Apr. 15, 2019 /
![Ecker Bill Ensuring Strangulation is a Major Offense Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – A bill authored by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) which adds strangulation to the Crimes Code and Domestic Relations Code to a list of applicable “crimes of violence” passed the House today.
Apr. 01, 2019 /
![Ecker, Schemel Introduce Bills Aimed at Increasing Transparency for Lawsuits Challenging State Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) and Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) to require that the General Assembly receive notification of cases challenging state statutes has been formally introduced. Currently, the Attorney General is the sole receiver of formal notice of lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of a state statute. The legislation also expands current law to allow either the House of Representatives or the Senate, or both, to choose to participate as parties in such lawsuits.
Mar. 26, 2019 /
![Ecker Says $427,474 Dairy Investment Grant Awarded to Apple Valley Creamery]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced today that Apple Valley Creamery in East Berlin will receive a grant of $427,474 from the Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program (PDIP) to design and build a new dairy processing facility located in Reading Township.
Mar. 26, 2019 /
![Taking Bold Action for the Jobs of Tomorrow in Adams and Cumberland Counties - By State Rep. Torren Ecker]()
Since I have taken office, I have had the privilege to meet with numerous job creators and higher education institutions in Adams and Cumberland counties that are striving to work together to ensure better workforce training and placement opportunities.
Mar. 26, 2019 /
![Ecker Says $500,000 Grant Approved for South Middleton Township]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced today that South Middleton Township will receive a grant of $500,000 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund for a streetscape improvement project located in Cumberland County.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Ecker Says Local Fire Companies, EMS Services to Receive Grant Funding]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced today that local fire companies and EMS services in Adams and Cumberland counties will receive grants from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. The grants are funded through state gaming proceeds and applications are still open until the end of May.
Mar. 21, 2019 /
![Ecker Named Secretary of House Game and Fisheries Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced today that he has been appointed to serve as the secretary of the House Game and Fisheries Committee. Ecker currently serves as a member on the House Children and Youth, Game and Fisheries, Judiciary, Labor and Industry and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees.
Mar. 19, 2019 /
![Ecker Commends Passage of Hard Cider Bill Bringing PA Standards in Line with Worldwide Competitors]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) praised the House passage of legislation authored by Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks), that amends the Pennsylvania Liquor Code’s definition of “Alcoholic Cider” to be a beverage made only through alcoholic fermentation of apples or pears. Currently, the definition permits products to be made through alcoholic fermentation of any fruit or fruit juice.
Mar. 14, 2019 /
![Ecker Introduces Bill to Strengthen Protections for Domestic Abuse Survivors Who Were Victims of Strangulation]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) to ensure that the offense of strangulation is as fully incorporated into our body of laws as other similarly violent and threatening offenses has formally been introduced.
Mar. 08, 2019 /
![Multiple PennDOT Projects in Adams and Cumberland Counties to Begin in March, Ecker Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) is advising residents in Adams and Cumberland counties that several Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) projects are scheduled to begin in March.
Feb. 15, 2019 /
![Preparing our Workforce for Higher Wage Jobs - By State Rep. Torren Ecker]()
A very common issue I hear from constituents is the workforce needs of employers in Adams and Cumberland counties. Employers are starving for reliable workers and are willing to train new hires to give them the skills needed for the job. However, these opportunities will be diminished with a government-mandated wage hike.
Feb. 05, 2019 /
![Adams-York County House Republicans Answer Wolf Budget Proposal with Calls for Fiscal Responsibility]()
HARRISBURG – Members of the Adams-York House Republican delegation - Reps. Torren Ecker (R-Abbottstown), Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam), Seth Grove (R-Dover), Mike Jones (R-York Township), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Dan Moul (R-Gettysburg) – issued this statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2019-20 budget proposal, which calls for $1.4 billion in increased spending:
Feb. 04, 2019 /
![Ecker to Host First of Three Open Houses Feb. 13 at District Office]()
ABBOTTSTOWN – As he begins his first term in public office, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) will be kicking off the first of three community outreach events on Feb. 13 at his district office in Abbottstown. Below is the schedule for the events:
Jan. 22, 2019 /
![Ecker Announces Committee Assignments for 2019-20 Legislative Session]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) has been assigned to serve on five committees during the 2019-20 legislative session: Children and Youth, Game and Fisheries, Judiciary, Labor and Industry, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness.
Jan. 17, 2019 /
CARLISLE – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) attended a tour of USA Spares in Carlisle this morning with PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Scott Dunkelberger.
Jan. 14, 2019 /
![Ecker’s Abbottstown Office to Host Free Veterans Assistance Hours]()
ABBOTTSTOWN – In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) is hosting a veterans service representative at his local office.
Jan. 10, 2019 /
![Ecker Announces Growing Greener Grant for Cumberland Watershed Steward Program]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced today that a Growing Greener Grant is being awarded to Penn State University’s Master Watershed Steward program.
Jan. 08, 2019 /
![Ecker’s South Middleton Office to Open Jan. 15]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced today that his office in South Middleton will be open and ready to serve the residents of the 193rd Legislative District of Cumberland and Adams counties starting Jan. 15.
Jan. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Today at the state Capitol, newly elected Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) took the oath of office as state representative of the 193rd Legislative District during the swearing-in ceremony of the 203rd Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Dec. 20, 2018 /
![Ecker to Take Oath of Office Jan. 1]()
WHAT: Rep.-elect Torren Ecker (R-Cumberland/Adams) will take the oath of office as state representative of the 193rd Legislative District.