05/10/2013
HARBORCREEK – A pair of Erie County bridges are now dedicated in memory of Senior Airman Bryan Bell and Cpl. Jarrid L. King, local servicemen who each lost his life while in service to his country, according to state Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek). The private dedication took place Thursday for family and friends of the two Harborcreek natives.
04/26/2013
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) would like to let residents know that forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for tax year 2012 are now available.
02/28/2013
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvanians can demonstrate their support for the state’s servicemen and women with an “Honoring Our Veterans” license plate now available from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) said today.
02/21/2013
Each year, the governor of Pennsylvania begins the process of crafting a spending plan for the coming fiscal year by delivering a budget address to the General Assembly. No matter what party affiliation the governor holds, one thing remains the same – his address is merely a proposal to essentially begin a “conversation” about the best way to distribute revenue.
01/08/2013
HARRISBURG – The deadline for nonprofit organizations and charities to submit annual and semi-annual reports as part of the updated Small Games of Chance Act is extended for a year, Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) said today.
01/02/2013
HARRISBURG - The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now offering crisis grants to provide emergency home heating support to Pennsylvanians who are struggling to heat their home this winter, according to state Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie).
11/15/2012
HARRISBURG – Beginning Monday, Dec. 3, state Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Corry) will be opening a new district office to serve residents of the 4th Legislative District.
11/05/2012
Erie County was fortunate to have an ever-so-slight brush with Hurricane Sandy; however, the mere thought of the storm gave us an early “taste’ of the type of weather that is just around the corner in our part of the state. With that in mind, here is a reminder about three Pennsylvania laws which come into play in bad weather we will no doubt experience in the coming months:
10/18/2012
Pennsylvania’s economy will get back on track when its job picture improves. With that in mind, I recently cast a vote to support legislation I feel will help move us in the direction of prosperity.
09/20/2012
Our local non-profit civic and service groups are capable of doing great things with regard to community support. But these organizations cannot truly fulfill their missions without sufficient financial resources. To enhance their fundraising ability, the General Assembly has enacted changes to the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, which was last updated in 1988.
08/28/2012
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) is inviting residents of the 4th Legislative District to a series of outreach events to be held in September. These include two Senior Expos, which will take place on the following dates:
08/01/2012
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) is hosting a series of Older Wiser seminars for senior citizens during the month of August. His office will again be teaming with local attorneys to sponsor the events throughout the district.
07/24/2012
Many economists believe there is no such thing as a jobless recovery. I agree with that statement, which is why I believe recent legislation passed by the General Assembly marks some of the first steps in turning around Pennsylvania’s economy.
05/23/2012
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek) is co-sponsoring legislation which would create the Keystone Works Program, an initiative that would match unemployed individuals with interested businesses seeking to hire for open positions.
05/10/2012
On Wednesday, May 9, the House Liquor Control Committee passed House Bill 845, my legislation which would allow for direct shipment of out-of-state wines to the homes of Pennsylvanians.