.m. at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in Pleasant Gap

Benninghoff to Host Town Hall Meetings

Mar. 15, 2018 /

BELLEFONTE – In an effort to bring state government to the people he represents 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 to Host Town Hall Meetings

Apr. 27, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Working to ensure open lines of communication with the people he represents, Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) is hosting a series of town hall meetings over the next several weeks.