Ryncavage Advocates for Residents Facing Unprecedented Sewer Replacement Mandate

Apr. 19, 2024 /

MOUNTAIN TOP – Residents of the Glen Summit community in Fairview Township have found themselves in a state of distress as they received notices from the Mountain Top Area Joint Sanitary Authority (MAJSA) mandating the replacement of their sewer laterals. These notices, which arrived last week, have sparked outrage among residents who are now facing the possibility of significant financial burdens and property damage.

House Republicans Applaud Shapiro for Using Republican Bills in Standardized Testing Reforms

Apr. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro recently announced actions to reduce and modernize standardized testing in schools. House Republican members were thrilled to see reforms they have advocated for included in Shapiro’s announcement, such as online PSSA and Keystone testing, as well as benchmark assessments throughout the year, thereby enabling educators to access results and data more swiftly.

Beaver, Washington Counties Receive Grant Funding to Expand Broadband

Apr. 19, 2024 /

BEAVER, PA—Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced Comcast Cable Communications, LLC is the recipient of Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) grant awards to be benefited by Beaver and Washington counties. Beaver County is receiving just over $4.2 million, and Washington County is receiving nearly $27 million. These grants are derived from a total of $204 million in federal funding and are part of an overall effort by the PBDA to expand broadband in unserved and underserved areas throughout Pennsylvania.

Grimm Krupa to Host Shredding Event April 26

Apr. 19, 2024 /

UNIONTOWN – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) would like to remind everyone that she will be holding a free Shredding Event on Friday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. She is partnering with Fayette County Recycling, which has offered its facility at 105 Romeo Lane in Uniontown to host the event.

Armanini to Host Concealed Carry Seminar

Apr. 18, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - In an effort to ensure residents are aware of their Second Amendment rights, state Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) is hosting a concealed carry seminar on Wednesday, April 24, from 6-8 p.m. at the Johnsonburg Fire Department, 99 Clarion Road, Johnsonburg.

More than $13 Million Dedicated to Improve Broadband Access in Somerset County

Apr. 18, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R- Bedford/Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) announced that Somerset County fiber infrastructure received a $13.3 million boost in federal funding from the Pennsylvania Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP). The funding would be used to increase broadband throughout the county by constructing fiber optic networks.