Toohil to Lead House Government Oversight Committee

Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today was appointed as majority chair of the House Government Oversight Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session by House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin).

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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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Toohil Hosts Virtual Forum to Discuss PennDOT’s Interstate Bridge Tolling Plan with Business Community

Feb. 26, 2021 /

HAZLETON – In an effort to keep the business community informed, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) hosted a virtual forum today to discuss the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) proposal to toll nine interstate bridges across the Commonwealth.

Toohil’s Living Donor Protection Act Focus of National Kidney Foundation Webinar

Feb. 26, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – As a living organ donor and strong advocate for organ donation in Pennsylvania, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) co-hosted a webinar for legislators and nephrologists with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) on Thursday.

Toohil Troubled by Department of Aging’s Actions to Block Release of COVID-19 Deaths at Pennsylvania Nursing Home

Feb. 23, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) was troubled to learn the Pennsylvania Department of Aging took action to block the release of documents to a federally empaneled grand jury looking into an unusually high rate of COVID-19 related deaths at a nursing home in western Pennsylvania. The revelation from Secretary of Aging Robert Torres came to light during state budget hearings conducted by the House Appropriations Committee currently underway in Harrisburg.

Toohil Cautions Bridge Tolling Plan Could Have Negative Impacts on Luzerne County

Feb. 19, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today expressed caution about Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll interstate highway bridges and the negative impact it could have on economic growth in northeastern Pennsylvania.

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