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. 04, 2020 /
![Mackenzie Issues Statement on Governor’s $36 Billion Budget Plan]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2020-21 budget proposal, which seeks to increase state spending by $2 billion:
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. 22, 2020 /
![Mackenzie Resolution Designates Jan. 23 Maternal Health Awareness Day in PA]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) today announced his resolution to raise awareness of the need for improved health care for expectant mothers and their babies. House Resolution 641 designates Jan. 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.
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.
Jan. 07, 2020 / Editorial
![Guard Yourself Against Tax Identity Theft]()
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.
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.
Sep. 19, 2019 /
![Mackenzie to Host Oct. 5 Shredder Event in Macungie]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) will host another of his popular shredder events on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Township Administration Building parking lot (outside Mackenzie’s district office). The address is 3400 Brookside Road, Macungie.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
![Mackenzie to Host Oct. 5 Shredder Event in Macungie]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) will host another of his popular shredder events on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Township Administration Building parking lot (outside Mackenzie’s district office). The address is 3400 Brookside Road, Macungie.
Sep. 16, 2019 /
![My Office is Ready to Assist Senior Citizens]()
Navigating the various state services available to senior citizens can be stressful. Fortunately, I have a well-trained staff in my office to assist residents of the 134th Legislative District and answer questions they have about the state-offered programs.
Sep. 06, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Offers Constituent Service Hours in Topton - Dates announced for the remainder of 2019]()
HARRISBURG – In order to provide more convenient service to residents living and working in the western portion of the district, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) offers constituent service hours every other Wednesday from 9:30 to noon at Topton Borough Hall.
Sep. 03, 2019 /
![Mackenzie to Host Town Hall Meeting Sept. 12]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) is hosting a town hall meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center.