Local Fire Companies to Receive State Grants, Says Schlegel

Feb. 08, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon) announced today that 21 fire companies in the 101st Legislative District have been awarded about $210,000 in state grants through the 2022-23 Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program. The grants are the local share of more than $31 million being awarded statewide.

Grant to Support Crisis Care at UPMC, Gregory Says

Feb. 08, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – A grant of approximately $770,000 will help to develop the unit within UPMC Altoona for patients arriving at the hospital with mental health and substance abuse crises, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics Start Next Week, Causer Says

Feb. 08, 2023 /

BRADFORD – Area senior citizens in need of assistance with filing for their 2022 property tax or rent rebates are invited to one of several upcoming Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics hosted by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).

Rossi Announces $313,670 Awarded to Local Emergency Responders

Feb. 08, 2023 /

MOUNT PLEASANT – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) announced today that 24 fire and ambulance companies throughout the 59th District have qualified to receive approximately $313,672 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Stehr’s District Offices in Hegins, Shamokin Now Open

Feb. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) today announced her district offices in Hegins and Shamokin are now up and running. The Hegins office is located at 57 Park Lane, and the Shamokin office is at 300 E. Independence St.

Bonner Announces Local Fire, EMS Companies Receive Much-Needed State Grants

Feb. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Butler/Mercer) today announced that 18 fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) companies in the 17th Legislative District will collectively receive nearly $225,000 in state grants through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

Kutz Bill Would Support First-Time Homebuyers

Feb. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to help first-time homebuyers in Pennsylvania, Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) is gathering support for legislation that would reduce the tax burden for new homeowners by creating an exemption from paying the realty transfer tax.

Thirty-One Fire, EMS Companies Recipients of Grants, Roae Says

Feb. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today announced that 31 fire and emergency medical services companies serving the 6th Legislative District were awarded more than $350,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants.

Kaufer Announces Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grants

Feb. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced that grants totaling more than $315,000 will be awarded to 21 fire company and EMS departments in the 120th District. The grants are made possible through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program (FCEMSGP).