Press Releases

Protecting Taxpayer Dollars: Heffley Responds to SNAP Fraud Investigation

December 18, 2025

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.

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Heffley Announces District Office Closed for Senior Expo

September 2, 2025

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.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR FOR CONSIDERATION

June 26, 2025

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.”

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