Category: Politics
James Reappointed to Serve on House Appropriations Committee
SENECA, Pa. (EYT) – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) has again been named a member of the House Appropriations Committee by House Republican Leadership. The upcoming fiscal year will be his fifth serving in that capacity.
Pennsylvania: ‘Red is Becoming Redder and Blue is Becoming Bluer’ -Kevan Yenerall
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Joe Biden’s apparent win in Pennsylvania for President of the United States was the result of the influx of more voters than in 2016 and change in allegiances in the suburbs, according to Dr. Kevan Yenerall, a political science professor at Clarion University of Pennsylvania (pictured above).
Oberlander Elected to Full Term as House Majority Whip
HARRISBURG, Pa. – During caucus leadership elections on Tuesday, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) was selected as House Majority Whip for the 2021-22 legislative session. This is the third-highest leadership position in the House Republican Caucus.
Local Officials Optimistic Over Voter Turnout, Mail-In Process
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Most local officials in our area were optimistic on Tuesday afternoon regarding how long it may take to count the record number of mail-in ballots for this election.
Three Incumbents Win New State House Terms in Local Region
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Three incumbents from the Pennsylvania House won re-election for additional two-year terms on Tuesday.
Republican Incumbents Retain U.S. House Seats
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Incumbent Republican congressmen Glenn “G.T.” Thompson and Mike Kelly both won re-election to the U.S. House on Tuesday.
With Election Day Here, Voters Discuss Which Candidate They’re Voting For
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Voters in Venango County are prepared to head to the polls today as a hot and contentious presidential election draws to a close.
Gov. Wolf, Sec. Boockvar: Hand Deliver Your Ballot Today
HARRISBURG, Pa. – With Election Day just days away, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar are again urging voters to immediately hand-deliver mail ballots to their county election office, drop box, or other designated location.
VotesPA.com Provides Comprehensive Voting Information for November 3 Election
HARRISBURG, Pa. – In preparation for the upcoming general election, Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar reminded Pennsylvanians to visit votesPA.com for trusted election resources.
Mail-In Ballots Keeping Local Officials Busy as Election Day Approaches
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – With Election Day quickly approaching, county officials have been busy mailing out requested ballots, while beginning to process those they have received.
