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.
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.
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.
Jan. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) announced today that 12 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout the 15th District have qualified to receive $230,800 from a grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Jan. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Several regional volunteer fire and emergency service companies in the 102nd Legislative District have been awarded grants by the Commonwealth to aid in their mission of protecting lives and property, Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) said today.
Jan. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – An active first year in office has earned state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) a deputy chairmanship on the House Majority Policy Committee.
Jan. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – To encourage clean-up of toxic waste areas that pollute local waterways, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) introduced legislation to add a member of the coal refuse energy and reclamation industry to the Mining Reclamation and Advisory Board (MRAB).
Jan. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) today announced nearly $301,000 in state funding will be shared by 25 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations in Carbon County. The grants range from $8,549 to $14,248.
Jan. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – State grants have been awarded to expand computer science classes and teacher training in Carbon County, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon).
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.
Jan. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Fire and emergency response organizations serving the 171st Legislative District have been awarded $189,925 in state grant funding, Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) announced today.