James, Hutchinson Help Secure Millions in Project Funding for Venango County

Jan. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R- Butler/Clarion/Erie/Forest/Venango/Warren) announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) awarded nearly $11 million in grant and low-interest loan funding to two sewer projects and one water quality plan in Venango County.

Lawrence Wins Battle for Transparency in Chester Financial Plans

Jan. 23, 2024 /

WEST GROVE, PA – After an eight-month battle with the city of Chester to obtain records concerning the city’s perilous financial situation, the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records has ruled in favor of state Rep. John Lawrence’s (R-West Grove) right-to-know request seeking answers.

Barton Announces $40,000 Grant for Kutztown University to Combat Sexual Assault

Jan. 23, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has awarded Kutztown University $40,000 through its “It’s On Us PA” program. “It’s On Us PA” is a statewide campaign that invites everyone to play a role in ending sexual assault. It brings together college and university presidents, superintendents, administrators, teachers, students, families and community members to reframe the conversation around sexual violence.

Flick to Tour Thomas Taber Museum

Jan. 22, 2024 /

WHAT: Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) will tour the Thomas T. Taber Museum and learn about the history of the local museum.

Wentling, Policy Committee Hold Hearing on Strengthening Rural Communities

Jan. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG—Rural communities are the backbone of Pennsylvania, and yet burdensome government regulations and a diminishing workforce are preventing these areas from flourishing. Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened in the Shenango Valley this week for a hearing, “Strengthening Our Rural Communities,” intended to find ways to help rural communities, like Mercer County, retain their workforce and encourage people to relocate to rural parts of the state.

Cabell to Introduce Resolution Addressing ‘Ghost Flights’

Jan. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Seeking to more closely monitor so-called “ghost flights” into Pennsylvania, Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) plans to introduce a House resolution urging the federal government to review and strengthen immigration policy relating to these flights.

Mihalek, Robinson Score Grant for Bethel Park Baseball Lights

Jan. 18, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced a grant for improvements to the Municipality of Bethel Park’s Millennium Park has been approved by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority.

Rapp Attends Roundtable to Address Rural Health Care

Jan. 18, 2024 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, participated in a Rural Hospitals Roundtable this week in Harrisburg. She issued this statement following the discussion:

Irvin, Policy Committee Seek to Advance Broadband in Rural Pennsylvania

Jan. 18, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Once a luxury, broadband has become a necessity, yet too many Pennsylvanians are either unserved or underserved, especially in rural areas. To address the lack of broadband in rural Pennsylvania, Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Franklin) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened in Huntingdon earlier this week for a hearing on, “Advancing Our Rural Connectivity.”

Flicks Reflects on First Year in Office

Jan. 18, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) issued the following statement after his first year in office as state representative to the 83rd District:

Kutz Announces Grant Awarded to Hidden Creek Park

Jan. 18, 2024 /

HARRISBURG- Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) announced that Hidden Creek Park, located in Silver Spring Township, was awarded $209,530 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Tuesday under the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) for improvements to Hidden Creek Park.