Apr. 29, 2021 /
A few weeks ago, wildfires took out hundreds of acres of land in two areas of Ohiopyle State Park. For approximately 12 hours and initially facing dry and windy conditions, 74 crews from departments in Westmoreland and Fayette counties fought and ultimately extinguished the fires. No lives were lost, and no homes destroyed.
Apr. 28, 2021 /
With the PASSHE (Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education) Board of Governors’ Wednesday morning vote to approve the system redesign, and the 60-day public comment period about to begin, I believe it is important for the people of Indiana County to fully understand this proposal and its impacts on Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). First, I need to be clear that the proposed retrenchments and furloughs at IUP are not the result of the system redesign as many have been led to believe. Rather, they are due to a separate effort by the Board of Governors and Chancellor Dan Greenstein to develop a financial sustainability plan.
Apr. 28, 2021 /
WHAT: Redd up Interstate 70 with Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette). Those volunteering their time include constituents from Belle Vernon, Speers and Charleroi Boroughs, and Rostraver Township.
Apr. 27, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Looking forward to a post-pandemic Pennsylvania, the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), convened a hearing at the Capitol Tuesday to discuss the impacts of regulatory waivers and suspensions implemented as a result of COVID-19.
Apr. 27, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that protects living organ donors in Pennsylvania was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf as Act 11 of 2021 today.
Apr. 27, 2021 /
WHAT: Reps. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union), David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) and Martina White (R-Philadelphia) will be participating in a tour of local businesses, followed by a roundtable discussion, to discuss Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to shutter businesses during the COVID-19 emergency. They will also discuss questions to be included on the upcoming primary election ballot regarding the governor’s emergency powers.
Apr. 27, 2021 /
WHAT: Reps. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union), David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) and Martina White (R-Philadelphia) will be participating in a tour of local businesses, followed by a roundtable discussion, to discuss Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to shutter businesses during the COVID-19 emergency. They will also discuss questions to be included on the upcoming primary election ballot regarding the governor’s emergency powers.
Apr. 27, 2021 /
WHAT: Reps. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union), David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) and Martina White (R-Philadelphia) will be participating in a tour of local businesses, followed by a roundtable discussion, to discuss Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to shutter businesses during the COVID-19 emergency. They will also discuss questions to be included on the upcoming primary election ballot regarding the governor’s emergency powers.
Apr. 27, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) has introduced legislation that would restructure the way municipalities handle stormwater management, resulting in increased efficiency and less of a burden being placed on taxpayers.
Apr. 27, 2021 /
REEDSVILLE – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) announced Tuesday that constituents seeking service in his Reedsville, Mifflin County, office must use the rear entrance until further notice.
Apr. 26, 2021 /
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23) will convene a joint public hearing focusing on Alternate Septic Systems—Act 34 of 2020 Implementation.
Apr. 26, 2021 /
WASHINGTON COUNTY – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) invites you to join his Great American Redd Up event this Friday, April 30, at 9 a.m. The Speers/Belle Vernon Bridge on Interstate 70 is the doorway to three counties – Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland – and needs to send a warm welcome.
Apr. 26, 2021 /
LEMONT FURNACE – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) is inviting current concealed carry permit holders and those considering obtaining a permit to attend his upcoming Concealed Carry Seminar.
Apr. 26, 2021 /
Since late November, the House State Government Committee has been actively providing sorely needed oversight of the Commonwealth’s election law and election administration.
Apr. 26, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) announced that the House Game and Fisheries Committee Unanimously passed and reported her bill, House Bill 490, that seeks to provide reciprocal agreements for our active duty military and disabled veterans hunting and fishing licenses.
Apr. 26, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced that he will be hosting a Veterans Lunch on Saturday, May 15.
Apr. 26, 2021 /
KENNETT SQUARE - More than 900 local residents received the COVID-19 vaccine during a clinic on Saturday at the Kennett Area High School.
Apr. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG– Today, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Monroe/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) announced that Herrick Township will be awarded over $75,334 in state funding for the Herrick Park improvement project through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. Forest City Borough also will receive $302,879 in state funding for the Forest City sidewalk project through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) this past Wednesday.
Apr. 23, 2021 /
BRADFORD – In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced he will host a veterans service representative from the American Legion at his local offices in May.
Apr. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG - The Wolf administration now admits some medical supplies stored at the state Farm Show Complex have been destroyed as claimed by state lawmakers this week.