HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) thanked the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) and the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office for its role in uncovering a major Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit trafficking operation where those allegedly involved are accused of stealing more than $775,500 in benefits.
HARRISBURG – State grants totaling more than $1.6 million were awarded to communities throughout Carbon County for key projects today. Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. David Argall (R-Carbon/Schuylkill/Luzerne) worked with local leaders to secure this funding.
WHAT: Area veterans and their families are invited to attend a Veteran’s Expo hosted by elected officials who represent the Carbon County region at both the state and federal levels.
WEISSPORT - State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is informing Carbon County residents of the modified hours for his district offices during the week of Thanksgiving.
WEISSPORT – Citing a rise in and the frequency and complexity of scams, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. David Argall (R-Carbon/Schuylkill/Luzerne) are hosting two scam seminars on Thursday, Nov. 20.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) has announced Pennsylvania will resume paying Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, and according to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), benefits should be received by the end of the week.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued this statement following his approval of the 2025-20 Pennsylvania state budget, ending a more than 130-day delay.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today expressed concern over recent communications from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) regarding November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments, urging the department to focus on clear, factual information rather than partisan messaging.
WHAT: Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is hosting his annual Family Resources and Addiction Prevention Expo to give families a better understanding of the local resources available to prevent addiction and support recovery.
by State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon)
WEISSPORT - State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is reminding residents that his district offices will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 3, due to his annual Senior Expo. The expo takes place at the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company (2440 Fairland Road, Lehighton) 10 a.m. – 1 p,m.
WHAT: Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne) are co-hosting their annual Senior Citizens Expo to give residents access to many businesses and services available to them.
WEISSPORT – As part of their ongoing commitment to protecting seniors from fraud, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are hosting two scam seminars on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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.
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