Sep. 26, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) was discharged Sunday from the hospital where he was being treated for abdominal pain due to an infection and diabetes.
Sep. 21, 2022 /
![Lawmakers, Advocates Highlight Need to Prohibit Intentional Balloon Releases to Protect Wildlife, Livestock, Pets]()
HARRISBURG – Citing the serious threat posed to wildlife, livestock and pets by balloon litter, a group of lawmakers and animal advocates gathered at the state Capitol Wednesday to highlight the need for legislation to prohibit intentional balloon releases in the Commonwealth.
Sep. 21, 2022 /
![TODAY: Lawmakers, Animal Advocates Discuss Bill to Prohibit Intentional Balloon Releases]()
WHAT: Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) will be joined by fellow lawmakers and animal advocates to discuss legislation, sponsored by Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), to prohibit intentional balloon releases and raise awareness of the threat they pose to wildlife, livestock and companion animals.
Sep. 20, 2022 /
![Major to Chair House Second Amendment Caucus, Replaces Dowling]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Butler) and Rep. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today announced Major has been chosen to chair the House Second Amendment Caucus for the remainder of the 2021-22 Legislative Session.
Sep. 14, 2022 /
![Drawing on Personal Experiences, Dowling Proposes Bill to Allow Self-Exclusion from Alcohol Purchases]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) has introduced legislation that would allow individuals to voluntarily exclude themselves from the ability to purchase alcoholic beverages.
Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Dowling Issues Statement on Funding for University of Pittsburgh]()
HARRISBURG – As part of the 2022-23 state budget, lawmakers recently approved funding for the University of Pittsburgh and other state-related universities, including Penn State, Temple and Lincoln universities.
Jul. 01, 2022 /
![Dowling to Remove Name from Ballot, Retire at End of Term]()
UNIONTOWN – State Rep. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today announced he will remove his name from the ballot as the Republican nominee for the Nov. 8, 2022, General Election and instead retire at the end of his term.
Jun. 03, 2022 / Press Release
![Dowling Introduces Bill to Prohibit Intentional Balloon Releases to Protect Wildlife, Livestock, Pets]()
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the serious threat posed to wildlife, livestock and pets by balloon litter, Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) has introduced legislation to prohibit intentional balloon releases in the Commonwealth.
May. 25, 2022 /
![Dowling Issues Statement on Tragic Shooting at Texas School]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), chairman of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Second Amendment Caucus, issued the following statement regarding the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas:
May. 13, 2022 /
![Supporting Families in Need, Community Comes Together for Hunger Garden Planting]()
UNIONTOWN – On a beautiful spring evening, members of the community gathered for the annual planting of Uniontown’s Hunger Garden Thursdsay. A joint effort by Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), CASA of Fayette County the Fayette Chamber of Commerce, and The Redstone Foundation, the garden helps feed area residents and raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity.
May. 11, 2022 /
![Dowling, CASA, Chamber Host Annual Hunger Garden Planting]()
WHAT: Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), CASA of Fayette County and the Fayette Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Hunger Garden planting. The garden helps feed area residents and raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in the community.
May. 06, 2022 /
![Dowling to Host Concealed Carry Seminar May 18]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) is inviting area residents to a concealed carry seminar on Wednesday, May 18, at the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department, 119 Elliotsville Road, Farmington.
May. 03, 2022 /
![Dowling Issues Statement on Roe v. Wade Draft Opinion]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) issued the following statement in response to Monday’s leak of a draft opinion that suggests the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade:
Apr. 29, 2022 /
MEYERSDALE – A local Vietnam veteran who died in service to the country was honored Saturday, April 23, when a bridge was dedicated in his memory.
Apr. 27, 2022 /
![Fayette County Earns Environmental Excellence Award, Dowling Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today congratulated Fayette County for receiving a Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence in recognition of its countywide recycling program.
Apr. 21, 2022 /
![Dowling to Dedicate Bridge to Honor Local Veteran]()
WHAT: Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) will host a brief ceremony to honor local veteran, Specialist Michael Twigg.
Apr. 13, 2022 /
![Dowling, Warner Host Municipal Grant Funding Seminar]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette Westmoreland), in cooperation with the Fayette County commissioners, are hosting a municipal grant funding seminar on Tuesday, April 19.
Apr. 12, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) was presented with a Guardian of Small Business award this week by the Pennsylvania arm of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
Mar. 17, 2022 /
![Dowling Hosts Bus Trip to PA Capitol]()
UNIONTOWN – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) is hosting a bus trip to the State Capitol on Thursday, June 16.
Mar. 11, 2022 /
![Dowling to Host Telephone Town Hall Meeting March 14]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) is inviting residents of the 51st Legislation District to participate in a telephone town hall meeting on Monday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m.