PA State Rep. Dane Watro represents the 116th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House, servings parts of Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties.

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The 116th District consists of part of LUZERNE County consisting of the CITY of Hazleton and the TOWNSHIP of Hazle and the BOROUGH of West Hazleton; and part of SCHUYLKILL County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of East Union, Kline, Mahanoy, North Union and Union and the BOROUGHS of Mahanoy City, McAdoo, Ringtown and Shenandoah.

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Watro’s Bill to Help Veterans Obtain Emergency Medical Services Licenses Heads to Governor’s Desk

Oct. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) to streamline the professional licensing process for veterans seeking a civilian emergency medical services career in Pennsylvania passed unanimously in the Senate today. House Bill 404 now goes to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.

Watro, Argall to Co-Host Scam Seminar in Hazleton on Oct. 27

Oct. 11, 2023 /

HAZLETON – In their continuing effort to educate residents about financial fraud, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are co-hosting a scam seminar on Friday, Oct. 27, in Hazleton. The free event will take place at Faith Assembly of God Church, 34 Fox Manor Road, beginning at 10 a.m.

Watro Strongly Opposed to Biden Administration’s Withholding of Funding to Schools with Hunting, Archery Programs

Aug. 02, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) issued the following statement regarding the Biden administration’s decision to withhold funding for schools with hunting and archery programs based on its interpretation of a new law. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) was signed by the president last year after a string of mass shootings.

Watro Seeking Public Input on Local Issues

Jul. 18, 2023 /

HAZLETON – In an effort to gather greater public input on local and state issues within the 116th Legislative District, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne) today announced a new initiative he’s calling “Face the Future.”

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