Kephart Announces Municipal Authority Loan Award

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) announced today funding awarded to the Woodward Township Sewage and Water Authority. The authority will receive a $1.75 million low-interest loan to replace the existing chlorine disinfection system with a new ultraviolet system. The project will also replace the drain station and pump station controls, as well as the main building roof to ensure proper functionality and overall effectiveness of major plant components.

Pennsylvania to Terminate Contract with Kooth, Says Scialabba

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is terminating its contract with Kooth, a London-based online platform that claims to offer mental health treatment to school-aged children in Pennsylvania without parental knowledge, involvement or consent.

Marcell, Hogan, Labs, Farry Announce $1.48 Million Grant for HVAC Project at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), and Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) are pleased to announce that Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded a $1,489,608 state grant from the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG). The grant will fund the replacement of 43 rooftop HVAC units and the building’s automation system.

Marcell, Hogan, Labs, Farry Announce $1.48 Million Grant for HVAC Project at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), and Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) are pleased to announce that Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded a $1,489,608 state grant from the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG). The grant will fund the replacement of 43 rooftop HVAC units and the building’s automation system.

Marcell, Hogan, Labs, Farry Announce $1.48 Million Grant for HVAC Project at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), and Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) are pleased to announce that Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded a $1,489,608 state grant from the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG). The grant will fund the replacement of 43 rooftop HVAC units and the building’s automation system.

Gaydos Applauds $87 Million Grant for Mainspring Energy Facility in Allegheny County

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) expressed her strong support today for Mainspring Energy's newly awarded $87 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. This grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Grants Program, will facilitate the establishment of a state-of-the-art Linear Generator manufacturing facility in Allegheny County, creating more than 600 skilled jobs in clean power generation.

Miller Announces Grant Funding Awarded for Local Projects

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Brett Miller (R-East Hempfield) today announced that three state grants totaling over $3.2 million were awarded to communities in the 41st Legislative District for key safety and infrastructure projects.

Gaydos Says Resignation of Local Judge Following Tragic Death of State Officer is Necessary

Oct. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) is urging the resignation of Magisterial District Judge Xander Orenstein. This call comes after the judge released a man on no-cash bail who is accused of killing Liquor Control Enforcement Officer Benjamin Brallier, a member of the Pennsylvania State Police and a resident of the 44th Legislative District.

Kephart Named “Guardian of Small Business”

Oct. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) today announced that the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented him with a Guardian of Small Business Award. Of the 253 legislators in Harrisburg, Kephart was one of 10 to be recognized by NFIB as a champion of small business.

Cutler: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling Allows Double Voting

Oct. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) issued the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s 4-3 ruling on provisional ballots for voters who incorrectly return their mail-in ballots.

Cabell’s ‘Digital Assets Authorization Act’ Bill Gains House Approval

Oct. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would protect the rights of Pennsylvanians to control and spend digital assets, sponsored by Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne), was passed by the House of Representatives with bipartisan support on Wednesday. House Bill 2481, also known as the Digital Assets Authorization Act, now moves to the Senate for consideration.

West Manchester Project Receives State Assistance

Oct. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) announced today West Manchester Township will receive $624,828 in state financial assistance for their storm sewer improvements project.

Rigby to Recognize Johnstown Brothers Who Died in World War II

Oct. 24, 2024 /

WHAT: State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) will host a ceremony to rename the bridge which carries Galleria Drive/State Route 3031 over U.S. Route 219 in Richland Township as the PFC Paul O. Malzi and PFC Harry R. Malzi Memorial Bridge.