Oct. 18, 2023 /
WHAT: Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) will again call on the Washington County commissioners to answer concerns about the administration of the county’s Local Share Account (LSA) grant program, which awards millions in state gaming proceeds each year. For a history of concerns Cook has raised about the Washington County LSA, visit www.RepBudCook.com.
Oct. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced a $462,820 low-interest state loan awarded to the Wyalusing Municipal Authority for an improvement project at its wastewater treatment plant in Bradford County. The funding was approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
Oct. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) today announced a $5.9 million low-interest state loan awarded to Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater Inc. for an improvement project at the Rivercrest wastewater treatment plant in Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County. The funding was approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
Oct. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) and Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and Sens. Joe Pittman (R- Armstrong/Indiana/Jefferson/Westmoreland) and Scott Hutchinson (R-Butler/Clarion/Erie/Forest/Venango/Warren) today announced the Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township has been awarded an almost $2.82 million low-interest loan to complete two water-line projects in its service area.
Oct. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) and Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and Sens. Joe Pittman (R- Armstrong/Indiana/Jefferson/Westmoreland) and Scott Hutchinson (R-Butler/Clarion/Erie/Forest/Venango/Warren) today announced the Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township has been awarded an almost $2.82 million low-interest loan to complete two water-line projects in its service area.
Oct. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – State Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is pleased to announce the reception of a pair of Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) awards to two municipalities in the district he represents.
Oct. 18, 2023 /
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee member Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) will host a hearing to discuss the community impact of PennDOT issues and bridge closures, including the Lucky Road bridge.
Oct. 18, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R- Clinton/Union) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will host a news conference Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. in the Rotunda of the state Capitol in Harrisburg to show support for Israel and its people following the barbaric terror attacks upon civilians perpetrated by Hamas.
Oct. 17, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Nearly $60,000 in wildfire protection grants have been awarded to communities in the 107th Legislative District in an effort to help increase protection against wildfires and encourage fire safety across the Commonwealth, announced Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill).
Oct. 16, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Responding to the growing number residents dealing with illegible license plates on their vehicles, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is hosting an event to help get those plates replaced at no cost.
Oct. 16, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has awarded a total of $17,078 to three volunteer fire departments in Mercer County. These grants are for helping Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires, while encouraging fire safety across the Commonwealth.
Oct. 16, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) is pleased to announce a damaged PA license plate replacement event on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 – 11 a.m. at the Windy Hill Senior Center, 1472 Roth Church Road, Suite 103, Spring Grove, PA 17362.
Oct. 16, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – As the Philadelphia area struggles with an increase in crime, state Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson (R-Bucks), held a hearing in conjunction with the House Republican Policy Committee focused on the reasons behind the increase in crime and options to address it.
Oct. 16, 2023 /
Oct. 16, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) will be hosting a senior expo for residents of the 142nd District on Friday, Oct. 20. This year’s senior expo will have various programs and services on display that are available to seniors.
Oct. 16, 2023 /
PERRYOPOLIS – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) is inviting area residents to a CarFit check for mature drivers to help ensure their safety and the safety of others on the road.
Oct. 13, 2023 /
Oct. 13, 2023 /
Oct. 13, 2023 /
Editorial by Rep. Tim O'Neal | The beginning of 2023 ushered in a new day for Pennsylvania Democrats. The party had a new governor and, for the first time in over a decade, a one-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. However, it was immediately clear that Democrats in Harrisburg are far more concerned with holding onto power at all costs rather than governing. Their constant political posturing has led to staggering gridlock, mistrust, and absolute chaos.
Oct. 13, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today issued a letter to Pennsylvania Department of Revenue concerning the delayed payments of property tax/rent rebate checks, some of which are overdue by months.