Plan Unveiled to Reform Pennsylvania’s Welfare System

Jan. 08, 2018 /

To help contain costs and bring about real reform to Pennsylvania’s welfare system, a package of bills was unveiled this week to give more families an opportunity to improve their quality of life, while tackling waste, fraud and abuse from within the current system.

SPECIAL REPORT: State of the Child

Jan. 08, 2018 /

SPECIAL REPORT: State of the Child Pennsylvania's child welfare system is broken. Those are the harsh words from the state's auditor general, who says Children and Youth Services is struggling to keep our children safe. In some cases, it's even turned deadly.

Mobile Veterans Center to Visit Hazleton Jan. 9, Says Toohil

Jan. 02, 2018 /

HAZLETON – State Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today announced the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Mobile Veterans Center (MVC), which provides free outreach and counseling services to veterans and their families, is scheduled to visit Hazleton on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Beyond the Budget: A Look Back at 2017

Dec. 27, 2017 /

This year, the months-long budget saga dominated headlines out of Harrisburg. While I wasn’t entirely pleased with the overall spending and funding package, I do believe the final budget reflected one of our most fundamental responsibilities – standing up for taxpayers.

Cracking Down on Card Skimmers

Dec. 19, 2017 /

Legislation is moving quickly through the Pennsylvania General Assembly that would crack down on those who use credit card skimming devices for fraudulent purposes. House Bill 1918 was passed by the House last week, less than a month after it was introduced.

Mobile Veterans Center to Visit Hazleton Dec. 12, Says Toohil

Dec. 11, 2017 /

HAZLETON – State Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today announced the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Mobile Veterans Center (MVC), which provides free outreach and counseling services to veterans and their families, is scheduled to visit Hazleton on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Trust Fund will Help Young Crime Victims

Dec. 11, 2017 /

We want to make sure the children of victims of violent crime and murder are cared for by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Sometimes these children may even be victims themselves.

Deer Hunters Can Share the Harvest with Pennsylvanians in Need

Nov. 24, 2017 /

Since 1991, the Hunter’s Sharing the Harvest (HSH) program has provided venison donated by hunters to families and individuals in need throughout Pennsylvania. HSH works with food banks, food pantries and charitable organizations in playing a critical role in filling the gaps for families and individuals at risk of hunger.

Helping Pennsylvania’s Veterans

Nov. 20, 2017 /

Last Saturday was Veterans Day, a time to pause and recognize the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans. For more than 240 years, men and women in uniform have been called to serve our country by protecting our freedom and defending our democracy.

LIHEAP Program Now Open, Says Toohil

Nov. 15, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for home heating assistance grants, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) said today.

Stopping the Flu Starts with YOU

Oct. 31, 2017 /

The Department of Health recently launched its annual “Stopping the Flu Starts with YOU” campaign, encouraging all Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated to prevent the spread of influenza.

Current Illegal Drug Trends in Pennsylvania

Oct. 23, 2017 /

This week in Harrisburg, I joined other members of the House Judiciary Committee at an informational meeting about current illegal drug trends in Pennsylvania. What we learned was startling.

Bills Would Prevent Welfare Fraud

Oct. 13, 2017 /

Legislation to ensure public benefits are reserved for American citizens was recently passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Toohil Announces Free Immunization Clinic

Sep. 08, 2017 /

HAZLETON – With the 2017-18 school year in full swing, state Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne)is reminding parents of a free back-to-school immunization clinic being offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Toohil to Host Senior Expo on Sept. 14

Aug. 22, 2017 /

HAZLETON – In her continuing effort to keep older residents in the Hazleton area informed about the programs and services available to them, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) will once again host a Senior Citizens Expo. The free event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Boscov’s wing of Laurel Mall, 106 Laurel Mall Road in Hazle Township.

Protect Yourself against West Nile Virus

Aug. 18, 2017 /

Pennsylvania’s first probable case of West Nile virus this year in a human was recently detected in Montgomery County. As a result, state officials are strongly recommending that all residents take steps to minimize their exposure to mosquitoes, which carry the disease.