State Representative Jaret Gibbons had a big win this week when Daniel’s Law unanimously passed the House Judiciary Committee. The bill is named after New Castle resident Daniel Gallatin, who was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a woman who was texting while driving. If you are a subscriber to the Beaver County Times, […]
Governor Wolf to Sign Liquor Reform Bill
Big news for any Pennsylvanian over the age of 21: Liquor reform is finally here. Governor Tom Wolf will sign the bill at 4 pm today which will enact this piece of legislation that was passed yesterday. The law will go into effect within the next couple of months. The bill will allow grocery stores to […]
State Rep Matzie Comments on the Shell Cracker Plant in Beaver County
State Representative Rob Matzie was featured on the PA House YouTube Channel yesterday commenting on Shell’s decision to move forward with the proposed cracker plant in Beaver County. Matzie points out that this type of progress will lead to more people spending money and an improved local economy. He also states that the trickle-down effect […]
Beaver County Democrats Support Working Families
Beaver County elected officials, Connie Javens, Judy Enslen, Jan Beall, Tracy Patton, and Nancy Werme, joined the picket line and brought food and beverages to striking SEIU workers outside the Beaver County Courthouse on Tuesday, June 7. More than 130 rank and file members of the bargaining unit voted to strike for one day to protest […]
Beaver County Young Democrats to Host Opioid Forum
The Beaver County Young Democrats are hosting an opioid forum on Monday, June 13, to raise awareness about the destruction that heroin and other opiates are causing in our community. Lou Gentile, chairman of the Beaver County Democratic Party, will lead the forum, held in the Beaver Falls Senior High School Auditorium. The event will […]
