Feb. 06, 2024 /
![Much Work on the Budget Lies Ahead, Says Watro]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne) attended a joint session of the General Assembly today during which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his state budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Dec. 19, 2023 /
![Watro Announces $4.6 Million in State Funding for Water, Sewer System Upgrades in Luzerne, Schuylkill Counties]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced the awarding of more than $4.6 million in state funding to municipal authorities in Luzerne and Schuylkill counties for critical water and sewer system improvement projects.
Oct. 18, 2023 /
![Watro’s Bill to Help Veterans Obtain Emergency Medical Services Licenses Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
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.
Oct. 11, 2023 /
![Watro, Argall to Co-Host Scam Seminar in Hazleton on Oct. 27]()
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.
Aug. 02, 2023 /
![Watro Strongly Opposed to Biden Administration’s Withholding of Funding to Schools with Hunting, Archery Programs]()
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.
Jul. 18, 2023 /
![Watro Seeking Public Input on Local Issues]()
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.”
Jul. 08, 2023 /
![Watro Named to House Education Committee]()
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.
Jun. 22, 2023 /
![Watro’s Bill to Help Veterans Obtain EMT Licenses Passed by House]()
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.
Mar. 07, 2023 /
![Watro Announces Committee Assignments for 2023-24 Legislative Session]()
HARRISBURG– Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) is pleased to announce his assignments to the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness and Local Government committees.
Mar. 01, 2023 /
![Watro Announces 2023 Trout Stocking Schedule, Mentored Youth Trout Day]()
HAZLETON– The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PBFC) has made its 2023 trout stocking schedule available via the FishBoatPA mobile app and website, Fishandboat.com, according to state Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill).
Feb. 22, 2023 /
![Watro Pleased to Announce End of Mahanoy City’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47]()
MAHAONY CITY – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today is pleased to announce that Mahanoy City has been relieved of its “distressed city” status.
Jan. 05, 2023 /
![Watro Announces New District Office Locations to Better Serve Constituents]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announces two new district office locations.
Jan. 04, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) took the oath of office to begin his first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during a ceremony at the state Capitol in Harrisburg.
Jan. 03, 2023 /
![Watro To Take Oath of Office Jan. 3]()
WHAT: Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) will be sworn into office to continue to serve as the state representative of the 116th Legislative District.