Local Legislators Praise Gas Impact Fees for Region

Jun. 24, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The Marcellus Shale Impact Tax will deliver more than $32.8 million in funding to communities in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union Counties, according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Garth Everett (R-84) and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-83).

Governor Ignores Need to Get PA Back to Work, End Business Shutdown Order

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Stressing that Gov. Tom Wolf’s extended lockdown of Pennsylvania is hurting families and doing irreparable harm to employers, the House and Senate this week voted to approve a measure that would end the statewide shutdown, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union), Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union), and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming).

Wheeland District Office to Close to Walk-Ins

Mar. 17, 2020 /

WILLIAMSPORT - Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18, the district office of Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) will be closed to walk-ins in accordance with statewide public health efforts to mitigate the COVID-19 virus.

Everett, Wheeland Cancel Gun Law Seminar Due to Coronavirus

Mar. 16, 2020 /

WILLIAMSPORT – Reps. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) and Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) have canceled their Gun Law Seminar until further notice due to public health concerns and guidelines concerning the coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19. The event was scheduled for Thursday, March 26 at the Clinton Township Fire Hall.

Speaker Turzai, Wheeland to Visit Pennsylvania College of Technology

Nov. 13, 2019 /

WHAT: Speaker Mike Turzai (R-28) and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-83) will visit the Pennsylvania College of Technology. The tour will begin at The Victorian House, where Turzai and Wheeland will be met by Penn College of Technology officials, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Garth Everett (R-84). The group will then tour the Welding and Metal Fabrication Technologies Center, the Advanced Manufacturing Labs, and the Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology Center.

Everett, Wheeland to Host Senior Scam Seminar in Williamsport

Oct. 17, 2019 /

WILLIAMSPORT – Reps. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) and Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) will host a Senior Scam Seminar on Friday, Nov. 1, from 1 - 3 p.m., at the River Walk Senior Center, located at 423 E. Central Ave., South Williamsport.

Everett, Wheeland to Host Gun Law Seminar in Linden

Oct. 16, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) and Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) will be hosting a Gun Law Seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Woodward Township Fire Hall, located at 4147 N. Route 220 Hwy., Linden.

Everett, Wheeland to Host Gun Law Seminar in Linden

Oct. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) and Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) will be hosting a Gun Law Seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Woodward Township Fire Hall, located at 4147 N. Route 220 Hwy., Linden.

Wheeland Says Lycoming to Receive Funding for Street Sweeper to Protect Waterways

Jul. 22, 2019 /

WILLIAMSPORT – Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) announced today that Old Lycoming Township in Lycoming County will receive a loan of $384,465 through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Wheeland was an instrumental negotiator and worked with PENNVEST to secure this much-needed funding.

Wheeland Invites Constituents to Free Senior Fair

Jul. 09, 2019 /

WILLIAMSPORT – Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) will host a free senior fair on Wednesday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Lycoming Township Fire Hall, located at 1600 Dewey Ave., Williamsport. The resource fair will feature local vendors offering government services, health screenings, fitness and nutrition information, volunteer opportunities, health and elder care, insurance information, and more.

Wheeland Votes for Budget with Rainy Day Fund, No Tax Increases, No New Taxes or Fees

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting for House Bill 790, the General Appropriations portion of the 2019-20 state budget, which passed the state House today by a vote of 140-62. The legislation may now be taken up by the state Senate.

Wheeland Introduces Bill to Strengthen Voter ID Law

Jun. 04, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) to apply voter ID requirements to each and every election, including photo and non-photo options as acceptable forms of ID, has formally been introduced. House Bill 1579 was discussed at the House State Government Committee informational meeting today regarding voting and election issues.

Everett, Wheeland to Host Gun Law Seminar in Williamsport

May. 20, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) and Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) will host a Gun Law Seminar on Wednesday, May 29, at 6 p.m. at the Loyalsock Volunteer Fire Company, located at 715 Northway Road, Williamsport.

Wheeland Honors Coach Insinger

Apr. 10, 2019 /

Wheeland Honors Coach Insinger

Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) presented a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to Coach Insinger in recognition of his 1000th win as head basketball coach.