The Erie County legislative delegation has vowed to meet monthly to discuss issues in their respective districts and to take turns hosting the sessions.

On Monday,  state Rep. Greg Lucas, of Edinboro, R-5th Dist., had the honors as the group met at Crossroads Dinor in Edinboro.

State Rep. Greg Lucas, of Edinboro, R-5th Dist.

The word of the meeting comes from state Rep. Patrick Harkins, of Erie, D-1st Dist.

The informal meetings also serve as a chance to get to know one another’s districts better. And it’s a bipartisan approach to taking on the issues in Harrisburg. The delegation has vowed to work together, Harkins said.

State Sen. Sean Wiley, of Millcreek, D-49th Dist., hosted the previous session.

– John Guerriero

More Pennsylvania House committee assignments are being finalized.

State Rep. Flo Fabrizio, of Erie, D-2nd Dist., is the Democratic chairman of the Health Committee. He is also Democratic chairman of the Joint State Government Commission and Democratic deputy whip of the House.

State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, of Millcreek, D-3rd Dist., has been appointed to three committees: Aging and Older Adult Services, Gaming Oversight, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness.

State Rep. Greg Lucas, of Edinboro, R-5th Dist., will serve on the following four committees: Game and Fisheries, Local Government, Labor and Industry, and Aging and Older Adult Services.

State Rep. Curt Sonney, of Harborcreek, R-4th Dist., will serve on these four committees: Appropriations, Professional Licensure, Liquor Control and Insurance.

State. Rep. Patrick Harkins, of Erie, D-1st Dist., is assigned to these committees: Education, Labor and Industry, Local Government, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness.

– John Guerriero