An article published in the Times News on June 19, 2025, entitled “Panther OKs budget with slight increase,” quotes outgoing business manager Jesse Walck as saying, “the tax increase was needed to offset Homestead Act exemptions and keep district revenues level.”
WEISSPORT – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is reminding residents that his district offices will be closed Friday, May 23, through Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 27, at 9 a.m.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) this week voted against House Bill 1396, a sweeping election bill passed by House Democrats on a party-line vote that he says undermines election integrity and imposes significant costs on counties while doing little to build voter confidence.
HARRISBURG – The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), today advanced legislation that would require a study on the feasibility of implementing chip-enabled electronic benefit cards (EBT) for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
WHAT: Senior citizens from Carbon County will learn how to avoid the latest scams.
HARRISBURG – This week, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives narrowly approved legislation to legalize recreational marijuana by a vote of 102-101, strictly along party lines. State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) cast a "no" vote on the measure, citing both procedural and public health concerns.
WEISSPORT – As part of their ongoing commitment to protecting seniors from fraud, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are inviting area residents to a free scam seminar on Thursday, May 15. The event will be held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, starting at 5:30 p.m.
WHAT: Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is hosting a Concealed Carry and Castle Doctrine Seminar for residents to learn more about gun safety and the Second Amendment.
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is inviting residents of the 122nd Legislative District to his Concealed Carry and Castle Doctrine Seminar.
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. David Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne) are hosting their 11th annual Sportsmen’s and Outdoor Expo on Saturday, March 22.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is raising concerns over materials recently distributed to homeless shelter operators in his legislative district by contractors for the Eastern Pennsylvania Continuum of Care (Eastern CoC). The materials, which include guidance from the National Homelessness Law Center, misrepresent the role of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and could potentially jeopardize public safety.
WHAT: Senior citizens who reside in the Lehighton Elderly Apartments and Palmer House will learn how to avoid the latest scams.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) attended a joint session of the General Assembly at which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Heffley issued the following statement in response to the governor’s plan:
WEISSPORT - Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is informing local residents about recent information from the Pennsylvania Game Commission regarding the bear attack that occurred in Jim Thorpe. The bear involved in the incident has tested positive for rabies, which explains the animal's unusual and aggressive behavior.
HARRISBURG – The Borough of Jim Thorpe secured a low-interest loan of more than $4.2 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to replace outdated water mains today, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne). This funding will be used to construct a new, 5,800-foot-long water main under Center Avenue, replacing two existing mains that are more than 100 years old.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) took the oath of office today to begin a new term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced he has been selected to serve as Republican chairman of the House Human Services Committee for the 2024-25 Legislative Session. This is the second consecutive session he has held this position.
WEISSPORT – In their continuing effort to educate older residents about financial fraud, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are co-hosting a scam seminar on Thursday, Dec. 5, in Lehighton. The free event is open to the public and will take place at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1349 Green St., beginning at 10 a.m.
Our founding fathers were very clear in their design of our government – a truly revolutionary notion at the time – that there should be a definitive system of checks and balances. This was their way to guarantee the three branches of government remained equal and the best interests of the citizens were kept at the forefront. Unfortunately, the Biden administration is using its rulemaking and regulatory authority to broaden the reach and power of the executive branch via a rule recently finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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