IBEW Local 1319 Breaks Ground on Cutting-Edge Training Center to Enhance Lineman Safety and Skill

Apr. 21, 2025 /

PRINGLE – State and local officials, led by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Brenda Pugh (R-120), gathered today in Pringle Borough for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility for current and future generations of skilled electrical linemen with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1319.

O’Neal, Ortitay to Host Shredding Event at Hollywood Casino

Apr. 21, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Reps. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) will be holding a shredding event on Saturday, April 26, at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows to give residents of the 48th and 46th legislative districts a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.

O’Neal, Ortitay to Host Shredding Event at Hollywood Casino

Apr. 21, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Reps. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) will be holding a shredding event on Saturday, April 26, at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows to give residents of the 48th and 46th legislative districts a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.

Pugh, Fritz, Baker to Present Funding to IBEW Local 1319

Apr. 18, 2025 /

WHAT: Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Brenda Pugh (R-120) will be on hand for the groundbreaking of a 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility for current and future generations of skilled electrical linemen with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1319. A mock check representing the funding for the project will be presented.

Pugh, Fritz, Baker to Present Funding to IBEW Local 1319

Apr. 18, 2025 /

WHAT: Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Brenda Pugh (R-120) will be on hand for the groundbreaking of a 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility for current and future generations of skilled electrical linemen with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1319. A mock check representing the funding for the project will be presented.

Nelson Announces Two Community Events

Apr. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) invites residents of the 57th Legislative District to his free paper shredding and Older and Wiser events in the coming weeks.

Bonner to Host Legislative Overview Sessions

Apr. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) is welcoming area residents to hear from him on a variety of topics during two upcoming legislative overview sessions.

Benninghoff, Kephart, Policy Committee Hold Hearing on Proposed Closures of SCI Rockview, Quehanna Boot Camp

Apr. 16, 2025 /

STATE COLLEGE—On Monday, Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) and other lawmakers held a hearing titled “The Impact of Prison Closures in our Communities” to discuss Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed closures of SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp.

Cooper Condemns Alleged Arson at Governor’s Mansion

Apr. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) issued this statement addressing the troubling rise of violence in politics following the recent alleged arson at the governor’s residence. Fortunately, state police ensured the safe evacuation of Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family, while firefighters from Harrisburg managed to extinguish the fire, which caused significant damage.