Feb. 21, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities were awarded to 17 libraries in 14 Pennsylvania counties. Among the recipients is Guthrie Memorial Library in Hanover, which will receive $294,975, according to Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York).
Feb. 21, 2024 /
BRADFORD – The annual Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics hosted by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) continue next week as follows:
Feb. 21, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is proud to announce the introduction of two critical pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing the integrity and functionality of Pennsylvania's electoral processes. These bills propose significant amendments to the Pennsylvania Election Code, focusing on electronic voting systems and voting machines.
Feb. 21, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) announced today he has introduced legislation that would give individuals the option to donate to their local fire departments when renewing their driver’s licenses or vehicle registration.
Feb. 21, 2024 /
GROVE CITY –Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) is hosting Property Tax/Rent Rebate clinics throughout the 17th House District to assist eligible seniors and people with disabilities claim the rebates they deserve.
Feb. 20, 2024 /
For the second consecutive year under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, spending is poised to outpace revenue, leading House Republicans to question the fiscal stability of his proposal. Additionally, Republicans recited conversations with their constituents concerning the untimely processing of applications for Property Tax and Rent Rebates last year which resulted in an unnecessary delay of much needed relief for seniors.
Feb. 20, 2024 /
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger, along with Executive Deputy Secretary Mike Hanna Jr., testified before the House Appropriations Committee. House Republicans focused their questions on many of the bloated and potentially wasteful spending proposals within DCED. This includes spending millions on new programs while cutting others with a track record of success at the same time
Feb. 20, 2024 /
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Feb. 16, 2024 /
Feb. 16, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hogan (Bucks) today announced the following fire and EMS companies that serve the 142nd District received grants from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC).
Feb. 16, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today the Hamburg Public Library will receive a $750,000 Keystone grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Keystone grants help public library facilities improve their operations, install equipment and upgrade security systems.
Feb. 16, 2024 /
WASHINGTON – As the Washington County Commissioners prepared Thursday to approve $8.7 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grant funds, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) again stressed the need for greater fairness, transparency and accountability in the program.
Feb. 16, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced that Penn-Northwest Development Corporation has been awarded $100,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. It’s for Penn-Northwest’s “Homegrown Initiative,” a program working to retain top young talent in Mercer County.
Feb. 16, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson (R-Bucks) today announced the following fire and EMS companies that serve the 18th District are set to receive grants from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC).
Feb. 16, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Seeking to ensure that all Pennsylvania school students learn how to write and read cursive, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) is the prime sponsor of legislation that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in the classroom.
Feb. 16, 2024 /
HARRISBURG –Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) introduced two bills that would affect institutions of higher education. House Bill 2040 requires greater transparency on how tax dollars are used abroad. House Bill 2041 prohibits the institution from requiring the completion of Critical Race Theory (CRT) or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training or coursework.
Feb. 15, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – More than $336,000 in grant money was awarded this week to aid fire companies and emergency medical services in the 130th District as they address building projects, purchase or repair equipment, conduct training, or reduce existing debt, said Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks).
Feb. 15, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has awarded $235,786 to the Lawrence Mercer Manufacturers Coalition (LMMC). The LMMC is a partnership between several manufacturers in Mercer and Lawrence counties working to collaborate with schools and community organizations to show off the rewarding manufacturing careers available in the two counties.
Feb. 15, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – More than $270,000 in grant money awarded this week in the 102nd District will support fire companies and emergency medical services as they address building projects, purchase or repair equipment, conduct training, or reduce existing debt, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).