House Committee Approves Day Bill to Fund Personal Protective Equipment at Long-Term Care Facilities

Jun. 01, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, May 26, legislation sponsored by Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), chairman of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, was approved by his committee. This legislationwould establish a grant program to provide funding for long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania so they can acquire personal protective equipment to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Day Hosts Committee Meeting to Look Into COVID-19 Situation in PA Nursing Homes

May. 08, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Aging and Older Services Committee Chairman Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) Thursday in Harrisburg hosted an informational meeting so legislators could hear from industry experts about the unique challenges COVID-19 is placing on nursing homes and long-term care facilities in the Commonwealth.

Education is Continuing

Apr. 23, 2020 /

NEW TRIPOLI – State Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) today announced Berks County Intermediate Unit will receive a state grant of more than $10,000 to help students continue to learn during the school shutdown caused by the COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic.

Day Hosts Committee Hearing on Bills to Combat Elder Abuse

Feb. 21, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) convened a House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee hearing Friday in Bucks County to listen to stakeholders with an interest in a four-bill package of legislation aimed at combatting elder abuse.

Turzai Appoints Murt, Day to New Committee Chairmanships

Jan. 07, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) announced today he has appointed Rep. Tom Murt (R-Montgomery) to serve as chair of the Human Services Committee and Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) as chair of the Aging and Older Adult Services Committee during the 2019-20 Legislative Session.

Day Invites Residents to Spotted Lanternfly Seminar

Jul. 26, 2019 /

NEW TRIPOLI – State Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) is inviting local residents to join him Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Good Will Fire Company No. 1 in Trexlertown for a seminar about the spotted lanternfly and how it could affect them.

Day Votes for State Budget with No New or Increased Taxes

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) today in Harrisburg voted for a state budget bill approved by the House that would fund the core functions of state government without asking taxpayers to pay more through new or increased taxes.

Rep. Day’s Office Can Help Recent Graduates Acquire Professional Licenses

Jun. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Some recent high school and college graduates need more than their diploma in order to pursue their careers in Pennsylvania. Some graduates need a professional license issued by the Commonwealth, and Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) and his district office staff can help them acquire it.

Day: State Disaster Relief Approved for Eligible Lehigh, Berks Farmers

Mar. 29, 2019 /

NEW TRIPOLI – Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture for approving statewide disaster relief for eligible farmers in Lehigh and Berks counties, along with 59 other Pennsylvania counties, to help recoup losses caused by the extended rainfall in the 2018 crop year.

Day Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) today issued the following statement regarding the governor’s 2019-20 budget proposal, which was unveiled Tuesday to the General Assembly:

Day Announces Committee Assignments for 2019-20 Session

Jan. 22, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) today announced he has been named to two new House committees for the 2019-20 session which will allow him to provide legislative oversight on critical issues impacting the lives of citizens in the 187th District and across Pennsylvania.