As a lifelong resident of Carbon County, I share the concerns many have raised about recent data center proposals and their potential impact on our land, water resources and electric grid. Projects discussed in areas like Penn Forest Township have prompted important conversations about how we protect our rural character, natural environment and quality of life.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is inviting Carbon County residents to a town hall he is hosting on Thursday, June 18, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The town hall will take place at the Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 1387 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe.
HARRISBURG – A bill aimed at cutting down the theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which is co-prime sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), Republican chair of the House Human Services Committee, has passed the House unanimously.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) announced $300,000 has been secured for an affordable housing project for seniors in Carbon County.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) Republican chair of the House Human Services Committee announced the committee held a voting meeting Wednesday and unanimously approved legislation designed to make Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits more secure.
HARRISBURG –Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is inviting area residents to join an event he is hosting so they can learn more about gun safety and the Second Amendment.
HARRISBURG – Republican chair of the House Human Services Committee, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) supports legislation that would cut down on the theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
HARRISBURG –Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is inviting area residents to join an event he is hosting to remember those who fought for the nation’s independence and help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-Carbon/Schuylkill/Luzerne) announced they helped secure $736,596 for community and public safety upgrades.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) announced he is introducing legislation that would protect Pennsylvania property owners from unexpected spikes in school property tax increases.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) offered the following statement after Lt. Gov. Austin Davis’ press event today in Carbon County where he talked about affordability:
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), Republican chair of the House Human Services Committee, reports the committee held an informational hearing to discuss the impacts of federal legislation, H.R. 1, often called the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” on Pennsylvania’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-Carbon/Schuylkill/Luzerne) announced the Palmerton Area Library, which is more than 100 years old, is receiving more than $600,000 in grant dollars to help with water damage repairs and restoration to its century old building.
WEISSPORT – Continuing a longstanding tradition to celebrate the many outdoor recreational activities available in Carbon County and the neighboring Pocono Mountain region, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. David Argall (R-Schuylkill/Carbon/Luzerne) are hosting their Sportsmen’s and Outdoor Expo.
WEISSPORT – As scams become more sophisticated and widespread, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. David Argall (R-Carbon/Schuylkill/Luzerne) are hosting two scam seminars on Monday, March 16.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-Carbon/Schuylkill/Luzerne) announced funding has been secured for a pair of fire departments in Carbon County.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-Carbon/Schuylkill/Luzerne) announced fire and emergency response organizations in Carbon County have been awarded $390,063 in grants from the state.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-Carbon/Schuylkill/Luzerne) today announced the Lehighton School District received a grant to make safety improvements to an intersection near Lehighton Area High School.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is opposed to House Bill 660, legislation that would impose aggressive energy efficiency standards on household appliances, including outdoor grills. He warns the bill could lead to higher costs for families and businesses, limit consumer choice, and even open the door for municipalities to restrict outdoor grilling.
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