Dec. 28, 2020 /
![2019-20 Legislative Wrap Up - By Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks)]()
The 2019-20 session was a busy and challenging time. We dealt with the passage of state budgets and the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to the passage of three of my bills that were signed into law, along with countless others.
Oct. 14, 2020 /
![Ensuring PA Stroke Victims Receive the Best Care Possible]()
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States today. In fact, every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke and every four minutes, someone dies of stroke. It is estimated worldwide that one out of every four individuals will suffer a stroke during his or her lifetime. To raise greater awareness about strokes and how to identify them, I have introduced a resolution recognizing Oct. 29, 2020, as World Stroke Day in Pennsylvania.
Sep. 17, 2020 /
![Senior Services Available]()
Senior citizens living on fixed incomes face a lot of financial challenges, and the state has set up several programs to help ease some of their stress. My staff can assist seniors with applications or provide more information on any of these programs. Just stop in, call or email us.
Jun. 04, 2020 /
![Part I of PA State Budget Enacted - By Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks)]()
Due to the unprecedented times we are currently experiencing, the General Assembly and the governor agreed upon a $25.8 billion state budget a month before the deadline in order to bring stability to those programs, services and agencies that rely on state funding. In order to provide that stability while also budgeting responsibly, the budget covers the next five months of funding with the exception of education and some human services programs, which are being funded for an entire 12 months.
Apr. 07, 2020 /
![New Deadlines Result from COVID-19 Pandemic]()
As we all continue to grapple with the changing world in which we currently find ourselves, government is doing what it can to ease deadlines and other mandates so more people have an opportunity to apply for and take care of certain government requirements.
Mar. 13, 2020 /
![Mackenzie Announces Suspension of In-Person Veterans Assistance Hours]()
HARRISBURG – Due to the current coronavirus outbreak in Pennsylvania, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) has announced that his monthly in-person veterans assistance appointment with an outreach specialist from the American Legion will be temporarily suspended.
Mar. 05, 2020 /
![Mackenzie Announces March Veterans Assistance Hours]()
HARRISBURG – On Friday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) will be holding his monthly veterans assistance hours. At that time an outreach specialist from the American Legion will be available to meet with veterans to discuss the benefits and services they have earned.
Feb. 26, 2020 /
![Mackenzie Announces School Safety Grants for Area Districts]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) today announced $240,000 in School Safety and Security Grants for school districts in the 134th Legislative District.
Feb. 05, 2020 /
![Mackenzie Appointed to EPA Local Government Advisory Committee]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) has recently been appointed to serve on the federal Environment Protection Agency’s (EPA) Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC).
Feb. 03, 2020 /
![2020 Census: What You Need to Know]()
Every 10 years, the federal government conducts a census as mandated by the U.S. Constitution in Article 1, Section 2 that is used to gather important data about the American people and the economy. We have counted our population every 10 years since 1790.
Jan. 27, 2020 /
![Mackenzie Announces February Veterans Assistance Hours]()
HARRISBURG – On Friday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) will be holding his monthly veterans assistance hours. At that time an outreach specialist from the American Legion will be available to meet with veterans to discuss the benefits and services they have earned.
Jan. 09, 2020 /
![Mackenzie Says PA UC Tax Rate Lowest in 30 Years]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) today welcomed news of a 30-year record low in the unemployment compensation (UC) tax rate in Pennsylvania, and the revived health of the UC Trust Fund.
Dec. 17, 2019 /
![Veterans Assistance Hours Slated for Jan. 10, Says Mackenzie]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) will be holding his monthly veterans assistance hours on Friday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. At that time an outreach specialist from the American Legion will be available to meet with veterans to discuss the benefits and services they have earned.
Dec. 16, 2019 /
![Year in Review]()
The year 2019 has been a busy one! I have been meeting with many constituents both in Harrisburg and the district listening to their concerns and ideas. I have also been attending a great many meetings, hearings, and tours to talk with experts and expand my education on various issues. I authored several legislative measures with two of them becoming law this past year. I am also already working on new legislative proposals for 2020.
Dec. 03, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Announces December Veterans Assistance Hours]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) will be holding his monthly veterans assistance hours on Friday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. At that time an outreach specialist from the American Legion will be available to meet with veterans to discuss the benefits and services they have earned.
Oct. 15, 2019 /
![New Law Requires Construction Industry Employers to Use E-Verify System]()
A new law I authored, known as the Construction Industry Employee Verification Act, recently became law and will take effect next year. This law will require employers in the construction industry to use the federal E-Verify system to ensure their new hires do not include individuals not authorized to work in the United States.
Oct. 08, 2019 /
![Mackenzie to Host 2019 Senior Expo Oct. 24]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) is inviting area senior citizens and their caregivers to his annual Senior Expo on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road, Macungie. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Oct. 07, 2019 /
![New Law Authored by Mackenzie Requires Employers in Construction Industry to Use Federal E-Verify System]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks), known as the Construction Industry Employee Verification Act, has become law. It will require employers in the construction industry to use the federal E-Verify system to ensure that their employees don’t include individuals not authorized to work in the United States.
Oct. 03, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Joins SBA Acting Director Pilkerton to Discuss USMCA and Workforce Development]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) joined U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton this week to discuss the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and workforce development issues during a visit of the manufacturing company ATAS International, Inc.
Oct. 01, 2019 /
![Mackenzie to Host Veterans Assistance Hours Oct. 11]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) is hosting veterans assistance hours on Friday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at his district office with an outreach specialist from the American Legion for veterans to discuss the benefits and services they have earned.