Rapp Confirms More Than $407,220 Awarded to 39 Local Fire, EMS Organizations

Jan. 22, 2020 /

WARREN — Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) announced today that 39 fire departments and ambulance organizations throughout Crawford, Forest and Warren counties have been awarded approximately $407,220 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Wentling’s Lake Erie Groin Fee Exemption Legislation Approved for House Consideration

Jan. 22, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) which would officially define “groin structures” and exempt non-commercial groin owners from paying excessive Submerged Lands License Agreement (SLLA) fees.

Kauffman: State House Takes Stand Against Human Trafficking

Jan. 22, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Following passage out of the House Judiciary Committee last week, the full House of Representatives today passed a package of bills aimed at combatting the crime of human trafficking, announced Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.

House Approves Jozwiak Anti-Baby-Trafficking Bill

Jan. 22, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The state House today in Harrisburg approved legislation introduced by state Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) that would increase penalties for criminals convicted of trafficking babies.

Thomas Backs Bills to Fight Human Trafficking

Jan. 22, 2020 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) joined her colleagues in passing a package of legislation to combat human trafficking in Pennsylvania, including a companion bill to Thomas’s “Buyer Beware” bill to increase the penalties for anyone convicted of soliciting a victim of human trafficking.

Speaker to Make Announcement

Jan. 22, 2020 /

WHAT: Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny), who is serving in his tenth term as state representative of the 28th Legislative District and third term as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, will hold a press conference.

PennDOT Seeking Summer Help, Says Pickett

Jan. 22, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is sponsoring an extensive Summer Maintenance Program for college students, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced today. The program runs May through August 2020 to supplement the permanent workforce.

House Republicans Take Lead to Address Human Trafficking Crisis

Jan. 22, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Continuing efforts to combat human trafficking in Pennsylvania, the House will be voting on a package of bills designed to guarantee the well-being of victims, protect their privacy and make it safer for them to testify against their abusers.

Owlett Announces $50,000 Grant to Expand Wellsboro Creamery

Jan. 22, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The popular Main Street Creamery in Wellsboro has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the state to expand its retail business to include a wholesale operation as well, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) announced today.

Almost $2.3 Million Awarded to Local Monroe County Projects, Say Brown, Rader

Jan. 22, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Seeking to develop and improve Monroe County communities, Reps. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) and Jack Rader (R-Monroe) announced today that Monroe County will see approximately $2.3 million in state funds from the gaming-funded Local Share Account (LSA) grants and Pipeline Investment Program grants.