Meet Rep. Tarah Toohil

PA State Rep. Tarah Toohil represents the 116th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, serving parts of Luzerne County.

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The state Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced that it was closing White Haven Center, citing the declining numbers and cost per resident as key factors in the decision.

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Learn about helpful resources available for the growing population of grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

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My staff will be happy to help you with state-related issues. A few services offered include car registrations; driver’s license renewal and special tags; property tax/rent rebate applications; birth certificate and death record applications; and much more.

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The 116th Legislative District includes portions of Luzerne County consisting of the boroughs of New Columbus, Conyngham, Nescopeck and Shickshinny; and the townships of Huntington, Union, Salem, Conyngham, Nescopeck, Hollenback, Dorrance, Black Creek, Sugarloaf, Butler, Hazle and the city of Hazleton.

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Learn more about how to combat the Spotted Lanternfly infestation in Pennsylvania.

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Latest News

House Passes Bill to Prohibit Closure of White Haven State Center, Says Toohil

Jan. 15, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would prohibit the scheduled closures of the White Haven and Polk state centers by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services was passed overwhelmingly by the House of Representatives today in a vote of 139-55, according to Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne), who spoke in support of the measure.

Toohil’s Office to Offer Assistance to Parents Applying for Keystone Scholars Grants

Dec. 10, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Parents interested in applying for a Keystone Scholars grant can receive assistance through her district office in downtown Hazleton, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) announced today.

Toohil’s Bill Supporting Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Heads to Governor’s Desk

Nov. 21, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that would ensure no agreement can prohibit survivors of child sexual abuse from speaking with law enforcement officials today was sent to the governor for enactment after it passed unanimously on concurrence in the House of Representatives.

State Funding Awarded to Support Development in Downtown Hazleton, Says Toohil

Nov. 15, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress today was awarded $80,000 through the Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, according to Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne). Toohil played a key role in securing the state funds.

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