Jun. 25, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Votes to Protect Taxpayers Using 2019-20 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) today issued the following statement after House passage of the $33.997 billion state budget:
Jun. 18, 2019 /
![Are You Owed Unclaimed Property?]()
While it may be hard to believe, Pennsylvania residents have been separated from $3.4 billion of their financial assets. Either they didn’t know the money was theirs, or they forgot it was available.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Announces Veterans Assistance Hours on June 14]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) announced that on Friday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., his district office will host appointments with an outreach specialist from the American Legion for veterans who have questions about benefits and services they have earned.
May. 10, 2019 /
![Ensuring Better Health Outcomes for Stroke Victims - By Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh)]()
According to the National Institutes of Health, every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke, and every 40 minutes someone dies from a stroke.
May. 10, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Named Member of CSG National Future of Work Task Force]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) has been selected to serve on The Council of State Governments’ (CSG) national Future of Work Task Force.
May. 01, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Congratulates Area School Districts Awarded School Safety Grants]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) today congratulated several school districts within the 134th Legislative District that were awarded a combined total of $753,422 in school safety grants.
Apr. 30, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Announces Veterans Assistance Hours on May 10]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) announced that on Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., his district office will host appointments with an outreach specialist from the American Legion for veterans who have questions about benefits and services they have earned.
Apr. 04, 2019 /
![Combatting Identity Theft through Document Shredding - By Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks)]()
Identity thieves have never shied from targeting society’s most vulnerable citizens like our seniors and veterans. Now, they have reached even lower lows – victimizing children, oftentimes ones younger than age 7.
Apr. 02, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Announces Spring Shredder Event]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh) will be co-hosting a public paper shredder event on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Township Administration Building, located at 3402 Brookside Road, Macungie. The event will be co-hosted by Sen. Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) and Lower Macungie Township.
Apr. 01, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Says Veterans Assistance Hours Slated for April 12]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) announced that on Friday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., he will host appointments with an outreach specialist from the American Legion in his district office for veterans who have questions about benefits and services they have earned.
Mar. 27, 2019 /
![Mackenzie, Schwank Say Long-Awaited Topton Land Swap Deal Approved by General Assembly]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) and Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) announced today that Mackenzie’s House Bill 18, which would authorize a land swap in Topton Borough, is now on its way to the governor to be signed into law.
Mar. 20, 2019 /
![House Approves Mackenzie Bill to Ensure Students are Career Bound]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives this week passed a package of bills aimed at expanding workforce development initiatives in Pennsylvania. One of the bills, House Bill 425, authored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks), would help increase awareness among middle and high school students about potential career opportunities in high-demand fields.
Mar. 06, 2019 /
![Workforce Development Takes Center Stage]()
The governor recently signed an executive order to create the Keystone Economic Development and Workforce Command Center to address the state’s skills gap and worker shortages. Workforce development is an issue I have always been passionate about and I am pleased the governor is also prioritizing the importance of preparing our workforce for available jobs.
Feb. 27, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Announces March Veterans Assistance Hours]()
HARRISBURG – On Friday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) will host appointments with an outreach specialist from the American Legion for veterans who have questions about benefits and services they have earned.
Feb. 26, 2019 /
![Berks County Intermediate Unit Awarded $494,368 Grant to Advance STEM Education Opportunities, Says Mackenzie]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) congratulated Berks County Intermediate Unit on being selected to receive a PAsmart Grant in the amount of $494,368 to provide more STEM opportunities for area students.
Feb. 19, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Supports New Legislative Agenda Highlighting Workforce Development]()
HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s announcement today that he signed an executive order to create the Keystone Economic Development and Workforce Command Center to address the skills gap and worker shortages, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) said he supports the governor’s plan and has been advocating for greater focus on workforce development as it pertains to training and job opportunity awareness for several years.
Feb. 12, 2019 /
![Apply Now for 2018 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program]()
Property taxes continue to place a heavy financial burden on many Pennsylvania citizens, but perhaps none more than seniors and those with disabilities living on fixed incomes. To help meet their property tax obligations, the state operates the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.
Feb. 05, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Issues Statement on Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s budget address this morning, state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) issued a statement on the $34 billion spending plan:
Jan. 30, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Assigned Committees for 2019-20 Legislative Session]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) has recently been appointed to serve on the following House standing committees: Labor and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Commerce, and Environmental Resources and Energy. In addition, he will serve as vice chairman of the Labor and Industry Committee and as chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Services and Banking under the Commerce Committee.
Jan. 29, 2019 /
![Mackenzie to Host Veterans Assistance Hours Feb. 8 in Macungie]()
HARRISBURG – On Friday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) will host appointments with an outreach specialist from the American Legion for veterans who have questions about benefits and services they have earned.