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.
May. 20, 2021 /
![Dowling, Warner, Stefano Seeking Answers on Fayette County Ballot Issues]()
UNIONTOWN – In light of ballot scanning issues in Fayette County Tuesday, Reps. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) along with Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Bullskin) are issuing a right-to-know request seeking immediate answers from county officials about what happened.
May. 17, 2021 /
![Dowling to Host Concealed Carry Seminar May 27]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) is inviting area residents to a concealed carry seminar on Thursday, May 27, at 6 p.m. at the Addison Volunteer Fire Department, 7214 National Pike, Addison.
May. 05, 2021 /
![Dowling Launches ‘On Target’ Video Series to Highlight Second Amendment Issues]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), chairman of the House Second Amendment Caucus, is launching a new video series to highlight pro-gun issues under discussion in the Commonwealth.
May. 03, 2021 /
![Dowling to Host Concealed Carry Seminar May 27]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today announced he will host a concealed carry seminar on Thursday, May 27, at 6 p.m. at the Addison Volunteer Fire Department, 7214 National Pike, Addison.
Apr. 30, 2021 /
![Dowling Announces Farm to School Program Grant]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) announced East End United Community Center in Fayette County has been awarded a $15,000 grant through the state’s Farm to School Grant Program.
Apr. 23, 2021 /
![Beneficial Land Swap in Ohiopyle Now Complete, Dowling Says]()
HARRISBURG – A land swap between Ohiopyle Borough and the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is now complete, said Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), who wrote the legislation authorizing the transfer.
Apr. 21, 2021 / Press Release
![Stefano, Dowling announce $304,900 in Recreation, Environmental Grants Awarded for Area Projects]()
HARRISBURG – Two municipalities in the 32nd Senatorial district have been awarded a total of $304,900 in state funding for projects to enhance recreational opportunities for area residents, according to Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) and Representative Matt Dowling (R-51).
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![Dowling Applauds Passage of Bill to Help Fire and Ambulance Companies, Other Nonprofit Groups]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) joined an overwhelming majority in the state House Wednesday in voting for a bill to help the state’s fire and ambulance companies, veterans and other service organizations with fundraising.
Apr. 05, 2021 /
![House OKs Dowling Bill to Aid Bar, Restaurant Owners]()
HARRISBURG – The state House today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) to help bar and restaurant owners who have permanently closed their operations.
Apr. 01, 2021 /
![Dowling, Redstone Foundation Announce Grant for Hunger Garden Initiative]()
UNIONTOWN – The Redstone Foundation has earned a $6,000 grant to make a number of physical improvements to the Hunger Garden that helps feed area residents in need and raises awareness about food insecurity, announced Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) and Muriel Nuttall, executive director of the Redstone Foundation.
Mar. 17, 2021 /
![Dowling to Chair House Second Amendment Caucus]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) has been named chairman of the House Second Amendment Caucus for the 2021-22 Legislative Session.
Mar. 15, 2021 /
![Dowling Offers Prayer Before House of Representatives]()
UNIONTOWN – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) offered the opening prayer at the beginning of today’s legislative session of the House of Representatives. In doing so, he also offered these comments:
Mar. 15, 2021 /
![Dowling Congratulates Intermediate Unit 1 for Educator Vaccine Plan]()
UNIONTOWN – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) issued the following statement congratulating the Intermediate Unit (IU) 1 on its plan to vaccinate educators:
Mar. 11, 2021 /
![Dowling Issues Statement on Fayette County Prison Groundbreaking]()
UNIONTOWN – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) offered the following comments regarding Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fayette County prison.
Mar. 11, 2021 /
![You Decide: How Should PA Handle Future Disaster Declarations?]()
On May 18, Pennsylvania voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on the state’s handling of future disaster emergency declarations by way of two proposed constitutional amendments about the governor’s emergency declaration authority and the role of the Legislature in ending or extending those declarations.