Senator Eichelberger

Some are watching because they might be next

John Eichelberger — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:17:57 +0000

I only had one office appointment today and a luncheon, so I got more paperwork done than usual. I also did a couple of newspaper interviews, one on local government and one on the Marriage Protection Amendment. We spend a lot of time in the office planning events and today included problems with one coming up. We eventually got things straightened out, but no matter how much you try, there always seems to be issues that you don’t foresee. The Mike Veon case went to the jury this afternoon. I mentioned last night that this should be a slam dunk. Watching how long the jury is out might be an indication of how conclusive the prosecution’s case was. Everyone in Harrisburg is watching this and some are watching because they might be next.

- John

Energy Expo

John Eichelberger — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:38:16 +0000

Now an extension of the Raystown Lake Region Home and Garden Show

Huntingdon, PA, March 12, 2010 – On Friday, March 19, 2010, Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. and the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce will co-host an Energy Expo at the Peebles Plaza where residents can learn about energy saving measures. Electricity is on the minds of consumers these days as utility rate caps are scheduled to expire on January 1, 2011. This is one reason why Senator Eichelberger and the Chamber feel that energy is a top priority and that individuals and families need to know how to prepare.

Who: Senator Eichelberger and the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce

What: Energy Expo

When: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Where: Peebles Plaza

The Energy Expo will provide information about energy assistance offered through utility companies and government programs. For example, homeowners taking steps to ensure their homes are energy efficient may qualify for the Keystone HELP Program. This program, which is primarily supported by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, provides homeowners with unsecured lines of credit at competitive interest rates. There are no fees, closing costs or penalties for early payment. This is just one of many government programs available to Pennsylvanians. Admission to the Energy Expo is free.

Please contact Wendy Reitz, Legislative Aide, at 1-866-509-EICH(3424) or email wreitz@pasen.gov for further information.

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2010 Emergency Services Workshop

John Eichelberger — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:36:41 +0000

All Fire and Emergency Services Personnel Invited

Breezewood, PA, March 10, 2010 – State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. is sponsoring an Emergency Services Workshop for fire and EMS organizations within the state’s 30th Senatorial District which includes Bedford, Blair, Fulton, and Huntingdon Counties and a portion of Mifflin County.

Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Breezewood Fire Hall

150 Municipal Road

Breezewood, PA

This free workshop will offer information on resources available for emergency service organizations. The State Fire Commissioner, Mr. Edward Mann, will provide information on various state grant programs and state cost-saving programs, as well as some federal grants and loans. In addition to funding and resource information, the workshop will also provide an update on legislative issues that affect fire and ambulance services.

For additional information or to register for the event, please contact Michele Ivory at 1-866-509-EICH(3424) or email mivory@pasen.gov.

This case should be a slam dunk

John Eichelberger — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:11:49 +0000

I had a several appointments in the office today and went to an awards dinner tonight in Altoona. The Altoona Area Christian Coalition recognized four people that are “Remarkable Signs of Hope”. It was a nice event. Every time you don’t think that the world can work itself out of the awful jam it’s in, you see people like those recognized tonight and it lets you know there’s hope. There wasn’t too much state wide news today. The Veon Bonusgate case is winding down. The defense finished their case without having Mike Veon testify. This was apparently a surprise to the press who thought that he would. All that remains are closing arguments. After three years and 10 million bucks, this case should be a slam dunk for the prosecution, we’ll see.

- John

The world of state government is often upside down

John Eichelberger — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:08:25 +0000

I’m back from Harrisburg and glad to be home. It was one of those weeks at the capitol that makes me really wonder about the future of our Commonwealth. I have seen a good conservative organization lose credibility, a proposal for legislation based solely on poll numbers and the state’s budget secretary criticize a new office that would provide more financial information to the legislature. The world of state government is often upside down. It seems that the entire system is worse than ever. Just when many in the conservative movement thought that we were gaining on the tax and spend liberals who espouse shallow ideas that protect the status quo, we see the enemy within. Brighter days may be ahead, but we must fight to get them.

- John