Speaker Lauds United States Steel Investment in Mon Valley

May. 02, 2019 /

BRADDOCK, PA – During an event at Mon Valley Works, Edgar Thomson Plant, House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) applauded United States Steel Corporation for its investment of more than $1 billion to construct a state-of-the-art endless casting line at the facility.

Seniors Invited to Informative Breakfast Seminar, Wentling Says

May. 02, 2019 /

CONNEAUT LAKE – Area senior citizens are invited to attend an informative Senior Coffee and Conversation seminar hosted by Better Business Bureau, Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources, and the office Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer).

Puskaric Introduces Legislation to Streamline Permitting in Pennsylvania

May. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) joined some of his House colleagues at a Capitol news conference Monday to unveil the “Energize PA” bill package, which is designed to put more Pennsylvania residents to work without imposing new fees or taxes.

Grove Bill, Part of Package to Repeal Out-Dated Bills, Approved by House

May. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House on Wednesday approved legislation by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) to repeal a decades-old act, which taxed stores and theaters and was ruled unconstitutional. Grove’s bill is part of a 29-bill package generated in the House to clear out antiquated acts. Twelve of the bills were approved by the House today.

Safety Grants Awarded to Schools in 71st District

May. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) today announced that school districts in the 71st District have been awarded $241,744 in grants via the School Safety and Security Grant Program. These funds will be used to create a safer learning environment for our students, allowing them to learn to their full potential.

Bernstine Bill Would Repeal Dormant PA Wealth Tax Law

May. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week approved legislation, authored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), which would repeal a dormant law that he says could be used as a gateway to implement a state wealth tax on personal property.

Indiana County Schools Awarded Safety Grants

May. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that school districts in Indiana County have been awarded $367,597 in grants via the School Safety and Security Grant Program. These funds will be used to create a safer learning environment for students, allowing them to learn to their full potential.