Diamond Reappointed to PA Election Law Advisory Board

Feb. 13, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Representative Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) has been reappointed as a designated member of the Joint State Government Commission’s Election Law Advisory Board by House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler.

Schmitt, Ward Announce Funding for Altoona Schools

Feb. 13, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced the Altoona School District received two Safe Schools Targeted Grants totaling more than $120,000 to improve school safety.

Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on Supporting First Responders

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Due to the ongoing and unresolved crisis with our emergency first responders, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing and press conference to spotlight current obstacles facing these heroes and how those issues can be properly addressed.

Pickett, Owlett to Host Public Meetings About Frontier Communications Formal Complaint

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Two informational meetings are being held to update area residents about the next steps following the filing of a formal complaint against Frontier Communications. Both meetings will feature presentations by the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA), which filed the joint complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) against Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier Commonwealth).

Grove to Lead Discussion on Tax Policy Reform

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Just in time for tax season, House Appropriations Committee Republican Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will lead a roundtable conversation on tax policy reforms and how they could help address the economic challenges facing Pennsylvania.

Wentling Opens New District Office

Feb. 10, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today that his new district office in the Shenango Valley, located in the L&R (Lewis & Ristvey) Executive Center across from the Hickory High School at 689 North Hermitage Road, Suite 2, in Hermitage, is now open to the public.

Local Fire, EMS Receive $204,000 in State Grants, Says Moul

Feb. 10, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) announced today that 12 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in his legislative district will be receiving state grants through the 2022-23 Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program. The grants, totaling $204,000, are the local share of more than $31 million being awarded statewide.

Flick Announces Fire and EMS Grants in 83rd District

Feb. 10, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Four volunteer fire and ambulance associations in the 83rd Legislative District will receive more than $90,000 in state grant funding, thanks to a program dedicated to assisting first responders in Pennsylvania, shares Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union).

Rapp Announces More Than $329,570 to Support Local First Responders

Feb. 09, 2023 /

WARREN — Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) announced today that 29 fire departments and ambulance organizations throughout Crawford, Forest and Warren counties have been awarded approximately $329,575 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Banta Confirms $257,530 Awarded to District 4 Emergency Responders

Feb. 09, 2023 /

WATERFORD – State Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) announced today that 21 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout the 4th District have qualified to receive approximately $257,531 from a grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Bernstine Announces Grants to First Responders in 8th District

Feb. 09, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Grant funding will be coming to several first responder companies in the 8th District under a program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), according to Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence).

D’Orsie Bill Would Keep Free Speech in Higher Education Free

Feb. 09, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The formative college years are supposed to be a time to hear and consider differing viewpoints and to forge one’s ideals and worldview in an environment that’s friendly to free speech and expression. This fact is why Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) plans to introduce legislation to protect free speech on college campuses in Pennsylvania.