Brown to Host House Urban Affairs Committee Hearing on Affordable Housing

Sep. 20, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike), chairwoman of the House Urban Affairs Committee, will host a policy hearing to receive testimony on Northeastern Pennsylvania, and other areas of the Commonwealth, which continue to experience a limited market for attainable and affordable housing.

Indiana County Legislators Announce Grants for Local Projects

Sep. 20, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s abundance of natural gas is again translating into support for a pair of Indiana County projects, according to state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41). The grants are products of the Marcellus Legacy Fund, part of Act 13 of 2012 which produced revenue derived from impact fees imposed on unconventional gas well drilling throughout the state.

Benninghoff, Corman Announce Grant Award for Kepler Community Pool Rehabilitation

Sep. 20, 2022 /

BELLEFONTE – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) and Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Centre/Juniata/Mifflin/Huntingdon) Tuesday announced a new grant issued by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for the rehabilitation and further development of the Kepler Community Pool.

Oberlander, Hutchinson Announce $265,000 for Local Rec Projects

Sep. 20, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Two recreational enhancement projects in Clarion County will receive a combined total of more than $265,000 in state grant funding, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Clarion/Venango/Butler/Forest/Warren) announced today.

Cook to Host Second Annual Women in Leadership Conference

Sep. 20, 2022 /

WASHINGTON AND FAYETTE COUNTIES – The second annual Women in Leadership Conference, hosted by Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette), will take place on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 2-4:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Pennsylvania Western University-California Convocation Center, located at 250 University Ave., California, PA 15419.

Major to Chair House Second Amendment Caucus, Replaces Dowling

Sep. 20, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Butler) and Rep. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today announced Major has been chosen to chair the House Second Amendment Caucus for the remainder of the 2021-22 Legislative Session.

Schmitt Offers Free Paper ‘Shredding with Schmitt’ Event

Sep. 20, 2022 /

ALTOONA – Area residents are invited to properly dispose of important documents at the upcoming Shredding with Schmitt event hosted by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona). The free event will be held at People’s Natural Gas Field (Curve Stadium), located at 1000 Park Ave., Altoona, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 4-7 p.m.

Free Expo for Seniors of the 84th Legislative District

Sep. 20, 2022 /

WHAT: State Rep. Joe Hamm and Sen. Gene Yaw are hosting a free Senior Expo for residents of the 84th Legislative District. Document shredding and an unused prescription medreturn dropbox are available in addition to information on state government programs and services for seniors.

Sonney to Host Informational Meeting

Sep. 20, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, will hold an informational meeting regarding House Bill 2074, sponsored by Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana). The legislation would give visiting teams and their local broadcasters in high school athletic competitions the same rights to broadcast, stream and provide telegraphic play-by-play accounts as the home team.

Criminal Justice Reform Caucus Hosted Special Event to Highlight Reentry Challenges at SCI Camp Hill, Says Delozier

Sep. 19, 2022 /

CAMP HILL –In partnership with the Department of Corrections (DOC), the Criminal Justice Reform Caucus (CJRC) jointly hosted a special event today highlighting the challenges individuals face when reentering society from prison. Participants completed a Reentry Simulation Program to experience common life situations, according to caucus co-chair, Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland).

Hamm and Yaw to Host Free Senior Expo

Sep. 19, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Seniors from the 84th Legislative District are invited to join Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union) at their Senior Expo this Thursday, Sept. 22.

Smith to Host Annual Senior Expo on Sept. 23

Sep. 19, 2022 /

PUNXSUTAWNEY –– Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) will host his annual Senior Expo on Friday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Punxsutawney First Church of God, 23 Skyview Drive.

Lewis DelRosso to Host Veterans Breakfast in Cheswick

Sep. 19, 2022 /

ALLEGHENY/WESTMORELAND – Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) will honor those who have served the country with a Veterans Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 1. The breakfast will take place at the Acme Club, located at 230 Herron Ave., Cheswick, from 9-11 a.m.

O’Neal Urges Vehicle Owners to Participate in Event to Turn in Illegible License Plates

Sep. 19, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today reminded vehicle owners that if their license plates are difficult to read, replacement plates are available for free. To help facilitate the process to turn in the illegible plate for a new one, O’Neal is teaming up with the Washington County Sheriff’s office for an event on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Wild Things Park.