PA State Rep. Dane Watro represents the 116th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House 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 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.”

Watro Named to House Education Committee

Jul. 08, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today was appointed to serve on the Education Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2023-24 Legislative Session.

Watro’s Bill to Help Veterans Obtain EMT Licenses Passed by House

Jun. 22, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) that would streamline the professional licensing process for veterans seeking a civilian career as an emergency medical technician (EMT) or paramedic passed unanimously in the House of Representatives today. House Bill 404 will next be considered by the Senate.

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