Gleim, Solomon Legislation Asks Students ‘What is Your Pennsylvania Story?’

Jul. 01, 2025 /

HARRISBURG - Encouraging Pennsylvania students to more actively examine their role in our state’s past, present and future is the subject of legislation co-authored by state Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) and Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) that was passed overwhelmingly on Monday by the state House.

Bernstine to Host Free Shredding Event in Ellwood City

Jul. 01, 2025 /

ELLWOOD CITY – In an effort to help residents protect themselves against identity theft, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) will host a free community shredding event on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ellport Borough Building, located at 313 Burns Ave., Ellwood City.

Cook Wants a Balanced Budget Passed

Jul. 01, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R- Greene/Washington) issued the following statement regarding July 1 arriving with no new state budget being passed.

Cooper: Today Should be ‘Pay Freeze Eve’

Jun. 30, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – For the third straight year, Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) is introducing legislation to suspend compensation to state officials when Harrisburg fails to pass a budget before July 1.

Cutler Announces Grants for Two Area Farms

Jun. 30, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) today announced that two farms in the 100th District have been awarded grants to increase capacity and create growth opportunities throughout Pennsylvania’s food supply chain.

Pickett to Host Shredding Event at Senior Expo

Jun. 27, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) will host a shredding event at her upcoming Senior Expo to give residents of the 110th Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.

Pugh Celebrates Grant Funding for Food Dignity Movement

Jun. 27, 2025 /

LUZERNE – State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is excited to announce The Food Dignity Movement is set to administer a $723,839 infrastructure grant to five local farms through Pennsylvania’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RSFI) grant program, which is funded through a cooperative agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Bipartisan Bill to Help Food Banks Passes Senate

Jun. 27, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – This week, the Pennsylvania Senate voted to pass a bill by state Rep. Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia) and Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) which would remove barriers and encourage donations to food banks and other organizations.

Area Elected Officials Encouraged by Acquisition of Blossburg Foundry

Jun. 27, 2025 /

WELLSBORO – Elected officials representing Tioga County issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Rytoriacap Inc. (Rytoria) has acquired ASC Engineered Solutions’ foundry and facilities in Blossburg. Those making the statement include: Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-5), state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) and Tioga County Commissioners Sam VanLoon, Marc Rice and Shane Nickerson.