Every Day is Flag Day

Jun. 13, 2018 /

A little more than 130 years ago, the idea of setting aside a day to honor the American flag was born. The first Flag Day, or Flag Birthday, as it was called at the time, was celebrated by school-aged children in Wisconsin. June 14 was selected to commemorate the date since it was on that day in 1777 when the American flag as we know it today was adopted. Since the first celebration, Flag Day has spread across the country.

Heffley to Hold Seminar on the Spotted Lanternfly

May. 08, 2018 /

LEHIGHTON – In response to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s decision to include Carbon County in its quarantine to help control the spread of the Spotted Lanternfly, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) will host a seminar at his district office on the invasive species.

Heffley Offers Amendments to Assist Penn Forest Residents

Jan. 18, 2018 /

LEHIGHTON – To address the issues surrounding Bethlehem Water Authority’s proposed windmill project in Penn Forest Township, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) has introduced two amendments to legislation addressing municipal authority projects, Senate Bill 656.

Mobile Veterans Unit to Visit Lehighton

Nov. 27, 2017 /

LEHIGHTON – The Mobile Veterans Outreach Van will visit Rep. Doyle Heffley’s (R-Carbon) district on Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Lehighton American Legion, 381 Bridge St. in Lehighton.

Heffley Explains Next Steps for Property Tax Relief

Nov. 22, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Pennsylvanians voted on a statewide referendum which would enable the Legislature to take substantial steps toward property tax elimination. Over 75 percent of voters in Rep. Doyle Heffley’s (R-Carbon) 122nd Legislative District approved the measure.

Heffley, Knowles Visit the White House

Oct. 18, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – To advocate for community concerns and enhance cooperation between local, state and federal governments, Reps. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Jerry Knowles (R- Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) visited the White House on Oct. 12 and attended the Pennsylvania House of Representatives White House Conference.

Heffley Invites Residents to Annual Drug and Alcohol Awareness Expo

Oct. 04, 2017 /

PALMERTON – To help inform parents, children and families about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is holding a Drug and Alcohol Awareness Expo on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 6-8 p.m. at Palmerton High School, located at 3525 Fireline Rd, Palmerton.

Heffley to Hold Town Hall Meeting

Sep. 19, 2017 /

JIM THORPE – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) invites residents of the 122nd District to a town hall meeting on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Diligent Fire Company No. 3, 330 Center Ave., Jim Thorpe. Topics to be discussed at the meeting include the property tax referendum which will be on the November ballot, the state budget and any other state-related issue.