Walsh to Host Concealed Carry Seminar

Jul. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) invites constituents from the 117th Legislative District to attend his upcoming concealed carry seminar. The seminar will be presented by Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce. Attendees will learn about Pennsylvania’s Castle Doctrine and the process for acquiring a permit to carry a concealed weapon.

Pickett, Baker Announce State Grant for Improvement Project

Jul. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) today announced a $200,000 state grant was awarded locally by the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program (AFIG).

Mustello, Bernstine Announce PENNVEST Loan for Butler County Water System Upgrades

Jul. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) and Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced the Pennsylvania American Water Company will receive a $25,100 low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support vital infrastructure improvements in Center Township.

Mustello, Bernstine Announce PENNVEST Loan for Butler County Water System Upgrades

Jul. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) and Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced the Pennsylvania American Water Company will receive a $25,100 low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support vital infrastructure improvements in Center Township.

Rapp Announces Nearly $3.2 Million PENNVEST Loan to North Warren

Jul. 16, 2025 /

YOUNGSVILLE — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) today announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved Youngsville Borough’s request for a low-interest loan of $2.19 million to fund a key infrastructure project.

Warner, Stefano Announce Water Grant for Washington Township

Jul. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The Municipal Authority of Washington Township has been awarded a $5.1 million grant through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced today.

Armanini to Host Disability and Senior Resource Expo

Jul. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Today, state Rep. Mike Armanini announced his upcoming Disability and Senior Resource Expo in partnership with Life and Independence for Today (LIFT), on Tuesday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. The expo will be held at the Elk County Catholic High School, 600 Maurus St., St. Marys.

Rapp: Rushed Budget Plan Amounts to ‘Hurry Up and Wait’

Jul. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG —Yesterday, House Democrats pushed through House Bill 1330, which is their spending plan for the Commonwealth for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), issued the following statement in response:

Flick’s Child Custody Reform Amendment Signed into Law as Momentum Builds for Broader Change

Jul. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – A new law with a provision authored by Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) will reduce burden on families and courts by reducing the factors considered during child custody issues from 19 to 12. Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed the measure, which Flick said was improved with his amendment to require family courts to provide anyone named in a custody petition with a written copy of the new factors when decisions are made.

Olsommer Disappointed with Budget Proposal

Jul. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – In response to the budget approved yesterday by the Democrat-controlled House, Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today issued the following statement:

Brown: State Budget is Irresponsible, Incomplete

Jul. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R Lawrence) made the following remarks after casting a “no” vote on House Bill?1330, the General Appropriations Act, now approved by the House.