Press Releases

Legislative Audit Advisory Commission to Release 2020 Audit

Jan. 29, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland), appointed to replace former Rep. Mark Keller as chairman of the Legislative Audit Advisory Commission (LAAC), and other LAAC members will meet to review and accept the audit for Fiscal Year 2020.

Dunbar Elected Majority Caucus Chairman, Following Footsteps of Closest Friend and Mentor Rep. Reese

Jan. 26, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) has been elected by his peers to serve as chairman of the state House Republican Caucus for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. Dunbar’s election fills the vacancy created by the passing of his close friend and mentor Rep. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset).

Causer-Dunbar Bill to Boost Rural Broadband Access Advances in Senate

Sep. 09, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland), prime sponsors of a bill to boost broadband internet service in the state’s most rural communities, today praised the bill’s unanimous passage by members of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee.

Majority Policy Committee to Discuss COVID-19 Impact, Economic Recovery for Health Care and Social Assistance Services

Sep. 09, 2020 /

WHAT: Members of the PA House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will meet to discuss COVID-19 impacts on health care and social assistance services in the Commonwealth, and their economic recovery efforts.

House Republicans Express Concern Over Health Secretary’s Westmoreland County Restaurant Shutdown Threat

Jul. 09, 2020 /

HARRISBURG - Today, Westmoreland County Republican House members expressed surprise, deep concern and frustration over Department of Health Secretary Rachel Levine's recent threat to close restaurants and bars for the next two weeks in Westmoreland County.

Causer, Dunbar Bill to Boost Rural Broadband Access Earns Committee Approval

May. 26, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The House Consumer Affairs Committee has advanced legislation authored by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) to help bring broadband services to the state’s rural communities.

House Republicans Move to Expand COVID-19 Testing

Apr. 30, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – As daily announcements from Gov. Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine say, expanded testing is the most crucial step in saving lives and helping Pennsylvania get back to normal. However, House Democrats disagreed, blocking the two-thirds vote required to pass an emergency bill to expand testing to Pennsylvanians on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday.

Causer, Dunbar Proposal to Boost Rural Broadband Access

Mar. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Working to bring broadband services to the state’s rural communities, Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) have introduced the Unserved High-Speed Broadband Funding Program.

Norwin and Penn Trafford School Districts Awarded $90,000 in School Safety and Security Grants, Confirms Dunbar

Feb. 26, 2020 /

PENN TOWNSHIP – Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) announced today that the School Safety and Security Committee has awarded approximately $90,000 in School Safety and Security Grants to two District 56 school districts—Norwin ($45,000) and Penn Trafford ($45,000).

Dunbar Concealed Carry Seminar Set for Saturday, Nov. 16

Nov. 08, 2019 /

PENN TOWNSHIP – Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) is inviting District 56 residents to attend his upcoming Concealed Carry Seminar on Saturday, Nov. 16, from noon - 2 p.m., at VFW Post 781, 100 Billott Avenue, Irwin

Dunbar Announces Dates for Annual Senior Expo and Children/Family Expo in September

Aug. 29, 2019 /

NORTH HUNTINGDON – Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) is inviting District 56 residents to attend his upcoming district events.

Dunbar Says Final State Budget Capitalizes on Flourishing National Economy

Jun. 28, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – House Appropriations Vice Chairman Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) confirmed today that the final 2018-19 state budget package that the Legislature advanced to the governor’s desk is once again a direct reflection of the thriving national economy, record low unemployment, nearly five years of maintaining consistent fiscal restraint on state spending and holding the line against raising taxes on hard-working Pennsylvanians.

House Approves Dunbar Bill To Eliminate Cash Assistance Fraud and Abuse

Jun. 20, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by House Appropriations Vice Chairman Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) to reenact the elimination of the General Assistance Cash Benefit program, effective July 1, 2019, was advanced by the Pennsylvania House today.

Dunbar to Discuss Legislation to Eliminate Unfunded Cash Welfare Program on PCN

Apr. 08, 2019 /

WHO: House Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) will be the featured guest on the Pennsylvania Cable Network’s On The Issues program.

Barrar and House Committee to Receive SR 6 Update

Feb. 08, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct an informational hearing to receive an update on Senate Resolution 6, which focuses on recruitment and retention of first responders.