May. 14, 2020 / Press Release
![Rigby, Sankey Ask for ‘The Rest of the Story’]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Tommy Sankey (R-Hastings) and Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) both remember legendary radio broadcaster Paul Harvey very well.
May. 01, 2020 / Newspaper Columns
![Wolf: Call Off the Dogs, Focus on Pennsylvanians in Need]()
Our office is a “catch all” for state government information, which we then disseminate to our constituents. Right now, three out of four calls are from unemployed people trying to figure out where they are in the process of applying for compensation. They don’t contact us to hear “Did you try…” or “I don’t know…” But until Harrisburg starts focusing on these people who are hurting, the level of anger and frustration is only going to escalate.
Apr. 22, 2020 /
![Rigby, Sankey Vote for Choices, Jobs and Taxpayers]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Tommy Sankey (R-Hastings) and Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) like choices, especially during critical times like the present.
Apr. 15, 2020 /
![Gabler, Sankey Support Legislation to Protect Pennsylvania Jobs, Taxpayers during COVID-19 Crisis]()
HARRISBURG – The state House today advanced two pieces of legislation designed to keep Pennsylvania jobs competitive with neighboring states during the COVID-19 pandemic, while offering local governments and their constituents some flexibility during the pandemic.
Mar. 16, 2020 /
![Gabler, Sankey Change Office Policies in Response to COVID-19 Concerns]()
DUBOIS – In an effort to mitigate potential spread of the COVID-19 virus that has become a pandemic across Pennsylvania and the country, state Reps. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) are temporarily closing their district and state Capitol offices to in-person visits.
Feb. 04, 2020 /
![Gabler, Sankey Express Disappointment in Wolf's Proposal for More Debt, Taxes and Spending]()
HARRISBURG – In the wake of the governor’s annual state budget address, state Reps. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) expressed their disappointment in Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2020-21 budget proposal, a plan they describe as having “too much debt, too many taxes, and vast overspending.”
Jan. 13, 2020 /
![Lawmakers Unveil Bipartisan Bills to Fight Medicaid Fraud and Abuse]()
HARRISBURG – To ensure taxpayer dollars are used to fund the priorities of Pennsylvanians and not being used fraudulently or misspent, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers joined Attorney General Josh Shapiro to unveil a comprehensive plan to guarantee funding is being used on the people who truly need assistance.
Jan. 07, 2020 /
![Sankey January Outreach to Aid Local Veterans]()
CLEARFIELD – State Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) is again reaching out to veterans in the district he represents and encouraging their participation in a monthly service he provides.
Dec. 02, 2019 /
![Veterans Outreach Events Scheduled by Sankey]()
HARRISBURG – Veterans who live in the 73rd Legislative District are encouraged to take advantage of a service being offered by state Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) in cooperation with the Pennsylvania American Legion.
Nov. 22, 2019 /
![Online Training for Fire Companies is Overdue, Says Sankey]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) is glad to see an important segment of emergency responder training enter the 21st century.
Oct. 22, 2019 /
![Sankey November Outreach to Aid Local Veterans]()
CLEARFIELD – State Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) is again reaching out to veterans in the district he represents and encouraging their participation in a monthly service he provides.
Oct. 16, 2019 /
![Cambria County Bridge to Memorialize World War II Veteran]()
WHAT: The Plank Road/State Route 3047 bridge over the South Branch of Blacklick Creek in Blacklick Township, Cambria County will be renamed the Private First Class Steve L. Klosz Memorial Bridge.
Oct. 08, 2019 /
![Sankey to Honor Local War Hero in Bridge Renaming]()
WHAT: The Peg Run Road bridge over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, will be officially renamed the United States Army Sergeant Scott O. Henry Memorial Bridge.
Oct. 02, 2019 /
![Sankey Bridge Dedications to Honor Local Soldiers]()
HARRISBURG – A pair of Cambria County bridges are about to become official memorials to the life and service of fallen soldiers from Cambria and Indiana counties, according to state Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Cambria/Clearfield).
Sep. 19, 2019 /
![Sankey Schedules October Veterans Outreach Events]()
CLEARFIELD – Veterans who live in the 73rd Legislative District are encouraged to take advantage of a service being offered by state Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) in cooperation with the Pennsylvania American Legion.
Jul. 30, 2019 /
![Sankey Schedules August Veterans Outreach Events]()
CLEARFIELD – Veterans who live in the 73rd Legislative District are encouraged to take advantage of a service being offered by state Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) in cooperation with the Pennsylvania American Legion.
Jul. 18, 2019 /
![Sankey Bills to Honor Local Servicemen Become Law]()
HARRISBURG – Efforts by state Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) to honor the contributions of two Cambria County servicemen are officially a success with Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature on two pieces of legislation.
Jul. 11, 2019 /
![Sankey Legislation Addresses Backlog of Untested Rape Kits]()
HARRISBURG – The recently finalized 2019-20 state budget failed to include funding to specifically address Pennsylvania’s backlog of untested rape kits. State Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) has a legislative solution.
Jun. 26, 2019 /
![Sankey Reaches Out to Local Veterans in July]()
CLEARFIELD – State Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) is again reaching out to veterans in the district he represents and encouraging their participation in a monthly service he provides.
Jun. 25, 2019 /
![Gabler, Sankey Vote to Advance Key State Budget Bill]()
HARRISBURG – With support from both sides of the aisle, the state House today approved House Bill 790, the General Appropriations portion of the state budget package. The vote of 140-62 advances the legislation to the state Senate for consideration.