Struzzi to Rename Cambria County Bridge

Oct. 06, 2021 /

WHAT: State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) will host a ceremony to officially rename the State Route 271 (also referred to as 24th St.) bridge that crosses the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Northern Cambria Borough as the Sergeant William Stock Memorial Bridge. Struzzi authored the original legislation, House Bill 56, which was signed into law in June as Act 17 of 2021.

House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee to Hold Voting Meeting

Oct. 05, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will be holding a voting meeting on House Bills 397, 1451 and 1612; and Senate Bills 248 and 550. These bills focus on assisting and honoring veterans, first responders and their families through property tax credit measures, expansion to the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act and group life insurance to members of the PA National Guard, when activated for 30 or more days.

Offering Support for CWA Ratepayers

Oct. 05, 2021 /

CHESTER – As an advocate for Chester Water Authority ratepayers, Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) spoke at the ‘Amend Act 12’ press conference Friday, Oct. 1 at Chester Water Authority Headquarters, where he announced his co-sponsorship of House Bill 1936.

Warner Hosts Breakfast for Area Veterans

Oct. 05, 2021 /

LEMONT FURNACE – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) is inviting area veterans in the 52nd Legislative District to his annual Veterans Recognition Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 5, from 9-11 a.m. at the Connellsville Township Fire Hall, 905 Fireman St., Connellsville.

Struzzi to Host Concealed Carry Seminar

Oct. 05, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to ensure residents are aware of their Second Amendment rights, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is hosting a concealed carry seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 6-8 p.m. in S&T Bank Arena at the White Township Recreation Complex, 497 E. Pike Road, Indiana.

Ortitay to Lead Hearing on Special Education

Oct. 05, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), chair of the House Education Subcommittee on Special Education, will lead a subcommittee public hearing on delivery of special education services to students in the Commonwealth.

PA House Democrats Unanimously Opposed Public Transparency Bill

Oct. 04, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Democrats on Monday unanimously opposed House Bill 1893, legislation sponsored by Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) that would provide public transparency to data collected by the Department of Health under the Disease Control and Prevention Law by making such data and information subject to the Right to Know Law

Rights of Foster Parents Topic of Hearing, Says Delozier

Oct. 04, 2021 /

HARRISBURG– Statutory and procedural rights of foster parents was the topic of conversation during a hearing of the House Children and Youth Committee today, according to Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), chairman of the committee.

Topper, Mihalek Co-host Hearing on Higher Education Funding

Oct. 04, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), chairman of House Education Committee’s Subcommittee on Higher Education, and Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Education, held a joint hearing this morning on higher education funding in Pennsylvania.

Struzzi Announces Town Hall Meetings

Oct. 04, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) invites residents of the 62nd Legislative District to attend one of the upcoming town hall meetings he is hosting in October and November.

Lawmakers Praise Auditor General Action on PENNVEST Review

Oct. 04, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Responding to a resolution authored more than three years ago by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor has launched an audit of nonpoint source management transactions authorized by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).

Williams Offers Support for Chester Water Authority Ratepayers

Oct. 01, 2021 /

CHESTER – As an advocate for Chester Water Authority ratepayers, Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) spoke at the ‘Amend Act 12’ press conference Friday, Oct. 1, at Chester Water Authority headquarters, where he announced his co-sponsorship of House Bill 1936.