House Majority Policy Committee to Hold Hearing to Save Our Health Care

Feb. 08, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing to save our health care by studying the issue of venue with respect to medical malpractice lawsuits in Pennsylvania. At issue is a proposal to the court to unilaterally repeal a rule that prevents medical malpractice plaintiffs from filing civil lawsuits in counties with more favorable jury payouts. Since it was adopted in the early 2000s, the rule has helped stabilize medical malpractice insurance rates, keeping doctors practicing in Pennsylvania and alleviating a shortage of physicians and specialists.

Hahn Issues Consumer Alert for Mobile Home Purchasers

Jan. 18, 2019 /

BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP – With both sales and questions about transactions in her district on the rise, state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township) is warning consumers about proper procedures to follow when purchasing a mobile or manufactured home.

Hahn to Return as Deputy Chairman of House Policy Committee

Dec. 11, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – For the second consecutive term, state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Northampton) has been appointed deputy chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee, which is led by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest).

Hahn to Host Senior Expo

Sep. 25, 2018 /

NAZARETH – State Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township) invites senior citizens, their families and caregivers to her annual Senior Expo on Friday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company, 155 Firehouse Drive, Nazareth.

Hahn to Host Chronic Wasting Disease Seminar

Sep. 13, 2018 /

BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP – State Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Northampton) invites residents of the 138th Legislative District to a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Seminar she is hosting this Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the East Bath Rod and Gun Club, 7905 Township Line Road in Bath.

Hahn to Host Chronic Wasting Disease Seminar

Aug. 27, 2018 /

BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP – State Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Northampton) invites residents of the 138th Legislative District to a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Seminar she is hosting on Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the East Bath Rod and Gun Club, 7905 Township Line Road in Bath.

Hahn to Host Senior Expo

Sep. 28, 2017 /

NAZARETH – State Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township) invites senior citizens, their families and caregivers to her annual Senior Expo on Friday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company, 155 Firehouse Drive, Nazareth.

Northampton County House Republicans Endorse Key Budget

Jun. 30, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – House Bill 218, the general appropriations piece of the state budget process, is headed to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk following a 173-27 vote in the House today. The bill calls for a minimal increase in spending and a substantial hike in funding for Pennsylvania’s public schools.

Local Economic Development Group Receives Go-Ahead

May. 26, 2017 /

BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP – What was once Pennsylvania’s third-largest tire dump site is targeted to be home to manufacturing and industrial firms following Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approval of a funding request by Green Knight Economic Development Corporation of Pen Argyl, according to state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township).

A Look Into the New Year

Jan. 13, 2017 /

While we have barely scratched the surface of 2017, the state of Pennsylvania has already passed the halfway point in its fiscal year….and we have some work to do. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, General Fund collections through December are more than $367 million below estimate. Sales tax receipts (more than $133 million below estimate) and Personal Income Tax revenue (nearly $126 million less than anticipated) make up more than 70 percent of the deficit.