05/16/2012
HARRISBURG – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a report on the early discovery of the year’s first mosquito carrying the West Nile virus in Pennsylvania, announced Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton).
05/01/2012
HARRISBURG – Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced that he is hosting a series of town hall meetings throughout the 131st Legislative District during the month of May.
03/20/2012
HARRISBURG – A new law is now in place in Pennsylvania that requires all voters to present valid photo identification at the polling place in order to cast their vote, Rep. Justin Simmons
(R-Lehigh/Northampton) said today.
03/13/2012
A bill sponsored by state Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton), which would strengthen the penalties for the crime of concealing the death of a child, was passed today in the House by a unanimous vote. House Bill 1842 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
02/28/2012
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania trout stocking schedules are now available in preparation for the opening day of trout season in April. Copies can be found online at RepSimmons.com. They can also be obtained at Simmons’ district office at 3606 Route 378, Suite A, in Bethlehem.
02/21/2012
HARRISBURG – Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton) would like to let residents know that forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for 2011 are now available.
02/14/2012
HARRISBURG – A bill sponsored by state Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton), which would strengthen the penalties for the crime of concealing the death of a child, was reported out of the House Judiciary Committee today by a unanimous vote. House Bill 1842 now goes to the full House for consideration.
02/09/2012
HARRISBURG – Individuals filing their 2011 Pennsylvania personal income taxes can help the state’s military personnel and their families by donating part or all of their refund to the Military Family Relief Assistance Program, Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today.
02/08/2012
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today voted in favor of the conference committee report on House Bill 1950, which establishes impact fees and environmental safeguards for the Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling industry in Pennsylvania. House Bill 1950 was approved by the House of Representatives by a vote of 101 to 90.
01/18/2012
HARRISBURG – Two bills sponsored by state Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton) were reported out of committee today by unanimous votes.
01/18/2012
HARRISBURG – High school seniors can now apply for a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship to help cover the costs of higher education, Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today.
01/12/2012
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has introduced legislation to remove the sunset provision on Pennsylvania’s existing research and development tax credit program in an effort to support long-term job growth in the state. While important on its own, the need for this proposal recently expanded when the federal research and development tax credit expired.
01/10/2012
HARRISBURG – Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced that PennDOT is once again sponsoring an extensive Summer Employment Program for college students. The program runs from May through August to supplement the permanent PennDOT workforce.
11/14/2011
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton) and state Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today called for passage of legislation that further protects the safety of children. The proposals impose stronger penalties for crimes involving a child, specifically the concealment of the death of a child and making false reports to police.
11/10/2011
WHAT: State Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Northampton) and state Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) are calling for passage of legislation that further protects the safety of children. Their proposals impose tougher penalties for crimes involving a child, specifically the concealment of the death of a child and making false reports to police. The tragic case of Caylee Anthony in Florida has highlighted the need to strengthen Pennsylvania law.