11/01/2011
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, or EAS, on Nov. 9, Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) announced today.
08/01/2011
Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) would like to inform residents that the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development is offering assistance for families facing foreclosure. The Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program, managed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), is available for those who are delinquent on their mortgage payments.
07/08/2011
Gov. Tom Corbett has signed into law a series of bills, including two sponsored by Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester), aimed at clarifying the process of creating and hiring for local government management positions.
03/07/2011
HARRISBURG -- The House today unanimously passed two bills sponsored by Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) that will allow first-class townships and boroughs to sell surplus property via electronic auctions.
02/07/2011
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) would like to remind motorists to call 1-800-FIX-ROAD (1-800-349-7623) to report the location of potholes on state roads.
11/24/2010
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) that establishes a recycling program for computer equipment and televisions, was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Ed Rendell.
11/10/2010
The Pennsylvania Game Commission and Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) invite area hunters to participate in the Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH) program.
10/15/2010
Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) has been appointed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to serve on the agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee. The 30-member committee provides advice to the EPA on environmental issues affecting communities.
09/24/2010
Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) would like to inform residents that the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) now has 2011-12 Student Aid Guides available. The free publication contains Pennsylvania’s most comprehensive financial aid information, including facts on the federal student aid process and details on all of Pennsylvania’s aid programs, including the need-based State Grant.
08/25/2010
Rep. Chris Ross (R- Chester) would like to inform residents that The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering increased incentives to Pennsylvanians to upgrade their non-electric residential heating systems through the Pennsylvania Home Heating Equipment Rebate Program.
06/18/2010
Legislation introduced by Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) that would create a statewide electronic waste recycling program passed the state house this week.
03/26/2010
Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) would like to inform delinquent taxpayers in Pennsylvania that they will soon be able to pay their back taxes without heavy penalties through the Pennsylvania Tax Amnesty Program.
03/23/2010
Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) is reminding veterans who served on active duty in the Persian Gulf theater in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm to apply for the Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans’ Bonus.
02/19/2010
With April 15 closer than you think, low and moderate income senior citizens can rest easier knowing that FREE tax preparation assistance is available at their local senior center. Now through April 14, IRS-trained volunteers are available to help low-and moderate-income individuals with special attention to those aged 60 and older to file federal, state, and local returns with the 1040 tax form and basic schedules at no cost through the AARP Tax Aide Program.
01/07/2010
Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) discusses what it means to live under a representative government in the newest “5 Minutes with Chris Ross” video.