05/16/2013
Our servicemen and servicewomen make countless sacrifices on the behalf of our country and its people, as well as for the protection of people around the world in need. Unfortunately, this intense commitment and dedication can sometimes lead to issues of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, or substance abuse in order to cope with the duties they performed, the situations they observed and the transition back to civilian life.
05/07/2013
HARRISBURG – In response to the flooding events in 2011, which left thousands of people without power and caused water damage to countless homes and businesses, Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is hosting an Emergency – Be Prepared Seminar for residents in the 183rd Legislative District on Thursday, May 23, from 7-9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Springhouse Middle School in Allentown.
04/24/2013
HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Slatington district office on Thursday, May 2.
04/01/2013
HARRISBURG – Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Northampton district office on Thursday, April 4.
03/11/2013
My legislative offices offer a variety of services to area residents, including assistance pertaining to state programs such as the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program and information on unclaimed property currently being held by the Pennsylvania Treasury that may belong to area individuals.
02/21/2013
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is teaming up with the Pennsylvania Treasury Department to host a free webinar for families interested in learning more about the PA 529 College Savings Program.
02/19/2013
WHAT: Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is hosting a financial aid seminar for students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades from Catasauqua, Northampton, Northern Lehigh, Parkland, and Whitehall-Coplay high schools, as well as students from Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, and their parents.
02/13/2013
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) has rescheduled her college financial aid seminar for area students and their parents for Tuesday, Feb. 19. The seminar is designed to help provide information and answer any questions families may have about financing higher education.
02/12/2013
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today unanimously approved legislation authored by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to create a dedicated funding stream for the creation and support of the Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) across the Commonwealth.
02/06/2013
HARRISBURG – On the heels of the recommendations of the Child Protection Task Force, which included funding for Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) as a priority, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation authored by Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to create a sustainable funding stream for these vital treatment programs across Pennsylvania.
01/30/2013
Back in the early 1970s, Pennsylvania created a lottery system with the sole purpose of providing funding support for program and services to assist older residents. Since its creation, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $22.6 billion to pharmaceutical assistance, area agencies on aging, senior centers, in-home services, shared- and free-ride programs, long-term living services and the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.
01/25/2013
WHAT: Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) is hosting a financial aid seminar for students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades from Catasauqua, Northampton, Northern Lehigh, Parkland high schools, as well as students from Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, and their parents.
01/23/2013
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) introduced a resolution unanimously approved by the House of Representatives to designate Friday, Feb. 1, as Wear Red for Women Day in Pennsylvania in order to raise awareness of women’s cardiovascular disease.
01/23/2013
HARRISBURG – On Thursday, Feb. 7, Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Northampton district office.
01/15/2013
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Northampton/Lehigh) will once again be hosting a college financial aid seminar for area students and their parents to help provide information and answer any questions they may have about financing higher education.