Sep. 13, 2021 /
![Legislative Family Night and Movie in the Park Set for Sept. 18, Dowling Says]()
UNIONTOWN – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) is teaming up with the Fairchance Exchange Club to host a Legislative Family Night and Movie at Fairchance Community Park on Saturday, Sept. 18.
Sep. 10, 2021 /
![Dowling Opens New Meyersdale Office]()
MEYERSDALE – Working to best serve the Somerset County portion of his legislative district, Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) has opened a new Meyersdale office and expanded its hours of operation from one to two days a week.
Sep. 01, 2021 /
![Dowling Issues Statement on Wolf’s Latest Mask Mandate]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) issued the following statement Tuesday in response to the announcement by Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Alison Beam that all students, staff and faculty in K-12 schools, early learning and child care centers.
Aug. 30, 2021 /
![Dowling to Offer Senior Safe Driving Courses Sept. 23, 30]()
UNIONTOWN – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) is hosting two Seniors for Safe Driving courses next month in Uniontown and Meyersdale.
Aug. 24, 2021 /
![Dowling to Host Hearing on Congressional Redistricting]()
WHAT: Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), a member of the House State Government Committee, will host the committee for one of its eight regional hearings about congressional redistricting. Redistricting is a process conducted every 10 years in response to shifts in population reflected in data collected through the U.S. Census.
Aug. 18, 2021 / Press Release
![News Advisory - Dowling to Join Press Conference Promoting Education Opportunities for All PA Children]()
Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) will join other lawmakers and advocates to highlight legislation that would create scholarships based on educational opportunity accounts for vulnerable students.
Aug. 13, 2021 /
![Veterans Invited to Register for Dowling’s Drive-In Recognition Ceremony]()
UNIONTOWN – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) is reminding area veterans to sign up to participate in his upcoming Drive-In Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Uniontown Mall.
Aug. 05, 2021 / Press Release
![Dowling Announces Opportunities for Input in Congressional Redistricting Process]()
HARRISBURG – As the General Assembly embarks on the important task of redrawing the boundaries of the state’s congressional districts, Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) is inviting residents of the 51st District and surrounding areas to offer input in the process.
Jul. 19, 2021 /
![Veterans Invited to Register for Dowling’s Drive-In Recognition Ceremony]()
UNIONTOWN – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) is inviting area veterans to sign up to participate in his upcoming Drive-In Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Uniontown Mall.
Jul. 07, 2021 /
![Area Fire, Ambulance Companies Receive State Grants, Dowling Says]()
UNIONTOWN – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) announced numerous local fire companies and EMS agencies were awarded state grants totaling more than $305,000 from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC).
Jun. 30, 2021 /
![Dowling Condemns Wolf Veto of Voting Rights Protection Act]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of House Bill 1300, the Voting Rights Protection Act:
Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release
![Dowling Issues Statement Regarding Vote on Funding for Pitt]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today issued the following statement about his “no” vote on state funding for the University of Pittsburgh:
Jun. 25, 2021 /
![Dowling Supports Fiscally Responsible State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) was pleased to support a fiscally responsible budget that stands up for taxpayers and prepares for the Commonwealth’s future.
Jun. 23, 2021 /
![House Passes Comprehensive Election Reform Bill Making it Easy to Vote and Hard to Cheat, Dowling Says]()
HARRISBURG – In an important step forward to restore public trust in the state’s voting systems, Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) joined a majority in the House today to approve a comprehensive election reform bill.
Jun. 15, 2021 /
![Dowling Renews Call for Answers, Focuses on Bill Making it Easy to Vote and Hard to Cheat]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today joined a majority of members in the House State Government Committee in approving a comprehensive election reform bill.
Jun. 11, 2021 /
![Dowling Announces Grants to Support Affordable Housing]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) announced three state grants totaling $350,000 to assist with affordable housing in Fayette and Somerset counties.
Jun. 08, 2021 /
![Dowling Votes to Terminate COVID-19 Disaster Declaration]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today voted to fully terminate Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration that has been in place since March 6, 2020.
Jun. 08, 2021 / Press Release
![Dowling Bill to Fight Illegal Gun Ordinances Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), chairman of the House Second Amendment Caucus, today announced passage of his bill to better combat illegal local gun ordinances and regulations that threaten Pennsylvanians’ constitutional rights.
May. 26, 2021 /
![Dowling, Smith Join Push for Lobbyist Reforms]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) and Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) joined Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and other lawmakers Wednesday in calling for action on much-needed lobbyist reforms in the Commonwealth.
May. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), chairman of the House Second Amendment Caucus, today applauded approval by the House Judiciary Committee of two important bills protecting Pennsylvanians’ constitutional rights.