Mar. 30, 2022 /
![Boback: House Passes Resolution to Extend Disaster Emergency Declaration for Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse]()
HARRISBURG – A concurrent resolution to extend the governor’s disaster emergency declaration related to the January bridge collapse in Pittsburgh until Sept. 30 was adopted by the House of Representatives today. House Resolution 188 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Mar. 30, 2022 /
![Federal COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Available, Says Boback]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania residents who incurred funeral expenses for a COVID-19-related death are encouraged to apply for federal assistance to help ease the financial burden brought on by the pandemic, said Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming).
Mar. 04, 2022 /
![DMVA to Host Virtual Veteran Town Hall on March 16, Says Boback]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) will host the first in a five-part series of virtual Veteran Town Halls on Wednesday, March 16, from 5-6:30 p.m., according to Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming). The topic will be veteran suicide prevention, with a focus on the support and resources available to veterans throughout the Commonwealth.
Mar. 03, 2022 /
![Boback and Committee Review Military-Related Programs]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, on Wednesday led an informational meeting to review three programs over which the committee has oversight.
Mar. 02, 2022 /
![Boback Leads Hearing on Pennsylvania’s EMS Crisis]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, on Tuesday convened a public hearing to examine Pennsylvania’s emergency medical services (EMS) crisis.
Feb. 28, 2022 /
![Boback and Committee to Review Military-Related Programs]()
WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will lead an informational meeting to review various programs over which the committee has oversight.
Feb. 25, 2022 /
![Boback to Lead Hearing on EMS Crisis]()
WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will convene a public hearing regarding Pennsylvania’s emergency medical services (EMS) crisis. The committee will hear testimony focusing on recruitment and retention of personnel, financial needs, billing constraints, hospital emergency room protocols, local government support initiatives and COVID-19 challenges to the EMS system.
Feb. 16, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), majority chairman of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, recently welcomed its newest member, Rep. Thom Welby (D-Lackawanna). Boback and Welby have worked together in the past to benefit veterans and she looks forward to sharing his expertise with the committee.
Feb. 10, 2022 /
![Boback Announces First Responder Grants]()
HARRISBURG – Twenty-five fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations in the 117th Legislative District were awarded more than $331,000 in funding support through the 2021-22 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) announced today.
Feb. 09, 2022 /
![Boback’s Resolution would Extend Disaster Emergency Declaration for Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse]()
HARRISBURG – A concurrent resolution to extend the governor’s disaster emergency declaration related to the recent bridge collapse in Pittsburgh, sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), was unanimously adopted by the House of Representatives today. House Resolution 173 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Feb. 07, 2022 /
![Boback’s Bill to Establish Purple Star School Program Passed by House]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to establish the Purple Star School Program in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, advanced to the Senate after its unanimous passage in the House of Representatives today.
Feb. 04, 2022 /
![National Guard Academy for At-Risk Youth Set to Open in PA]()
By State Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming)
Jan. 25, 2022 /
![House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee Advances Proposals to Benefit Female Veterans and Children of Military Families, Says Boback]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, on Monday led a voting meeting at which six pieces of legislation to benefit Pennsylvania’s military members, veterans and emergency responders were unanimously approved.
Jan. 20, 2022 /
![Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee to Hold Voting Meeting on Monday]()
WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will lead a voting meeting to consider six pieces of legislation.
Jan. 05, 2022 /
![Here’s How to Voice Your Concerns on New State House Districts]()
Due to the overwhelming number of inquiries I have received from residents regarding the proposed new boundaries of the 117th Legislative District, I am sending the following information for those who wish to provide their feedback.
Dec. 06, 2021 /
![Boback Announces State Funds for Lackawanna Trail School District Building Project]()
HARRISBURG – The Lackawanna Trail School District today was awarded $500,000 for a major building project through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), announced Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) who played a key role in securing the state funding.
Nov. 29, 2021 /
![Boback Announces Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) announces a start- up support group to assist Wyoming County grandparents who are raising grandchildren.
Nov. 15, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, today welcomed the Pennsylvania Wing of the Civil Air Patrol to the Capitol in Harrisburg to recognize its 80th anniversary.
Nov. 12, 2021 /
![Boback Welcomes Civil Air Patrol to Capitol for 80th Anniversary]()
WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will lead a press conference to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol and swear in the next legislative squadron.
Nov. 10, 2021 /
![Boback Announces the Unanimous Passage of Veterans Bills Package by the House]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, announced the unanimous passage of the Veterans Day package of bills through the House today.