During the February 27th House Appropriations hearings, Pa. State Rep. Jesse Topper expresses concern about a wanted minimum wage increase and the effect such action will have toward small businesses.
Pa. State Rep. Jesse Topper, R-78th District, recognizes a Korean War prisoner by dedicating the Churchview Road bridge over Beaver Creek in South Woodbury Township as the PFC/POW William G. Koontz Memorial Bridge during a ceremony at Aug. 17.
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Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) had the privilege of hosting the state championship Bedford High School girls’ soccer team to the House earlier today. These young ladies battled through regulation knotted at 0 against Lewisburg before driving home the winning goal in overtime to become the PIAA Class 2A champions in November. We are all very proud of their accomplishments. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) presented Leah Marie Pepple, a grant writer with Allegany College of Maryland and the first woman firefighter for the Everett Fire Company, with a citation from the House of Representatives to honor her leadership role in our community. She was also recently honored with the 2018 ATHENA Award by Thomas Dealerships and the Bedford Business and Professional Women during the annual Bedford County Chamber of Commerce awards dinner. Attendees of the Bedford Senior Center once again made ornaments for the Capital Christmas Tree. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) had the privilege of taking the ornaments to Harrisburg, where they were hung on the tree. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) toured the Bedford County Technical Center on Nov. 20, 2018. The tech center strives to enrich the quality of life of the community through specialized learning opportunities. Pictured with Topper are Deputy Secretary of Labor and Industry Eileen Cipriani and Tech Center Administrative Director Mark Bollman. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) toured the Bedford County Technical Center on Nov. 20, 2018. The tech center strives to enrich the quality of life of the community through specialized learning opportunities. Pictured with Topper are Deputy Secretary of Labor and Industry Eileen Cipriani and Tech Center Administrative Director Mark Bollman. On Oct. 30, 2018, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) had the privilege of presenting Kaitlyn Maxwell with a citation from the House of Representatives to mark her scoring 100 career goals in soccer for Everett High School. On Oct. 30, 2018, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) had the privilege of presenting Kaitlyn Maxwell with a citation from the House of Representatives to mark her scoring 100 career goals in soccer for Everett High School. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) was joined by members of the Franklin County delegation to the General Assembly for the 3rd Annual Franklin County Legislative Breakfast, held in October 2018, to discuss state-related legislative issues. On Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, Rep. Jesse Topper attended the House Transportation Committee hearing at the Bedford County Airport to learn more about ways in which drones are being used to enhance safety, emergency preparedness and transportation. On Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, Rep. Jesse Topper attended the House Transportation Committee hearing at the Bedford County Airport to learn more about ways in which drones are being used to enhance safety, emergency preparedness and transportation. On Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, Rep. Jesse Topper attended the House Transportation Committee hearing at the Bedford County Airport to learn more about ways in which drones are being used to enhance safety, emergency preparedness and transportation. Another successful (and wet) week at the Fulton County Fair is in the books. I’m pictured with Izabella Keefer after purchasing her pig at the Youth Livestock Auction. Congratulations to all the participants! I had a great time on the Bedford County Farm Bureau’s Summer Legislative Farm Tour. We made stops at the Bedford Tech Center, Briar Valley Vineyard and Woy’s Dairy Farm. It was great meeting and speaking with residents who work in the agricultural industry. I had a great time on the Bedford County Farm Bureau’s Summer Legislative Farm Tour. We made stops at the Bedford Tech Center, Briar Valley Vineyard and Woy’s Dairy Farm. It was great meeting and speaking with residents who work in the agricultural industry. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) delivered an address during the commencement ceremony for graduating seniors of James Buchanan High School. He wishes all members of class of 2018 best wishes for a bright future. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) is pictured with Speaker Mike Turzai and Rev. Rob Fields, the executive director of Leaders in Faith, in the Capitol on June 12, 2018. Fields, who was also involved with the recent Commonwealth Prayer Breakfast, which Topper co-chaired, led the House in prayer at the start of session. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) welcomed Carolyn Giberson and the Forever Friends group from Dublin Mills Community Church to the Capitol on June 12, 2018. Forever Friends is a fellowship group for widows, singles and their friends who take part in activities, including trips. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) recently had the pleasure of meeting with a group of very bright Everett Area Middle/High School students who made prosthetic hands with the school’s new 3D printer. The district was able to purchase this great teaching tool thanks to grant funding. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) congratulations to all the students inducted into the Bedford County Scholastic Hall of Fame. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) congratulations to all the students inducted into the Bedford County Scholastic Hall of Fame. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) congratulations to all the students inducted into the Bedford County Scholastic Hall of Fame. It was great to meet with our Bedford Girl Scout Troop and answer questions about state government. A special thank you goes out to all the parents and volunteers who help make programs like Girl Scouts possible. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) had the privilege of recognizing Jay Speicher, Rocky Fetter and Dave Shedlock with citations from the House to commemorate them being honored as the Historians of the Year by the Bedford County Historical Society during its 33rd Annual History Banquet. The men led efforts to restore a 1931 LaFrance fire truck, which was originally purchased by the Bedford Fire Department in 1931 and was in use until 1972. After choosing to undertake the restoration of the fire truck themselves, the men strove to preserve as many original pieces as possible, including the wooden ladder, brass fire extinguishers, brass and nickel nozzles, a glass handlight and chain-driven wheels. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) had the privilege of recognizing Jay Speicher, Rocky Fetter and Dave Shedlock with citations from the House to commemorate them being honored as the Historians of the Year by the Bedford County Historical Society during its 33rd Annual History Banquet. The men led efforts to restore a 1931 LaFrance fire truck, which was originally purchased by the Bedford Fire Department in 1931 and was in use until 1972. After choosing to undertake the restoration of the fire truck themselves, the men strove to preserve as many original pieces as possible, including the wooden ladder, brass fire extinguishers, brass and nickel nozzles, a glass handlight and chain-driven wheels. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) had the honor of attending this year’s Commonwealth Prayer Breakfast, which featured Mark Finlay, an Briton who worked on peace process and in post-conflict transformation stemming from the Troubles in Ireland and Northern Ireland. His words were inspirational and provided a guiding light. Topper is pictured Rep. David Maloney (left) and Mark Finlay (right). The Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners held a rally to urge movement on House Bill 100, sponsored by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), and Senate Bill 25, sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta. The bills are currently before the House for consideration. The legislation would remove unnecessary state regulations preventing advanced practice registered nurses from treating patients to the full extent of their education and training. Thank you to all who rallied in support of these important bills! The Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners held a rally to urge movement on House Bill 100, sponsored by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), and Senate Bill 25, sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta. The bills are currently before the House for consideration. The legislation would remove unnecessary state regulations preventing advanced practice registered nurses from treating patients to the full extent of their education and training. Thank you to all who rallied in support of these important bills! Congratulations to Tanner and Tiffany Bence on the opening of their new duck farm in Schellsburg! I had a great time touring their new facility. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) joined Republican colleagues in the House for a press conference to unveil two bills to provide additional protection to employees from workplace harassment. Congratulations to the 2018 class of the Fulton County Sports Hall of Fame! What a tremendous evening, and I was honored to be a part of this great event. This week, FFA members from all over Pennsylvania made their annual trip to Harrisburg to perform service projects, discuss agricultural issues and learn about the legislative process. The 78th District was well represented by the Bedford, Northern Bedford and Warfordsburg chapters. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) met with members in the Capitol. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) had the pleasure to speak at the Saxton Community Library 50th Anniversary celebration. Congratulations to the community for their dedication in keeping this important organization going strong. Michelle: Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) is pictured with Michelle Clabaugh, his Capitol secretary, and wishes her a very happy retirement. Michelle is retiring after 23 years with the House of Representatives. If you ever called Topper’s Capitol office, Michelle was the cheerful, helpful voice on the other end of the line. Thank you, Michelle, for all your years of service to the people of Pennsylvania. We'll miss your positive attitude!! Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) recently visited with a group of students at Southern Fulton School District to discuss state government and the legislative process. During a visit to Southern Fulton School District, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) had the great opportunity to present Liam Flaherty, a Southern Fulton student who wrestles for Everett High School, with a citation from the House of Representatives to mark his 100 wins. Bedford County Magisterial District Judges Brian Baker and Tonya Osman recently visited Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) at the Capitol in Harrisburg to discuss issues and legislation that would impact our courts. A very happy birthday to Martha Thomas! Martha recently turned 100 and Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and I presented her with a House citation. Thanks to the Bedford County Township Association for having me at its annual meeting on Oct. 16 to talk about issues that impact local townships. It's always a pleasure and informative hearing from our local government officials. I was presented with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Advocate State Award for Excellence by Donald Bucher, AANP Pennsylvania State Representative. The award is given annually to an individual in each state who has made a significant contribution toward increasing awareness of the Nurse Practitioner role. I am extremely humbled by this award and thank the AANP for it. I had the pleasure of recently presenting Rick Smith with the Citizen of the Year award from the Bedford Rotary Club. Rick has been a pillar of our community for decades. He served as a facilitator for Leadership Bedford County for the past decade and is a member of the Bedford Lions Club, Sunrise Rotary Club, Trinity Lutheran Church, Salvation Army Bedford Unit, not to mention numerous other groups. A group of students from Bedford Elementary School in Bedford County visited the Capitol on Wednesday, May 17. They toured the Capitol, learned its history and learned about the work we do. A group of students from Bedford Elementary School in Bedford County visited the Capitol on Wednesday, May 17. They toured the Capitol, learned its history and learned about the work we do. A group of students from Mountain View Elementary School in Franklin County recently visited the Capitol. They toured the Capitol, learned its history and learned about the work we do. I recently spoke with boy scouts who are with Troop 45 in Needmore. As an Eagle Scout, I know how important scouting is in a boy's life. I’m proud to see so many of our youth deciding to get involved with scouting. I recently attended a kick-off event for Small Business Week at Mission Critical Solutions, a full-service fabrication, machining and engineering firm located in Alum Bank, where I provided remarks about the important role small businesses play in our local economy. It is always great to see the strength of our small business community. I recently attended a kick-off event for Small Business Week with state and local officials at Mission Critical Solutions in Alum Bank. Pictured are: (L-R) Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar; George Bohrer, president of Mission Critical Solutions; Bob McGowan, CEO of Mission Critical Solutions; DCED Executive Deputy Secretary Neil Weaver; Bette Slayton, president of Bedford County Development Association; myself; and Sen. Wayne Langerholc. I was joined on April 18 by (left to right) Lorraine Bock, president of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, and Sen. Camera Bartolotta for a nurse practitioners rally to improve health care for Pennsylvanians in the Capitol. I took part in the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s legislative luncheon on April 4. It was nice to connect with the folks who ensure Pennsylvania’s top industry is thriving. It was a pleasure to welcome 4-H members Nadia Comes and Morgan Harr to Harrisburg for 4-H Days on April 3. Thanks to the folks from Homewood and Springhouse Estates who visited me at the Capitol last week. It is always great to see friendly faces from the district in Harrisburg. On March 24, I received an update on the expansion project taking place at the Fulton County Medical Center. CEO Jason Hawkins provided me with an on-site look at the progress that has been made and what is to come for this tremendous facility. On March 24, I received an update on the expansion project taking place at the Fulton County Medical Center. CEO Jason Hawkins provided me with an on-site look at the progress that has been made and what is to come for this tremendous facility. It was great having members of Leadership Bedford County at the Capitol earlier this week. The leadership program helps participants to discover where their skills and interests can be best put to use to effect positive change in our community. I traveled to Washington County as a member of the House Majority Policy Committee on Feb. 13 for a hearing about the state’s drug epidemic and how it is impacting communities. Congratulations to Tristan Bowman, who obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. Rep. Topper had privilege of attending his Court of Honor. Nicholas Collare just earned his Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting. Rep. Topper had the privilege of attending his Court of Honor. Congratulations, Nicholas. Rep. Topper was proud to participate in Noah Cubbison’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Bedford United Methodist Church. Congratulations, Noah. Rep. Topper welcomed World War II veteran Lee Vickroy in his Fulton County office. Lee he fought in the Luzon campaign, which lasted an incredible 165 days, in the Pacific Theater. He is a true American hero and continues to be active in his community at the age of 93. Rep. Topper welcomed Alfred "Whooper" Bendell, who made the trek from Franklin County, to Harrisburg. It was a pleasure meeting with him and having him on the House floor. Congratulations to Bryan Yingling for receiving the Friend of the Fair award this week at the Fulton County Fair! My family and I enjoyed visiting the horse barn and all the exhibitors at the Fulton County Fair. Good luck to all the 4-H and FFA participants! : “I’d like to thank everyone who came out to the Senior Expo that Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar and I hosted in Bedford on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Just under 200 people attended the expo that had 56 vendors. It was great to see such a high turnout.” : “I’d like to thank everyone who came out to the Senior Expo that Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar and I hosted in Bedford on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Just under 200 people attended the expo that had 56 vendors. It was great to see such a high turnout.” : “I’d like to thank everyone who came out to the Senior Expo that Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar and I hosted in Bedford on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Just under 200 people attended the expo that had 56 vendors. It was great to see such a high turnout.” Rep. Topper attended the livestock auction at the Bedford County Fair, where he purchased a hog from Hannah Davis. Topper will donate the hog to the Everett Lions Club. In June, Rep. Topper was honored to be the keynote speaker for the Fulton County Camp Cadet graduation ceremony. He is pictured with the award winners for 2015. Rep. Topper presented a citation to Wayne Fluke, who was named Bedford County Historian of the Year. Rep. Topper was recently joined on the House floor by Jonathan Gabriel, who won the first state wrestling title in more than 50 years for Bedford High School. On April 1, Rep. Topper led a group of House members in calling for reform for Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Act. Topper’s bill, House Bill 707, would exempt school construction projects from the law. On April 1, Rep. Topper led a group of House members in calling for reform for Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Act. Topper’s bill, House Bill 707, would exempt school construction projects from the law. Rep. Jesse Topper, a member of the House Health Committee, participates in a hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Rep. Jesse Topper participated in the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Program, in which Bedford resident Derek Adams received a scholarship. Adams (fourth from right) is a student at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Rep. Topper recently participated in a Bedford County Chamber of Commerce luncheon featuring the Secretary of Agriculture and a panel of agricultural business experts. Pictured are, from left, Topper, Secretary George Greig; Melanie Barkley, Penn State Agriculture Extension Educator; Bridget Bingham, PA Beef Council Executive Director; Jim Shade, General Manager of Bedford Farm Bureau Co-Op. I recently participated in a check presentation at the Bedford County Fairgrounds. This funding provides matching dollars for a sewer line project at the fairgrounds. Pictured are, from left, 2014 Fair Queen Kelsey Koontz; Secretary of Agriculture George Greig; Bedford County Fair Vice President Jim Edwards; Bedford County Fair President John Holbert; Barron "Boots" Hetherington; and Harry Reffner. Rep. Topper recently participated in the Eagle Scout ceremony for Noah Over, who is the son of Kelly and Stephanie Over. Noah completed a project that involved researching, fundraising and the building of a veterans memorial at the Woodbury Community Center. Rep. Jesse Topper met with Jared Magill at his recent Bedford Open House. Jared, a student in the Chestnut Ridge School District, won second place for his age group in the state wrestling championship. Pictured, from left, are Jared's mother, Erin Magill; Jared; and Topper. Rep. Topper recently toured schools in the area of the 78th Legislative District and also met with other state and local officials. Pictured here, from left, are Franklin County Commissioner Bob Thomas, Sen. John Eichelberger, and Topper. Rep. Topper recently visited schools across the 78th District. He is pictured here reading to students for the “Read Across America” program, held every year around the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Rep. Topper’s background includes tight partnerships with the people and organizations active in communities across the 78th Legislative District. He is pictured here with Bedford County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kellie Goodman-Shaffer (left) and Samantha Davis (right). A wide variety of services for veterans are available at Rep. Topper’s district offices. He is seen here working with William and Sandra Fink of Hopewell. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/ Fulton/ Huntingdon) was sworn into office on Monday, Feb. 10. He is pictured along with his wife, Christy, and sons, Joshua and Jonah. Two offices will continue to service residents in the 78th Legislative District, in Bedford and McConnellsburg. Rep.-elect Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton/Huntingdon) is pictured along with members of his staff. In this photo are (from left), Karen Novak, Joel Black, Rep.-elect Topper, and Tammie Hess.
 
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