06/30/2010
Concerned with the potential financial pitfalls contained in the 2010-11 state budget, Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) cast a “no” vote on the $28.04 billion spending plan today in Harrisburg.
06/22/2010
Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) has secured passage of legislation that would designate U.S. Route 62 in Mercer County as the Mercer County Veterans Highway.
06/09/2010
Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) would like to let residents know that the deadline to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for 2009 is being extended from June 30 to December 31, 2010.
04/20/2010
To help raise awareness of traumatic brain injury, Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) today joined colleagues at a press conference and rally at the state Capitol to advocate for legislation that would seek to prevent brain injury.
04/08/2010
Pennsylvania can take advantage of innovative collaborations and save taxpayer money by teaming up with private industry through public-private partnerships (P3s), members of the House Republican Policy Committee learned during a public hearing at Grove City College in Mercer County on Tuesday, said Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler), who hosted the hearing.
04/06/2010
Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) today commended the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for its denial of an application by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to toll Interstate 80.
03/23/2010
Rep. Dick Stevenson (R-Mercer/Butler) said that Pennsylvania needs to follow the example set by other states across the country that are limiting spending in response to the ongoing economic downturn. Stevenson fought for state taxpayers today by voting against the governor’s 2010-11 state budget in House Bill 2279.
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.