Grants Will Help Local Schools Expand Computer Science Education

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.

Grants Will Help Local Schools Expand Computer Science Education

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.

First Responders in the 79th District Awarded Grants, Schmitt, Ward Say

Jan. 17, 2020 /

ALTOONA – Several fire companies and emergency medical service providers in the 79th Legislative District will receive funding through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced.

Northern Tier Workforce Development Board Awarded $131,006, Says Fritz

Jan. 17, 2020 /

HONESDALE – With a goal of helping better prepare students for in-demand careers, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced that the Northern Tier Workforce Development Board will receive a $131,006 Business-Education Partnership (BEP) grant from the Department of Labor and Industry.

Ecker Offers Assistance to Veterans

Jan. 17, 2020 /

ABBOTTSTOWN – Veterans and their families who live in the 193rd Legislative District have another avenue to seek help with obtaining benefits after Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) teamed up with the Cumberland County Veterans Affairs Office.

Don’t Forget to License Your Dog for 2020

Jan. 17, 2020 /

The Department of Agriculture is reminding dog owners to be sure they get a license for 2020. All dogs three months of age and older are required to be licensed. The fee for an annual dog license is $6.50, or $8.50 if the animal is not spayed or neutered.

Lawmakers, Advocates Highlight Efforts to Fight Human Trafficking

Jan. 17, 2020 /

WHAT: A press conference to detail and answer questions about a package of bills to fight human trafficking. The package is designed to guarantee the safety of victims, protect their privacy and make it safer for them to testify against their abusers. Since 2007, there have been more than 1,200 human trafficking cases in the Commonwealth.

Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Pre-Enforcement Period Underway

Jan. 17, 2020 /

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) announced that the required 60-day pre-enforcement period for the statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program has begun and will last until March 4.

Causer, Owlett Announce Grant to Boost Career Awareness

Jan. 17, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Continuing the commitment to help prepare Pennsylvania’s youth for the careers of today and tomorrow, Reps. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today announced a grant for the North Central Workforce Development Board (NCWDB).

Causer, Owlett Announce Grant to Boost Career Awareness

Jan. 17, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Continuing the commitment to help prepare Pennsylvania’s youth for the careers of today and tomorrow, Reps. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today announced a grant for the North Central Workforce Development Board (NCWDB).