Sep. 09, 2020 /
![Majority Policy Committee to Discuss COVID-19 Impact, Economic Recovery for Health Care and Social Assistance Services]()
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.
Jul. 09, 2020 /
![House Republicans Express Concern Over Health Secretary’s Westmoreland County Restaurant Shutdown Threat]()
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.
May. 26, 2020 /
![Causer, Dunbar Bill to Boost Rural Broadband Access Earns Committee Approval]()
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.
Apr. 30, 2020 /
![House Republicans Move to Expand COVID-19 Testing]()
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.
Mar. 10, 2020 /
![Causer, Dunbar Proposal to Boost Rural Broadband Access]()
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.
Feb. 26, 2020 /
![Norwin and Penn Trafford School Districts Awarded $90,000 in School Safety and Security Grants, Confirms Dunbar]()
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).
Nov. 08, 2019 /
![Dunbar Concealed Carry Seminar Set for Saturday, Nov. 16]()
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
Aug. 29, 2019 /
![Dunbar Announces Dates for Annual Senior Expo and Children/Family Expo in September]()
NORTH HUNTINGDON – Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) is inviting District 56 residents to attend his upcoming district events.
Jun. 28, 2019 /
![Dunbar Says Final State Budget Capitalizes on Flourishing National Economy]()
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.
Jun. 20, 2019 /
![House Approves Dunbar Bill To Eliminate Cash Assistance Fraud and Abuse]()
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.
Apr. 08, 2019 /
![Dunbar to Discuss Legislation to Eliminate Unfunded Cash Welfare Program on PCN]()
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.
Feb. 08, 2019 /
![Barrar and House Committee to Receive SR 6 Update]()
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.
Oct. 09, 2018 /
![Dunbar Confirms $60,000 School Safety Grant for Penn Trafford School District]()
PENN TOWNSHIP – Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) today announced that a targeted school safety grant totaling $60,000 has been awarded to Penn Trafford School District.
Sep. 06, 2018 /
![Dunbar to Host Annual Senior Expo and Children’s Expo in September]()
NORTH HUNTINGDON – Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) is inviting District 56 residents to attend one or both of his upcoming district events.
Sep. 27, 2017 /
![House Reps: Better to Prioritize Than to Raise Taxes]()
It’s important to address the concerns raised by Westmoreland Conservation District Board Chairman Ronald Rohall who authored a Sept. 21 commentary regarding the House- approved budget revenue plan, also known as the Taxpayer Protection Plan.
Sep. 12, 2017 /
![Dunbar to Host Annual Expos for Seniors, Families and Children]()
NORTH HUNTINGDON – Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) is inviting District 56 residents to attend one or both of his upcoming district events.
Jun. 28, 2017 /
![Dunbar Selected to Serve on House Select Subcommittee on Tax Reform]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) today announced he has been appointed to serve on the House Finance Committee’s Select Subcommittee on Tax Modernization and Reform by Finance Committee Chairman Bernie O’Neill (R-Bucks).
May. 01, 2017 /
![Dunbar District Office Staff to Offer Free Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance]()
PENN TWP. – Rep. George Dunbar’s (R-Westmoreland) district office staff will be available to provide FREE application assistance for the state’s 2016 Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program in North Huntingdon Township and Trafford Borough.
Apr. 18, 2017 /
![Dunbar Schedules Budget and Tax Forums in Penn Township and Irwin]()
PENN TWP. – Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) announced today that he is hosting two Budget and Tax Forums to allow District 56 residents to discuss the 2017-18 state budget.
Apr. 03, 2017 /
![Dunbar to Discuss State Budget on PCN Live Call-In Program]()
WHAT: House Majority Appropriations Vice Chairman, Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland), will be a featured guest on “PCN Live Call-In Program” to provide an update on the 2017-18 state budget and will answer questions and comments from viewers periodically throughout the show. The budget deadline is June 30. Viewers are invited to call 1-877-726-5001 with their comments or questions.