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Murt Joins Rally Against Cuts to Funding for Social Services
05/02/2012
HARRISBURG-- Rep. Tom Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined mental health advocates for a rally at the Capitol in Harrisburg against Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed budget cuts in programs that benefit those with intellectual disabilities.
Murt Introduces Bill to Require Insurance Companies to Clearly Outline Coverage for Brain Injury
05/02/2012
HARRISBURG-- Rep. Tom Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined representatives from the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania for a rally at the Capitol in support of Murt’s legislation to require health insurance companies to clearly outline what rehabilitative services they cover for brain injuries.
Murt Has Guides to Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Homes
04/25/2012
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Tom Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) is distributing guides on the Pennsylvania State Veterans’ Homes. The brochures show veterans and their families where the state’s facilities are located, who qualifies, and how to begin the application process.
Murt Resolution Declares April Parental Alienation Awareness Month
04/17/2012
HARRISBURG-- Rep. Tom Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) has introduced House Resolution 582 declaring the month of April as "Parental Alienation Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Murt Urges Colleagues to Fully Fund Programs for People with Intellectual Disabilities
03/09/2012
HARRISBURG--Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) criticized Gov. Tom Corbett’s budget proposal for failing to adequately address the needs of the state’s residents with intellectual disabilities.
Murt Offers Outreach Office Hours in Upper Dublin
01/31/2012
HARRISBURG—Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced that he will begin a constituent outreach program for residents who cannot get to his Hatboro office.
Murt Urges Students to Apply for House Scholarship Program
01/18/2012
HARRISBURG-- Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) has announced that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for 2012.
Food Allergy Guidelines Available for Teachers and School Administrators
12/13/2011
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) has announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Education has online resources available for parents, teachers and school administrators to guide them in dealing with students with food allergies.
Local Representatives to Honor Veterans
11/23/2011
HORSHAM- More than 250 local veterans will join Reps. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) and Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) for a breakfast commemorating the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Murt to deliver Thanksgiving meditation at Lehman Church
11/18/2011
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) will present a Thanksgiving mediation on Wednesday, Nov. 23, during the Hatboro/Warminster Ministerium Community Service.
Murt’s Office Collecting Coats for Veterans
11/18/2011
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) is collecting costs and jackets at his office to be donated to veterans in need.
Murt Issues Statement on Marcellus Shale Impact Fee Legislation
11/17/2011
HARRISBURG – Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery) issued this statement following Thursday’s passage of House Bill 1950 which would impose an impact fee and address a number of issues related to natural gas drilling in the Marcellus/Utica shales:
Murt Praises Passage of ‘Words Do Matter’ Bill
11/02/2011
HARRISBURG-- Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined a unanimous House in passing the so-called “Words Do Matter” bill, which strikes the phrase “mental retardation” from state statutes and state use.
Emergency Funding Available for Small Businesses Affected by Floods
10/27/2011
HARRISBURG – Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) has announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing emergency funding to help flood-affected small businesses in 33 counties across Pennsylvania.
Murt Introduces Resolution to Raise Male Breast Cancer Awareness
10/19/2011
HARRISBURG—The House this week passed a resolution introduced by Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) to declare October Male Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.