Nov. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded grants to two municipalities in Snyder County, according to Senator John R. Gordner (R-27) and Representative David H. Rowe (R-85). Through the support of both members, funds were made available through the Multimodal Transportation Fund program.
Nov. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Sen. Wayne Langerholc Jr. (R-35) and Rep. Jim Rigby (R-71) today announced the approval of $2.1 million in state grants to help pay for transportation projects in Cambria and Clearfield counties.
Nov. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. James Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana/Westmoreland) today announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved a grant of $177,761 for Phase 1 reconstruction of Redding Run Road in Washington Township.
Nov. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Carlisle) announced today the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council Inc. has been awarded a $193,700 grant for the development of the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail in West Pennsboro Township.
Nov. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Funding to address a major transportation and safety concern in Mount Union Borough has been approved today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) under the Multimodal Transportation Fund. A grant of $500,000 has been awarded to the borough to replace the retaining wall along Pennsylvania Avenue Linear Park, according to Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-Blair/Fulton/Cumberland/Franklin/Huntingdon), who both advocated strongly for the funding.
Nov. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) today announced more than $300,000 in state grant funding for ATV and snowmobile trail development in the Susquehannock State Forest in Potter County.
Nov. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced the awarding of $842,185 in state funding to assist with a street improvement project in Bowmanstown Borough, Carbon County.
Nov. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced three improvement projects in the 40th Legislative District will benefit from an additional $750,000 in state funding approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) in Harrisburg.
Nov. 12, 2019 /
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved a $200,000 grant to improve the intersection of State Route 50 and Alpine Road in South Fayette Township.
Nov. 12, 2019 /
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved $350,000 in flood-reduction projects for Bridgeville.
Nov. 08, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Three bills introduced by Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) that aim to improve intergovernmental cooperation to save taxpayers money were signed into law.
Nov. 08, 2019 /
CLAYSVILLE – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) invites veterans of the 15th District and their spouses to attend a veterans appreciation breakfast on Friday, Nov. 22, at 9 a.m. at the Claysville American Legion, 208 Main St., Claysville.
Nov. 07, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – With bipartisan support, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced today that he introduced commonsense legislation to save Pennsylvania farmers thousands of dollars in taxes by aligning the Commonwealth’s seasonal agriculture workers laws with those in use at the federal level.
Nov. 07, 2019 /
TOWANDA – To help constituents better access state government-related services, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) will hold satellite office hours in Sullivan County during the months of November and December.
Nov. 07, 2019 /
BELLE VERNON — Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) announced today that Mon Valley Progress Council has been awarded a grant totaling $157,250 from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for Riverfront Park in Charleroi Borough, Washington County.
Nov. 07, 2019 /
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP – Representatives Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) and Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) participated in a sit-down conversation/tour on Wednesday with the ownership and staff of Nicklas Plumbing Inc. and several financial experts to discuss the many benefits and advantages that Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) have for family-owned businesses, communities and the economy.
Nov. 06, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) is hosting a veterans recognition breakfast to show appreciation for those who bravely and selflessly defended our nation’s freedoms. The event is free to attend for veterans and active duty military from all branches and eras of military service and their spouses. RSVPs are required.
Nov. 06, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Ferndale Area High School-grad and 71st Legislative District state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) will be the featured speaker this Friday, Nov. 8, at the school’s inaugural Veterans Day Assembly and Breakfast, which will begin at 7:50 a.m. The school is located at 600 Harlan Ave, Johnstown.
Nov. 06, 2019 /
Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) recently presented a citation from the state House of Representatives to Owen Fitzwater, recognizing him for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. A third-generation Eagle Scout, Fitzwater’s public service project involved replacing the deteriorated sidewalk in front of the Free Masons Memorial Cemetery located in Knoxville Borough, Tioga County.
Nov. 06, 2019 /
WHAT: Area officials, veterans and others will officially dedicate the Troy Area Veterans Memorial Bridge.