Sep. 13, 2019 /
![Toohil, Heffley to Seek Committee Meeting on Pending White Haven Center Closure]()
HAZLETON – After attending Thursday’s public hearing regarding White Haven Center (WHC) conducted by the Department of Human Services (DHS), Reps. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) and Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) announced they are working with the chairman of the House Human Services Committee, Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), to hold an urgent meeting regarding the pending closure of the facility for the physically and mentally challenged.
Aug. 14, 2019 /
![Heffley, Yudichak to Co-Host Senior Expo Sept. 5]()
LEHIGHTON – In their continuing effort to improve the quality of life for older residents in the region, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon) are once again co-hosting a Senior Citizens Expo on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Lehighton.
Aug. 01, 2019 /
![St. Luke’s University Health Network Awarded $750,000 for Hospital Project in Carbon County, Announce Heffley, Yudichak]()
HARRISBURG – St. Luke’s University Health Network today was awarded a $750,000 state grant that will go toward construction of its new hospital in Franklin Township, Carbon County, announced Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon). The two legislators, working together, played a key role in securing the funding through Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).
Jul. 29, 2019 /
![Heffley’s Bill would Give Affected Carbon County Residents a Say in Wind Power Project]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to provide residents with a voice in a wind turbine project in Carbon County, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) has introduced legislation that would require the developer to get voter approval first through a ballot referendum.
Jul. 23, 2019 /
![Heffley, Polinchock Named to Drug Recovery Study Task Force]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks) have been appointed by House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to serve as members of a legislative task force that will conduct a study on “warm handoff to treatment” for individuals in Pennsylvania struggling with drug addiction.
Jul. 09, 2019 /
![Heffley Questions Wolf Veto of Voting Machine Funding Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today questioned last week’s decision by Gov. Tom Wolf to reject Senate Bill 48, legislation to help county governments with the purchase of new, mandated voting machine systems. The governor said he vetoed the measure over its other provisions, among them the elimination of straight-party voting.
Jul. 02, 2019 /
![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.
Jun. 26, 2019 /
![Heffley to Host Open House at New District Office]()
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) cordially invites residents of the 122nd Legislative District to join him on Tuesday, July 2, for an open house at his new district office in Weissport, located at 204B Bridge St. This special event will be held from 4-6 p.m.
Jun. 25, 2019 /
![Heffley Votes ‘Yes’ on Budget Bill with Record Education Spending and No New Taxes]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) joined a bipartisan majority of his House colleagues in passing the 2019-20 state budget today. House Bill 790 keeps spending growth in line with the rate of inflation without raising taxes or fees on Pennsylvania’s workers or seniors.
Jun. 14, 2019 /
![Heffley’s Drug Treatment Bed Registry Bill Advances to Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to create a statewide drug treatment bed registry, sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), was passed unanimously by the House this week. House Bill 596 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Jun. 12, 2019 /
![Heffley’s Blight Bill Advances after Committee Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would assist municipalities in identifying the owners of blighted properties, sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), was approved by the House Urban Affairs Committee this week.
Jun. 07, 2019 /
![Heffley Reacts to PennDOT Audit, Says It Found Nothing New]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued the following statement regarding a recent audit conducted by the office of Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). DePasquale noted that transfers from the Motor License Fund to the state police have totaled more than $4.25 billion since the 2012-13 fiscal year.
May. 23, 2019 /
![Heffley Offers Internships to Local College Students]()
WEISSPORT – Local college students and graduating high school seniors with an interest in state government are encouraged to apply for unpaid internships for the summer or fall semesters at Rep. Doyle Heffley’s (R-Carbon) district offices in Weissport and Albrightsville.
May. 23, 2019 /
![Heffley Announces Changes in Office Hours]()
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced several changes to his district office hours.
May. 14, 2019 /
![Heffley Reacts to Lt. Governor’s Marijuana Listening Tour Stop in Carbon County]()
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued the following statement in reaction to Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s marijuana town hall meeting held at Jim Thorpe Area High School on Monday evening. Heffley was in Harrisburg, where the House of Representatives is currently in session, and unable to attend.
Apr. 18, 2019 /
![Heffley Hosts Blight Seminar for Municipal Officials]()
JIM THORPE – In his continuing effort to assist municipal officials in Carbon County with the blight problems in their communities, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today hosted a seminar on the issue in Jim Thorpe. The discussion featured presentations by state officials on programs and funding available to combat blight in Pennsylvania.
Apr. 09, 2019 /
![Heffley’s Bill to End Monopoly on Code Enforcement Services Advances to Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), that would give private homeowners and small businesses more options for code enforcement inspection services, was passed by the General Assembly and sent to the Senate for consideration on Monday.
Apr. 09, 2019 /
![Special Olympians from Carbon County Recognized by PA House of Representatives, Says Heffley]()
HARRISBURG – At the state Capitol on Monday, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) hosted two Special Olympic athletes from Carbon County who won gold medals in international competitions last month. Delina Jo Rodrigues of Palmerton took first place in two powerlifting events at the 2019 Special Olympic World Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Matthew Anthony of Palmerton, and his father, Christopher, were winners of the Unified Bowling Doubles event at the Special Olympics North America Bowling Competition in Las Vegas.
Mar. 20, 2019 /
![Heffley, Yudichak Announce State Grants for Fire and EMS Companies in Carbon County]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon) today announced more than $300,000 in state funding has been awarded to 26 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations in Carbon County.
Mar. 12, 2019 /
![Committee Examines Heffley’s Legislation to Enhance Drug Recovery Treatment in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) that would help to enhance the recovery treatment for patients with a drug addiction was the focus of a hearing today at the state Capitol in Harrisburg conducted by the House Human Services Committee. Heffley is a member of the committee, which is chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks).