Grant Awarded for Tionesta Creek, Rapp Says

Jan. 28, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) today announced a $140,000 Watershed Restoration Protection Program grant has been awarded for a Tionesta Creek stabilization project in Kingsley Township, Forest County.

Stambaugh, Rothman Announce Grants for Perry County

Jan. 28, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Grants awarded today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) will support a pair of projects in Perry County, according to Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata) and Sen. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland/Dauphin/Perry).

Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Westmoreland County on Stopping New Energy Taxes

Jan. 28, 2025 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) and other lawmakers will host a series of hearings titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.

Parenthood and School Choice

Jan. 27, 2025 /

The wonderful journey of parenthood comes with a heavy dose of responsibility and the knowledge that a lifetime of decision-making lies ahead that will ultimately lead to the happiness, health, and success of the precious human being who has been placed in the parent’s care.

Ortitay’s Eating Disorder Bill Passes Committee

Jan. 27, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The House Education Committee today voted to advance Rep. Jason Ortitay’s (R-Washington/Allegheny) legislation to increase awareness regarding eating disorders in children.

Heffley Provides Update on Rabies-Infected Bear Incident in Jim Thorpe

Jan. 24, 2025 /

WEISSPORT - Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is informing local residents about recent information from the Pennsylvania Game Commission regarding the bear attack that occurred in Jim Thorpe. The bear involved in the incident has tested positive for rabies, which explains the animal's unusual and aggressive behavior.

Pickett, Baker Announce PENNVEST Loan for Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades in Wyoming County

Jan. 23, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced a $2.7 million low-interest state loan was awarded to the Lake Winola Municipal Authority for an improvement project at its wastewater treatment plant in Overfield Township, Wyoming County. The funding was approved this week by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).