01/19/2012
HARRISBURG – At Wednesday’s House Gaming Oversight Committee hearing, Auditor General Jack Wagner expressed support for legislation that would require Pennsylvania’s auditor general to audit the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) every other year. Rep. John Maher (R-Allegheny) agrees with Wagner that the law should require such audits, but believes a new law should go further to protect these state funds.
06/07/2011
By a unanimous vote, the House approved a measure sponsored by Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland) that provides for the licensing and use of the PA Preferred® trademark for the promotion of Pennsylvania’s agricultural commodities.
05/11/2011
Rep. John Maher (R-Allegheny/Washington) received the top honor awarded by the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) and the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine (PennVet) on May 10.
02/11/2011
Rep. John Maher would like to alert eligible residents that now is the time to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.
11/04/2010
Rep. John Maher (R-Allegheny/Washington) today announced that Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting cash grant applications. Crisis grants will be available on Jan. 3, 2011.
02/15/2010
Rep. John Maher (R-Upper St. Clair) announces that active military personnel and veterans may be eligible for forgiveness of certain education loans.
10/24/2006
Hailed as the toughest, most expansive lobbying law passed by the state
06/22/2006
Landmark reform legislation, sponsored by Rep. John Maher (R-Allegheny/Washington), will shed light on the shadowy business of lobbying.
11/09/2005
In an effort to reduce identity theft and unwanted credit card solicitations, a national opt-out program has been set up for consumers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Rep. John Maher (R-Allegheny/Washington).
10/31/2005
State Representative John Maher (R-Bethel Park) recognized student representatives of Bethel Park High School PRIDE (Parent Resources Institute for Drug Education) Tuesday at the Pennsylvanians Against Underage Drinking (PAUD) Fifth Annual Youth Rally Day at the State Capitol.
06/03/2004
Rep. John Maher (R-Upper St. Clair) today applauded the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency?s distribution of $264,313 in grant money to Washington and Allegheny counties for emergency planning and training needs.
03/17/2004
Controversy was overcome today when the House State Government Committee unanimously passed legislation that would shed public light on lobbying.
11/19/2002
Rep. John Maher’s (R-40) legislation to provide bonuses to honorably discharged Pennsylvania veterans in recognition of their service in the United States Merchant Marine during World War II was unanimously approved by the House this week.
09/24/2002
The pleas of more than 75,000 Pennsylvanians who are calling for the elimination of residential property taxes were heard today at the Capitol when Rep. John Maher (R-Allegheny) hosted a press conference for the STOP (Stop Taxing Our Properties) organization.