House Passes Emrick Bill Seeking to Relieve Homeowners of Property Tax Penalty

Apr. 21, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Seeking to eliminate an unfair and unnecessary tax burden, Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced that the House passed his legislation, House Bill 430, that would waive the 10% penalty upon receipt of an affidavit during the first year of ownership if the new owners did not receive their property tax bill. The property owners would pay the full amount of the property taxes due and present a copy of their deed to prove their date of purchase.

House Approves Roae’s One Staffer-One Shopper Bill

Apr. 21, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The state House today in Harrisburg approved in a bipartisan vote legislation known as the One Staffer-One Shopper Bill, which was introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) to enable small businesses to continue operating during state disasters.

CFA Grant Awarded to Washington County

Apr. 21, 2021 /

WASHINGTON COUNTY – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Fayette/Washington) announced that a $485,000 Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grant was awarded to Guttman Realty Company. The grant will be used to improve facility modifications for water disposal.

Davanzo Announces CFA Grant for Sewickley Township

Apr. 21, 2021 /

WESTMORELAND COUNTY – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) announced that Sewickley Township in Westmoreland County received a Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grant in the amount of $158,900. The money will be used to make improvements to Crabapple Lake Park.

Polinchock Resolution to Initiate Study on Regulatory Waivers and Suspensions

Apr. 21, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The state House today adopted a resolution sponsored by Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks), to direct the Joint State Government Commission (JSGC) to conduct a study on regulatory waivers and suspensions issued by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Diamond Announces PennVest Grant for Natural Gas Service Expansion in Lebanon County

Apr. 21, 2021 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) today announced that the Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation has been approved to receive Pipeline Investment funds totaling $1,124,182 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for the extension of natural gas service to Boose Quality Castings in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.

Mustello Announces Funding for Improvement Project in Butler City

Apr. 21, 2021 /

BUTLER – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) today announced the awarding of funding to Butler City that will help support rehabilitation and development improvements. The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) at a meeting in Harrisburg.

Metzgar, Stefano Announce $50,000 Grant for Rockwood Borough Flood Control Project

Apr. 21, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) today announced that Rockwood Borough has been awarded a grant of $50,197 to make repairs and upgrades to its flood control system. These funds were approved through the Flood Mitigation Program (FMP), which is administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).

Mihalek Announces CFA Grant for Allegheny County

Apr. 21, 2021 /

ALLEGHENY – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced that Allegheny County was awarded a Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grant in the amount of $150,000. The Miracle League of the South Hills Inc. requested a Greenways, Trails and Recreation fund grant to improve an existing baseball field in Upper St. Clair Township. The grant will be used for concession stand construction.