Jan. 22, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would empower local and state agencies to charge fees when responding to Right-to-Know requests for a commercial purpose was passed by the House of Representatives this week and will next be considered by the Senate, according to Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton), prime sponsor of the bill.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that state grants were awarded to expand one dairy operation in the 110th Legislative District and establish another.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
HARRISBURG — Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced The SpringHouse Country Store in North Strabane Township has been awarded a $50,000 Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program grant to produce additional products.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that he has introduced two pieces of legislation to honor military veteran and actor Jimmy Stewart, a native of Indiana, Pennsylvania. House Resolution 687 would designate May 20, 2020, as Jimmy Stewart Day, and House Resolution 688 would honor May 25, 2020, as the 25th anniversary of the Jimmy Stewart Museum.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
HARRISBURG –Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) today announced his resolution to raise awareness of the need for improved health care for expectant mothers and their babies. House Resolution 641 designates Jan. 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
LOCK HAVEN – State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Centre/Clinton) announced today that 24 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout the 76th District have qualified to receive approximately $275,204 from a grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) today announced that his district office in Huntingdon will be hosting veterans’ assistance hours Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Jan. 21, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – After serving the constituents of the 125th District for five terms, Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) today released the following statement regarding his intention to not seek re-election:
Jan. 21, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – To provide parents with precious time with their children that was unfairly taken from them, Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) drafted legislation that the House Judiciary Committee passed with unanimous support today.
Jan. 21, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced numerous local fire companies and EMS agencies were awarded state grants totaling more than $328,000 from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC).
Jan. 21, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Votes on two bills drafted by Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) to honor local veterans for their service to the country received unanimous support today from the House.
Jan. 21, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Three school entities in the 110th Legislative District have been awarded state grants to expand computer science classes and teacher training, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna).
Jan. 21, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Today, House Education Committee Chairman Curt Sonney (R-Erie) and Reps. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Meghan Schroeder (R-Bucks) joined together with Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Daniel Greenstein and chair of PASSHE’s Board of Governors Cynthia Shapira to unveil a package of bills designed to update, improve and reform PASSHE.
Jan. 21, 2020 /
WHAT: An informational meeting of the House Insurance Committee on H.B. 2200 (Gaydos), providing a mechanism for employers to join together and negotiate for discounted health insurance coverage in the same way large businesses purchase group insurance benefits. This would reduce costs for small businesses and help employers attract and retain a talented workforce.
Jan. 21, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Forty-one fire departments and ambulance associations in the 110th Legislative District will share nearly $466,000 in state funding to tackle capital projects, train personnel and reduce debt, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced today.
Jan. 21, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) today announced that fire and ambulance companies in the 52nd legislative district will collectively receive more than $206,000 in grants from the Commonwealth’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.
Jan. 21, 2020 /
SOUTH FAYETTE — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced South Fayette Township and Trinity Area school districts have been awarded $35,000 each in PAsmart Targeted grants.
Jan. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today announced that fire and ambulance companies located in the 68th Legislative District will collectively receive more than $375,000 in state grants thanks to the state’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.
Jan. 17, 2020 /
BRADFORD – Fire and emergency response organizations in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties have been awarded more than $420,000 in grants from the state, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced today.
Jan. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Five local schools are receiving grants totaling $175,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education today to expand computer science programs for students, according to members of the PA General Assembly’s York County Republican delegation.