Jun. 23, 2020 /
![James’ Bill Providing Lifeline to Local Governments Receives House Support]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation drafted by Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) to bridge the tax gap necessitated by COVID-19 received unanimous support in the House. The bill would authorize local governments to borrow money for two years, rather than just one year, so they can maintain operations.
May. 05, 2020 /
![Reopen Butler County: Lawmakers Urge Governor to Move County to ‘Yellow Phase’]()
HARRISBURG – A bicameral group of Butler County legislators recently submitted a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf urging him to move the southwest county from the very restricted red phase to the beginning-to-open yellow phase.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![James Votes to Protect People’s Health and Finances Amid COVID-19]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) joined a majority of his colleagues in voting for legislation that would require Gov. Tom Wolf to create a COVID-19 mitigation plan that would allow Pennsylvanians to return to work when it is safe to do so.
Apr. 06, 2020 /
![Kahle Lake Meeting Canceled for April 13]()
KNOX – Due to the state’s stay-at-home order and the COVID-19 crisis, Reps. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Lee James (R-Venango/Butler), along with Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Clarion/Venango/Butler/Forest/Warren) and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PBFC), have had to postpone an informational meeting regarding the upcoming plans to repair a hazardous dam at Kahle Lake.
Mar. 16, 2020 /
![James Closes Office to the Public Because of COVID-19 Concerns]()
SENECA – To protect district residents and his employees from coronavirus, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced that his office cannot serve people in person for two weeks, beginning today. Near the end of the month, he will reevaluate the need for a closure to visitors.
Mar. 06, 2020 /
![James Offers Veteran Outreach Hours on March 17 in Seneca]()
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) will be offering veterans affairs outreach hours in his district office at 3220 State Route 257 in Seneca on Tuesday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An accredited field service officer from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania will be available to assist veterans by appointment with a variety of issues.
Feb. 26, 2020 /
![Students of the 64th District to Receive $560,000 for School Safety, James Says]()
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) today announced the School Safety and Security Committee has awarded $53.7 million in School Safety and Security Grants to school districts, vocational schools, intermediate units and charter schools across the state, including all school districts in the 64th Legislative District.
Feb. 12, 2020 /
![Wolf Vetoes Bill to Protect Polk Residents from Closure, James Said]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced that Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed legislation that would have protected Polk and White Haven residents from eviction before an appropriate plan for closure has been created.
Feb. 10, 2020 /
![James Offers Residents Help Securing Property Tax/Rent Rebates]()
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) is hosting Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance Days to help people fill out the form for financial relief. The first opportunity will be Friday, Feb. 21, at the Franklin VFW, 411 9th St., Franklin, and the second date is Thursday, March 12, at the YWCA, 109 Central Ave., Oil City. Both dates will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Feb. 07, 2020 /
![James Offers Veteran Outreach Hours on Feb. 18 in Seneca]()
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) will be offering veterans affairs outreach hours in his district office at 3220 State Route 257 in Seneca on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An accredited field service officer from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania will be available to assist veterans by appointment with a variety of issues.
Jan. 31, 2020 /
![James Shares His Budget Priorities Before Wolf’s Budget Address]()
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) issued the following statement regarding his budget priorities as Gov. Tom Wolf prepares to deliver his annual budget address on Tuesday:
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![James, Hutchinson Congratulate Mitch-Hill Dairy Farm on Receiving $50,000 State Grant]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Butler/Clarion/Forest/Venango/Warren) announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today met and approved a $50,000 grant to assist Mitch-Hill Dairy Farm with the creation of an on-farm milk processing facility.
Jan. 21, 2020 /
![Area Fire, Ambulance Companies Receive State Grants, James Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced numerous local fire companies and EMS agencies were awarded state grants totaling more than $328,000 from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC).
Jan. 17, 2020 /
![James Introduces Legislation to Encourage Remediation of PA’s Toxic Waste Areas]()
HARRISBURG – To encourage clean-up of toxic waste areas that pollute local waterways, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) introduced legislation to add a member of the coal refuse energy and reclamation industry to the Mining Reclamation and Advisory Board (MRAB).
Jan. 15, 2020 /
![Bill Halting Closure of State Centers for at Least Five Years Passes House, James Says]()
HARRISBURG – After dedicated opposition to the governor’s call to close Polk State Center, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced that legislation passed the House today to prevent the closure of any state centers until at least five years from the bill’s passage, but not before a sensible plan for closure is created.
Jan. 10, 2020 /
![James Offers Veteran Outreach Hours on Jan. 21 in Seneca]()
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) will be offering veterans affairs outreach hours in his district office at 3220 State Route 257 in Seneca on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An accredited field service officer from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania will be available to assist veterans with a variety of issues.
Dec. 17, 2019 /
![House Committee Voted to Keep Polk Center Open, James Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced that the House Health Committee made a monumental vote today to keep Polk and White Haven state centers open, despite Gov. Tom Wolf’s call to close them both. The closures he requested would evict residents against their will and result in the loss of nearly 1,100 jobs in an area that is already struggling economically.
Dec. 05, 2019 /
![James Offers Veteran Outreach Hours on Dec. 17 in Seneca]()
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) will be offering veterans affairs outreach hours in his district office at 3220 State Route 257 in Seneca on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An accredited field service officer from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania will be available to assist veterans with a variety of issues.
Nov. 04, 2019 /
![James Dumbfounded by Peduto’s Call to Block Natural Gas and Petrochemical Growth]()
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) issued the following statement in response to Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto’s announcement of his opposition to growth of the natural gas and petrochemical industries in Western Pennsylvania:
Oct. 29, 2019 /
![James Votes to Protect Elections, Give Voters Convenience]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) issued the following statement after joining a majority of his colleagues in voting for legislation to modernize elections in the Commonwealth which would not go into effect until after April 28, 2020: