Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

Mar. 06, 2019 /

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.

Mackenzie Announces March Veterans Assistance Hours

Feb. 27, 2019 /

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.

Mackenzie Supports New Legislative Agenda Highlighting Workforce Development

Feb. 19, 2019 /

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.

Apply Now for 2018 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Feb. 12, 2019 /

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.

Mackenzie Assigned Committees for 2019-20 Legislative Session

Jan. 30, 2019 /

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.

Mackenzie to Host Veterans Assistance Hours Feb. 8 in Macungie

Jan. 29, 2019 /

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.

Mackenzie, Health Officials to Announce State’s First Maternal Health Awareness Day

Jan. 22, 2019 /

WHAT: State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks), along with a deputy secretary from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and health care providers, are holding a press conference to promote the state’s first-ever Maternal Health Awareness Day. Despite advances in medical science and technology, deaths related to complications from pregnancy and childbirth are on the rise nationally and in Pennsylvania. House Resolution 27, authored by Mackenzie, is designed to raise public awareness about maternal health and promote maternal safety.

Tax Identity Theft

Jan. 16, 2019 /

The “identity” of millions of individuals continues to be stolen by savvy thieves each year in the United States. Today’s thieves are going after not just old bank statements, but old tax returns, and they are not just rooting through the trash, but are often using skimmers to collect credit card information or are getting information electronically through poorly safeguarded personal computers.

Mackenzie Begins Fifth Term in Office Representing Lehigh, Berks Counties

Jan. 15, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – On New Year’s Day, state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) took the oath of office as state representative of the 134th Legislative District covering parts of Lehigh and Berks counties. This is Mackenzie’s fifth term in office. He has also been reappointed a House Majority Deputy Whip for the 2019-20 session.

Mackenzie Announces January Veterans Assistance Hours

Jan. 04, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – On Friday, Jan. 11, 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.

Mackenzie Announces December Veterans Assistance Hours

Nov. 26, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – On Friday, Dec. 14, 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.

Mackenzie Announces School Safety Grants

Oct. 31, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) today announced that every school district in the 134th Legislative District has been approved to receive a $25,000 grant from the state to assist with security enhancements.