About Torren

Torren earned his bachelor's degree in government from George Mason University and his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He lives in New Oxford with his wife Laura and their 2 children.

Torren is a lawyer. He previously worked for Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis. 

Torren C. Ecker is a state representative in State Assembly District 193. He was first elected in 2018 and is in his 3rd term. 

Ecker, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Cost and Benefits of Doing Business in Pennsylvania

Push for Minimum Wage Hike…Again

Ecker: Governor’s Spending Plan Beyond Our Means

Supports changing the relationship between state government and industry from "punitive to collaborative."

Opposes raising the minimum wage, believing in allowing the free market to determine wages.

Opposes raising the minimum wage and believes in allowing the free market to determine wages.

Supports key investments in agriculture to secure food supply and aid farmers, and is encouraged by proposed additional funding for career and technical education and business innovation to prepare youth for local jobs and support entrepreneurs.

Supports key investments in agriculture to secure food supply and aid farmers. 

- Supports changing the relationship between state government and industry from "punitive to collaborative."
- Opposes raising the minimum wage and believes in allowing the free market to determine wages.
- Supports key investments in agriculture to secure food supply and aid farmers. 

Economy

As of September 30, 2024, Torren C Ecker did not have a website or any information online.

Healthcare

House Freezes Tuition, Improves Transparency

Ecker to Introduce Legislation Regulating Child Influencers

Supports more transparency at Pennsylvania’s state-related schools and a tuition freeze to provide some relief to college students.

Supports more transparency at state schools and a tuition freeze to provide relief to college students.

Plans to introduce legislation regulating child influencers.

As a state representative, introduced legislation regulating child influencers under Pennsylvania's child labor law. 

Supports additional funding for career and technical education.

- Supports more transparency at state schools and a tuition freeze to provide relief to college students.
- As a state representative, introduced legislation regulating child influencers under Pennsylvania's child labor law. 
- Supports additional funding for career and technical education.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Public Safety

Ecker Issues Statement on Election Reform Vetoes

Believes in improving election integrity and transparency.

Voting & Elections

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Torren C Ecker

Torren Ecker is the State Representative for District 193. He was first elected in 2018 and is in his 3rd term. 

Supports marketing Pennsylvania to potential businesses.

Supports the initiatives outlined in Gov. Shapiro's Budget Address.

Believes in providing hope for all Pennsylvanians by ending the "status quo."

Opposes the $663 million energy tax in the 2023-24 Fiscal Year budget proposal.

Supports improving mental health services in Pennsylvania, especially in rural areas.

Supports policies that retain physicians in Pennsylvania.

Supports the "Keystones of Health" initiative, believing it will save money for the state.

Supports addressing population density issues for mental health care providers.

Believes the vastness of rural areas contributes to significant barriers in providing effective mental health services, including population, access, and funding issues.

Believes mental health services in Pennsylvania, especially in rural areas, are inadequate and need improvement.

Supports measures to ensure the safety of Pennsylvania corrections officers.

Supports education policies that benefit rural communities and agricultural sectors.

Supports increased legislative oversight of state-related universities.

Supports freezing tuition rates and enhancing transparency in higher education.

Supports the Basic Education Funding Commission’s recommendations on funding public schools.

Supports a moratorium on drilling on state lands.

Opposes the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), believing it will harm jobs and economic prosperity, leading to population decline in the Commonwealth.

Believes the energy tax was caused by the previous administration’s efforts to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Believes in maintaining clean waterways for future generations.

Supports electric vehicles contributing to the Motor License Fund.

Believes the Department of Health (DOH) is indifferent to the Supreme Court's decision permitting venue shopping.

Believes in enhancing public safety through legislative measures and community engagement.

Believes in enhancing public safety measures.

Believes in holding Department of Corrections leaders accountable.

Believes in enhancing community safety through targeted legislation.

Believes crime issues in Philadelphia are spreading to surrounding communities.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes in maintaining accessible and responsive government services for residents.

Believes in reducing "unneeded hurdles" for state government research agencies to access information, ensuring transparency and necessary research for Pennsylvanians.

As of October 1, 2024, Torren C Ecker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Torren C. Ecker is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 193rd Legislative District. He previously practiced law at a local private law firm in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

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