PA State Rep. Tarah Toohil

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.

Toohil Troubled by Latest Vaccine Snafu

Feb. 18, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s announcement that tens of thousands of second doses of the Moderna vaccine were recently administered as first doses by mistake, resulting in a vaccination delay for more than 100,000 Pennsylvania residents.

Toohil in Quarantine after Testing Positive for COVID-19

Feb. 10, 2021 /

HAZLETON – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today announced that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently experiencing mild symptoms.

Toohil’s Bill to Protect Living Organ Donors Heads to Senate After Garnering House Approval

Feb. 04, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that would protect living organ donors in Pennsylvania was passed unanimously by the House of Representatives today. House Bill 203 now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Toohil Notes Negative Impacts of Wolf Budget Plan

Feb. 03, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today joined her House colleagues in watching Gov. Tom Wolf outline his budget proposal for the 2021-22 fiscal year during a videotaped virtual address.

Toohil Introduces Legislation to Protect Abuse Victims

Feb. 02, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Seeking to provide further protections for victims of domestic violence and child abuse in Pennsylvania, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) has introduced two proposals in the House of Representatives.

Toohil Seeks Vaccines for Hazleton Teachers

Jan. 29, 2021 /

HAZLETON – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today again requested the Pennsylvania Department of Health provide an extra allotment of COVID-19 vaccines for teachers in the Hazleton Area School District.

Toohil Urges Department of Health to Immediately Remove Residents of Kadima Nursing Home

Jan. 28, 2021 /

HAZLETON – Concerned over the living conditions at the Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today called on the Pennsylvania Department of Health to immediately transfer its 31 patients to another facility.

Toohil’s Bill to Protect Living Organ Donors Advances after Unanimous Committee Approval

Jan. 27, 2021 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that would protect living organ donors in Pennsylvania was unanimously approved by the House Insurance Committee on Tuesday. House Bill 203 now moves to the full House of Representatives for consideration.

Toohil to Lead House Government Oversight Committee

Jan. 26, 2021 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – 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). Toohil served as a committee member during the last session.

Eligible Residents have Extra Time to File for 2019 Property Tax and Rent Rebates, Says Toohil

Jan. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Citing concern that many older residents and others have failed to meet the Dec. 31, 2020, deadline to apply for relief through Pennsylvania’s 2019 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) recently requested a one-month extension to submit applications to the Department of Revenue.

Toohil Retains Seat on Children and Youth Committee

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today announced that she has been reappointed to serve on the House Children and Youth, Human Services, Professional Licensure and Rules committees for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. She was sworn into office for another term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Jan. 5.

USA Pork Packers Receives $1 Million Grant for Expansion, Says Toohil

Jan. 08, 2021 /

HAZLETON – USA Pork Packers (UPP) of Hazleton was recently awarded $1 million in state funding through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) to support a large- scale, multiphase expansion of its facilities and operations, according to Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne).

Toohil Takes Oath of Office for New Legislative Session

Jan. 05, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today took the oath of office to begin the 2021-2022 Legislative Session during a ceremony at the state Capitol in Harrisburg.

Toohil Requests Deadline Extension for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program

Dec. 30, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Citing concern that many older residents will fail to meet the Dec. 31 deadline to apply for relief through Pennsylvania’s 2019 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today requested a one-month extension to submit applications to the Department of Revenue.

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