Sep. 22, 2020 /
![Public Hearing to Discuss Francis E. Walter Dam Reevaluation Study Postponed]()
HARRISBURG – A public hearing conducted by the House Majority Policy Committee that had been scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Sept. 23, in Carbon County has been postponed, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) announced today. The hearing was to focus on issues related to the ongoing reevaluation study of the Francis E. Walter Dam and Reservoir by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Sep. 17, 2020 /
![Heffley Reacts to PA Supreme Court Ruling on Election-Related Lawsuit]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Supreme Court today sided with the Wolf administration and the Pennsylvania Democratic Party in allowing for ballots to be counted that are received up to three days after the election day deadline as long as they are postmarked on Nov. 3. The court’s decision also allows for the use of secure drop boxes for ballots.
Jul. 29, 2020 /
![Deadline Approaching to Apply for COVID-19 Fire and EMS Grants, Says Heffley]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today reminded fire, rescue and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in Carbon County that the deadline to apply for a one-time state grant to assist with extra expenses resulting from the COVID-19 health crisis is Friday, Aug. 7, at 4 p.m.
Jul. 21, 2020 /
![Heffley Calls on DCNR to Address COVID-19 Safety Concerns at Beltzville State Park]()
HARRISBURG – CitingCOVID-19 concerns related to the recent actions of out-of-state visitors to Beltzville State Park in Carbon County, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today called on Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Dunn to impose certain restrictions on non-Pennsylvania residents using the park’s facilities.
Jun. 29, 2020 /
![Heffley Announces Changes in Office Hours for July 4th Holiday]()
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced several changes to his district office hours in observance of the upcoming July 4th holiday.
Jun. 11, 2020 /
![Heffley Issues Statement on Resolution Controversy]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today issued the following statement regarding the disagreement between the General Assembly and Gov. Tom Wolf over the legality of House Resolution 836. The measure, which would terminate the governor’s COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration, was passed by the House and Senate in a bipartisan vote on Tuesday.
May. 29, 2020 /
![Nearly $5.8 Million in Federal CARES Act Funding Heading to Carbon County, Says Heffley]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 1108 on Thursday, which sets the guidelines for the distribution of $2.6 billion in federal funds for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
May. 28, 2020 /
![Carbon County Fire and EMS Companies to Receive Special COVID-19 Grants, Says Heffley]()
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the additional challenges facing the Pennsylvania fire and emergency medical services resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the state House of Representatives today approved $50 million in additional grant funding for the organizations, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon).
May. 21, 2020 / Weekly Roundup
![House Keeps Working to Reopen PA]()
May. 21, 2020 /
![Heffley’s District Offices in Weissport and Albrightsville to Reopen Next Week with Some Restrictions]()
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced that his district offices in Weissport and Albrightsville will reopen to residents with some restrictions starting Tuesday, May 26, at 9 a.m.
May. 15, 2020 /
![Carbon County Moving to ‘Yellow’ Phase, But Residents Must Remain Vigilant, Say Heffley, Yudichak, Knowles]()
WEISSPORT – Although they believe the decision should have come last week, Reps. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and Sen. John Yudichak (I-14) are nonetheless pleased by today’s announcement from Gov. Tom Wolf that Carbon County will transition to the “yellow” phase of his reopening plan for Pennsylvania on Friday, May 22.
May. 15, 2020 /
![Carbon County to Turn “Yellow” Next Friday]()
May. 08, 2020 /
![Heffley Calls on Wolf to Move Carbon County from Red to Yellow]()
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today voiced his concern and disappointment after learning Carbon County was not among the next group of counties that would move into the “yellow phase” of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan on May 15. The 13 counties listed in the governor’s announcement are all located in southwestern Pennsylvania.
May. 07, 2020 / Weekly Roundup
![Moving PA Toward Reopening Safely]()
Apr. 30, 2020 / Weekly Roundup
![We Hear You: House Actions Help Guide State Toward Safe Reopening]()
Apr. 23, 2020 / Weekly Roundup
![Fighting for the People of PA]()
Apr. 22, 2020 /
![Heffley Cancels Sportsmen’s and Outdoor Expo]()
WEISSPORT – Due to the ongoing health crisis, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced that his annual Sportsmen’s and Outdoor Expo has been canceled.
Apr. 17, 2020 / Weekly Roundup
![Working to Protect Public Health and Family-Sustaining Jobs]()
Apr. 10, 2020 / Weekly Roundup
![Coronavirus Update: Planning a Path Forward]()
Apr. 07, 2020 /
![Heffley Requests Additional COVID-19 Case Data from Secretary of Health]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to better safeguard the health of Carbon County residents and first responders during the current COVID-19 emergency, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is requesting a more detailed reporting of case numbers from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Heffley made his official request in a letter sent Monday to Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine.