03/09/2010
As a way to increase awareness of traumatic brain injuries, Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) has sponsored House Resolution 634 to designate March 2010 as “Brain Injury Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.
03/08/2010
Trout stocking schedules are now available at Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler)’s district office in preparation for opening day of trout season in April.
02/22/2010
Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) would like to let residents know that forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for 2009 are now available.
02/11/2010
Following the unveiling of the governor’s 2010-11 spending proposal, Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) today urged caution with the level of spending and uncertainty of millions of dollars in federal funding that is contained in the $29 billion plan, $1.2 billion more than the current budget.
01/29/2010
Students seeking state higher education assistance grants for the 2010-11 academic year may now begin submitting applications, Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) said today.
01/27/2010
In working to protect Pennsylvanians’ rights to make their own health care decisions, Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) today joined numerous lawmakers in supporting legislation that would prevent the Commonwealth’s citizens from mandates set forth by any federal health care takeover.
01/11/2010
Grove City Borough was recently awarded a $489,985 state grant to support a major expansion project at the Grove City Community Library, according to state Senator Bob Robbins (R-50) and state Representative Dick Stevenson (R-8).
01/06/2010
Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) continued his opposition against an expansion of the state’s gambling industry by voting against Senate Bill 711, legislation that allows table games at Pennsylvania’s slot machine casinos.
12/18/2009
A dozen members from the Pennsylvania House and Senate who represent districts along the Interstate 80 corridor met with four high-ranking members of the Federal Highway Administration about their concerns regarding the tolling of the highway on Thursday during a meeting on Capitol Hill.
12/15/2009
Pointing to the numerous flaws in the legislation to allow table games at the state’s slot machine casinos, Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) today voted against Senate Bill 711, a proposal to expand gaming to include roulette, blackjack and poker.
12/08/2009
Citing a need to bring greater transparency and accountability to transportation in Pennsylvania, Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) today stood in support of legislation to abolish the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, thereby saving Pennsylvania residents millions of dollars while helping restore public faith and trust in government.
11/18/2009
Infrastructure investment expert testifies before House GOP Policy Committee
11/12/2009
The Pennsylvania Game Commission and state Department of Agriculture have joined Pennsylvanians for the Responsible Use of Animals to inform hunters they can give a portion of their entire take to help feed Pennsylvania families, says Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler).
10/26/2009
Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) announced today that Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for cash grants Nov. 2. Crisis grants will be available on Jan. 4, 2010.
10/19/2009
*NOTE: Due to the shortage of serum for flu vaccinations occurring all over the country, the flu vaccinations will be given free to veterans and for a nominal fee to their spouses, as the serum is available.*