Jan. 13, 2020 / Newspaper Columns
![Applications for PA House Scholarship Now Available]()
High school seniors interested in receiving financial assistance to help pay for college can apply now for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Scholarship. The application deadline is March 1.
Jan. 09, 2020 / Newspaper Columns
![Shopping for Energy Suppliers Can Help Cut Costs]()
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is alerting consumers about the potential for large winter energy cost increases for electric customers who do not shop for competitive electric suppliers.
Dec. 30, 2019 /
![Criminal Justice Reforms Focus on Offenders - By State Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne)]()
Pennsylvania has the second highest number of people on probation or parole in the country. In fact, many with criminal records are working alongside or interacting with us every day and we may not even know it.
Dec. 16, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
![Putting Pennsylvania on the Path to Better Health]()
The House of Representatives recently advanced the #HealthierPA legislative package which is designed to deliver affordable and accessible health care options for Pennsylvania’s families.
Dec. 10, 2019 /
![Toohil’s Office to Offer Assistance to Parents Applying for Keystone Scholars Grants]()
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.
Dec. 09, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
![Beware of Advance Fee Scams]()
December is the busiest time of year for shopping, and the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities is urging the public to be aware of criminals that gain a victim’s trust and then steal their money.
Dec. 02, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
![A Warning for Dog Owners]()
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement is warning dog owners looking to purchase new or renewal licenses of a fraudulent website selling them online.
Nov. 26, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
![Deadline Nears for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program]()
Older adults and individuals with disabilities have until Dec. 31 to apply for the state’s 2018 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. Remember, assistance through my office is always free. You need not pay a private firm for assistance.
Nov. 18, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
![Prepare Now for Winter Weather]()
Freezing temperatures arrived this week, reminding us all of the importance of preparing for colder weather and winter travel.
Nov. 15, 2019 /
![State Funding Awarded to Support Development in Downtown Hazleton, Says Toohil]()
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.
Nov. 12, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
![Pennsylvania Guard Members Encouraged to Enroll in New Education Program]()
Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard are encouraged to take advantage of the new Military Family Education Program, or PA GI Bill, which is now open for enrollment.
Nov. 06, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
![Home Heating Assistance Program Now Open]()
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) began to accept applications on Nov. 1. Funded by the federal government but administered at the state level, LIHEAP provides cash and crisis grants to eligible participants who need some help in paying their heating costs during the winter.
Oct. 30, 2019 /
![Free Assistance with Medicare Open Enrollment Available Through Toohil’s District Office in Hazleton]()
HAZLETON – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) is teaming up with APPRISE, a state government agency which provides Medicare counseling, to assist older residents in the 116th Legislative District with open enrollment and questions regarding the program.
Oct. 29, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
![Supporting Pennsylvania’s Helpers and Heroes]()
With the declining number of volunteer emergency responders reaching critical levels, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week took up a “Helpers and Heroes” package of legislation designed to assist with recruiting and retention efforts of volunteer fire and ambulance companies across the state.
Oct. 23, 2019 /
![Toohil to Co-Host Senior Scam Seminar at Hazleton Laurel Mall]()
HAZLETON – In an effort to prevent older residents from becoming the victims of fraud, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne), Pennsylvania State Police Troop N and the Area Agency on Aging will co-host a Senior Scam Seminar on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Laurel Mall, 106 Laurel Mall Drive in Hazle Township. The free event will take place outside of Dunham Sports.
Oct. 22, 2019 /
![Toohil, Heffley Take Part in Hearing on Planned Closures of White Haven, Polk State Centers]()
HARRISBURG – As members of the House Human Services Committee, Reps. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) and Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) on Monday participated in a joint public hearing at the state Capitol with the House Health Committee to examine the recent decision by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to close the White Haven (WHC) and Polk state centers and move residents into community-based settings.
Oct. 21, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
![Protect Yourself Against the Flu]()
The state Department of Health is urging residents to get a flu vaccine before the end of the month to protect against this potentially deadly illness. Last year, the Commonwealth reported 122,000 cases of flu and 258 deaths.
Oct. 18, 2019 /
![Toohil to Take Part in Hearing to Examine Closures of White Haven and Polk State Centers]()
WHAT: The House Human Services and Health committees will hold a public hearing on the decision by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to close the White Haven and Polk state centers. Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) serves as a member of the Human Services Committee.
Oct. 17, 2019 /
![Toohil: Region must think about education]()
HAZLETON — Area residents have to change the way they think about education to keep young people here, a state representative says.
Oct. 15, 2019 /
![Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 15 - By State Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne)]()
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is reminding Medicare beneficiaries that the open enrollment period starts on Tuesday, Oct. 15, and continues through Saturday, Dec. 7. During this time, you may make changes to your current Medicare coverage, as well as join, switch or drop Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Coverage plans.