Mar. 14, 2018 /
![PennDOT’s Potential Proposal Precipitates Petition]()
Would you like to hear about how one Pennsylvania state agency achieved the impossible by proposing the incomprehensible and how it could put your job at risk, threaten your family’s safety and pose for you at the very least a significant inconvenience? Let’s start at the beginning.
Mar. 07, 2018 /
![James Encourages Residents to Sign Petition Opposing Reduction of Route 8 to Two Lanes]()
SENECA – State Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) today is encouraging residents to sign a petition he has on his website opposing a potential proposal by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to reduce from four lanes to two a stretch of Route 8 from Franklin to Barkeyville.
Nov. 15, 2017 /
![An Economic Force More Powerful than Amazon - By State Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler)]()
When Amazon announced it was planning to open a second headquarters, cities and regions across the nation began vying to become the home of what colloquially became known as “Amazon HQ2.”
Oct. 17, 2017 /
![James, Other Legislators Call on Governor to Sign Welfare Reform Bill Into Law]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Buter) today in Harrisburg joined a group of legislators who held a Capitol news conference calling on Gov. Tom Wolf to sign into law a bill that would reform Pennsylvania’s welfare system and could save taxpayers millions of dollars.
Jul. 12, 2017 /
![Local Lawmakers Pleased Clarion University Can Help with Opioid Crisis]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Lee James (R-Venango/Butler), both members of the Clarion University Council of Trustees, along with Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango/Butler) today applauded the efforts of the university to respond to the state’s growing opioid epidemic by implementing a new certificate program for recovery specialists.
Jun. 08, 2017 /
![James Votes for Public Pension Reform Measure Headed to Governor to Be Signed Into Law]()
Bill would reduce costs for taxpayers, protect benefits for current workers
May. 09, 2017 /
![James Invites Anglers and Boaters to Fish and Boat Commission Informational Event on Saturday]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Buter) is inviting local anglers, boaters and others interested in Pennsylvania waterways to join him Saturday, May 13, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Nature Lodge at Two Mile Run County Park for an informational event featuring the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Mar. 30, 2017 /
![James and Ellis Announce $128,000 Grant for Local Water Treatment Plants]()
SENECA – Many Butler County residents stand to benefit from a $128,000 state grant announced today by Reps. Lee James (R-Butler/Venango) and Brian Ellis (R-Butler) that would pay for improvements at four local water treatment plants.
Mar. 22, 2017 /
![James to Host Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinic Thursday in Oil City]()
Feb. 28, 2017 /
![James Invites Residents to Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics In Franklin and Oil City]()
SENECA – State Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Buter) is inviting local residents to join him at two local clinics – one in Franklin and the other in Oil City – where his office staff will help senior citizens and persons with disabilities fill out applications for a rebate of up to $650 on their property taxes or rent.