Working For You
It is an honor to work for you and the residents of our district and I take great pride in representing you in Harrisburg. I am aware of the challenges that face our state and I am dedicated to facing those challenges so that together, we can make our communities the best that they can be. As a way for you to keep up with the work that is happening on your behalf, check the stories listed below, and as always, feel free to contact my office for more information about these stories or if I may assist you with any state-related matter.

WSH Unit Closing
From The Warren Times Observer
In a move that means the loss of 41 Warren County jobs, the state has decided to close the Warren State Hospital Regional Forensic Psychiatric Center.

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Rapp co-sponsors Arizona-style immigration bill in Pennsylvania
From The Warren Times Observer
A bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers has introduced an immigration bill in the House of Representatives in order to address a growing concern.

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Bradford Chamber members, public discuss economic shortfalls with legislators
From The Bradford Era
Members of the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce and general public were given the opportunity to interact with political representatives at the local, county, state and national level at Thursday’s Legislative Luncheon held in the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Frame-Westerberg Commons Building.

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Local lawmakers respond to state transportation funding woes

From The Bradford Era
Local state lawmakers oppose Gov. Ed Rendell’s suggestion to seek additional revenue streams to deal with the transportation crisis, instead favoring efficient spending of current funds in order to compensate funding currently imperiled by the state budget deficit.

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Two local lawmakers confident oil and gas drilling on state forest lands right thing to do

From The Bradford Era
Oil and gas drilling on state forest lands is a controversial topic in Pennsylvania, but the benefits to this region have two local lawmakers confident that it’s the right thing to do.

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National Guard Readiness Center dedicated at airport

From The Bradford Era
The soldiers of Company C 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard have a beautiful new home.


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Rapp votes ‘No’

From The Times Observer
As the state legislature tries to avoid a repeat of last year's budget impasse, Rep. Kathy (R-65) is saying no to Gov. Ed. Rendell's proposed budget.

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Area state lawmakers find flaws in Rendell’s plan
From The Bradford Era
Local lawmakers find flaws in Gov. Ed Rendell’s proposed state budget, especially in the level of spending.

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Local state representatives prepare for Rendell’s budget proposal
From The Bradford Era
Gov. Ed Rendell plans to give his eighth and final yearly state budget address on Tuesday. And local representatives expect their wishes for a conservative proposal probably won’t come true.

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Pa. House advancing bill on table games

From The Philadelphia Inquirer
HARRISBURG - The state House yesterday began advancing legislation to allow blackjack, poker, roulette, and other table games at Pennsylvania slots parlors as a way to help fill a massive budget hole.

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Vietnam veterans honored
From The Warren Times Observer
Vietnam War veterans from three counties received citations and medals from State Rep. Kathy Rapp in Warren on Saturday, recognizing the contributions made by a generation of service members.

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We’ll work with all parties on ANF
From The Warren Times Observer
A recent article in the Times Observer referenced a letter sent by the Allegheny Defense Project (ADP) to Congressman Collin Peterson, chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture.

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