Apr. 17, 2019 /
![House Passes Toohil’s Victims-Related Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that would strengthen criminal investigations into sexual abuse passed unanimously in the House of Representatives today. House Bill 1171 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Mar. 27, 2019 /
![Toohil Announces State Funding for Dairy Expansion Project]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today announced the awarding of $318,765 in state funding for a dairy expansion project in Sugarloaf Township that is expected to create at least five new jobs. Toohil played a key role in securing the grant.
Mar. 27, 2019 /
![Toohil Announces Nearly $2.2 Million in State Funding for Community Improvements in 116th District]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today announced the awarding of $2,173,840 in state funding for community improvements in the 116th Legislative District. Toohil played a key role in securing the Local Share Account (LSA) grants for the projects and purchases.
Mar. 19, 2019 /
![Toohil Announces $290,000 in State Funding for Fire and EMS Companies]()
HARRISBURG – Twenty-four fire and EMS organizations in the 116th Legislative District have been awarded nearly $290,000 in funding through the 2018-19 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Ambulance Service Grant Program, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) announced today.
Mar. 19, 2019 /
![Boback Names Luzerne County Colleague to Committee Leadership Post]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) has been appointed by House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) to serve on the newly created House Government Oversight Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 18, 2019 /
![Toohil Named to House Government Oversight Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) has been appointed by House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) to serve on the newly created House Government Oversight Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 15, 2019 /
![Toohil Receives Award from Marsy’s Law Organization]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) has been recognized by the Marsy’s Law for Pennsylvania organization for her support of legislation aimed at providing equal rights to crime victims by ensuring constitutional protections.
Mar. 01, 2019 /
![PLEASE NOTE: The assemblies on Monday, March 4, have been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.]()
Toohil to Take Part in Anti-Bullying Assemblies for Students
WHAT: State Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) will join an agent from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General in conducting assemblies on bullying, cyber-bullying and Internet safety for students at several schools.
Feb. 05, 2019 /
![Toohil Issues Response to Wolf’s 2019-20 Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) and other members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly today heard Gov. Tom Wolf’s spending proposals for Fiscal Year 2019-20 during his annual budget address.
Jan. 23, 2019 /
![Toohil’s Annual Farmers’ Breakfast Set for Feb. 7]()
HAZLETON – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today announced that she is hosting her annual Farmers’ Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 7, starting at 8 a.m. The complimentary event will take place at Tom’s Kitchen, 656 State Rt. 93 in Sugarloaf.
Nov. 07, 2018 /
![Mobile Veterans Center to Visit Hazleton Nov. 13, Says Toohil]()
HAZLETON – State Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) 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, Nov. 13.
Oct. 12, 2018 /
![State Grant Awarded to Local Fire Department, Says Toohil]()
HARRISBURG – A volunteer fire department in the 116th Legislative District will benefit from a state program that funds equipment purchases and training to battle wildfires, according to Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne). Hobbie Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 in Wapwallopen was awarded a $4,208 grant through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and supported by federal funding.
Oct. 12, 2018 /
![State Grants Awarded for Local Road Improvement Projects, Says Toohil]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) announced that two area road improvement projects were awarded more than $3.53 million in state funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
Oct. 05, 2018 /
![Toohil Announces School Safety Grants for 116th District]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today announced that school safety grants totaling more than $100,000 were awarded to three school districts in the 116th Legislative District.
Oct. 03, 2018 /
![Mobile Veterans Center to Visit Hazleton Oct. 9, Says Toohil]()
HAZLETON – State Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) 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, Oct. 9.
Aug. 31, 2018 /
![Toohil to Host Health Walk]()
HAZLETON – In an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle for her constituents, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) is hosting a group exercise event on Friday, Sept. 14. Participants are invited to join Toohil for a health walk at the Laurel Mall, 106 Laurel Mall Drive in Hazle Township. They are asked to gather at 8 a.m. at the mall’s Center Court.
Aug. 30, 2018 /
![Mobile Veterans Center to Visit Hazleton Sept. 11, Says Toohil]()
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, Sept. 11.
Aug. 10, 2018 /
![Toohil Takes Part in Hearing on Power Outages]()
TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) joined other lawmakers in Monroe County on Thursday to discuss the serious implications of power outages and what can be done to better prepare and improve the reliability of Pennsylvania’s electrical infrastructure. The hearing was organized by the House Majority Policy Committee and featured the testimony of emergency responders, local tourism and government officials, and utility company representatives
Jul. 24, 2018 /
![Free Potassium Iodide Available Aug. 9 for Residents Near the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Says Toohil]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Health will offer free potassium iodide, or KI, tablets on Thursday, Aug. 9, to individuals who live or work within 10 miles of the state’s five nuclear power plants, including the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station near Berwick, according to Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne).
Jul. 12, 2018 /
![PennDOT Offers Winter Maintenance Jobs, Says Toohil]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will again sponsor a winter maintenance program for a variety of positions to supplement the permanent workforce, according to Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne).