Mackenzie Named House Republican Deputy Whip

Dec. 22, 2020 /

HARRISBURG - House Majority Whip, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Armstrong/Clarion/Forest), has named Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) to serve as a deputy whip in the 2021-22 Legislative Session, which begins in January.

Mackenzie’s Advanced Recycling Legislation Signed into Law

Nov. 25, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Today in Harrisburg, the governor signed into law legislation authored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) that will allow for streamlined permitting for new and advanced technology businesses, including advanced recycling operations.

Mackenzie Announces $373,185 Saved by Veteran Business Owners

Nov. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – A law authored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) a few years ago, known as Startups for Soldiers, is having continued success with 3,327 veterans and reservists saving $373,185 in business and professional licensing fee exemptions from September 2019 to August 2020.

Ensuring PA Stroke Victims Receive the Best Care Possible

Oct. 14, 2020 /

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.

Senior Services Available

Sep. 17, 2020 /

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.

Part I of PA State Budget Enacted - By Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks)

Jun. 04, 2020 /

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.

Mackenzie Announces $71.3 Million in Federal CARES Act Funds for Berks and Lehigh Counties

May. 28, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today passed Senate Bill 1108, which sets the guidelines for the distribution of $2.6 billion in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding. Under the bill, $625 million would be designated for counties, with Berks County set to receive $38 million and Lehigh County set to receive $33.3 million to help address impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh).

New Deadlines Result from COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr. 07, 2020 /

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.

Mackenzie Announces Suspension of In-Person Veterans Assistance Hours

Mar. 13, 2020 /

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.

Mackenzie Announces March Veterans Assistance Hours

Mar. 05, 2020 /

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.

2020 Census: What You Need to Know

Feb. 03, 2020 /

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.

Mackenzie Announces February Veterans Assistance Hours

Jan. 27, 2020 /

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.

Mackenzie Says PA UC Tax Rate Lowest in 30 Years

Jan. 09, 2020 /

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.

Guard Yourself Against Tax Identity Theft

Jan. 07, 2020 / Editorial

With everyone getting their financial papers together for their tax returns and working on cleaning out the clutter of 2019, I have once again introduced a House resolution to bring awareness to the crime of tax identity theft and what you can do to protect yourself.

Veterans Assistance Hours Slated for Jan. 10, Says Mackenzie

Dec. 17, 2019 /

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.