Grants Awarded to Variety of Projects, Nelson Says

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) today announced more than $325,000 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects in the 57th Legislative District.

Benninghoff Bus Driver Testing Bill Passes Unanimously

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) that would do away with redundancy in the process by which school bus drivers are tested has been passed unanimously by the House.

Davanzo Announces Nearly $470,000 in Funding for Improvement Projects

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) announced today the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved nearly $470,000 in state funding for community improvements in the 58th Legislative District. Davanzo worked to secure the Local Share Account (LSA) grants for the projects.

Major, Pittman Announce Grants for Hyde Park, West Leechburg

Mar. 18, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Jefferson/Westmoreland) today announced more than $32,000 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects in Hyde Park and West Leechburg.

Pickett Hosting Senior Scam Seminar in Sayre April 25

Mar. 17, 2025 /

SAYRE – In her continuing effort to educate older residents about the latest scams and how to protect themselves, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) is hosting a senior scam seminar on Friday, April 25, in Sayre. The free event will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. at Sons and Daughters of Italy, 301 Desmond St.

Walsh to Host Free Concealed Carry Seminars

Mar. 17, 2025 /

DALLAS – To help residents better understand Pennsylvania’s firearms laws and how to be more responsible gun owners, Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) is hosting two concealed carry seminars in Luzerne County.

Banta, Policy Committee Hold Hearing in Waterford on Stopping New Energy Taxes

Mar. 17, 2025 /

WHAT: Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

Bipartisan Push for Voter ID Underway, Representatives Say

Mar. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin), Frank Burns (D-Cambria) and K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks) today introduced legislation that would require identification to be shown at the polls during future elections in Pennsylvania.

Bipartisan Push for Voter ID Underway, Representatives Say

Mar. 17, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin), Frank Burns (D-Cambria) and K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks) today introduced legislation that would require identification to be shown at the polls during future elections in Pennsylvania.

Scialabba Named Chair of PA Artificial Intelligence Opportunity Task Force

Mar. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) has been named chair of the PA Artificial Intelligence Opportunity Task Force. The task force, created in 2024, will identify opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries throughout the Commonwealth and will guide legislative policy on the issue.

Brown Announces Funding for New Castle Public Library Renovations

Mar. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) announced today New Castle Public Library has been awarded $405,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. The funding will be used to replace the failing heating and air conditioning system with energy-efficient components to improve the library's energy performance.