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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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 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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House Government Oversight Committee Votes to Adopt Report on OSIG Firearms Purchase, Say Toohil, Bradford

Apr. 06, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The House Government Oversight Committee, co-chaired by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) and Rep. Matt Bradford (D-Montgomery), today unanimously adopted a report on its investigation into the purchase of firearms by the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG).

Toohil’s Bill to Assist Babies of Mothers with Postpartum Depression Gains Committee Approval

Mar. 24, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that would offer state assistance to the babies of new mothers struggling with postpartum depression (PPD) was overwhelmingly approved by the House Children and Youth Committee today. House Bill 200 now moves to the full House for consideration.

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.

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