Local Elected Officials Announce Nearly $5 Million Awarded to Schools and Municipalities in Northeast Pennsylvania

Oct. 23, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Today, Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike), and Sens. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rosemary Brown (R-Wayne/Lackawanna/Monroe) announced they helped to secure over $5 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants and Public School Facility Improvement grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects throughout the counties where they share representation.

Local Elected Officials Announce Nearly $5 Million Awarded to Schools and Municipalities in Northeast Pennsylvania

Oct. 23, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Today, Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike), and Sens. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rosemary Brown (R-Wayne/Lackawanna/Monroe) announced they helped to secure over $5 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants and Public School Facility Improvement grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects throughout the counties where they share representation.

Schuylkill County Schools Awarded $4.2 Million for Facility Improvements

Oct. 23, 2024 /

More than $4.2 million was awarded through the Public School Facility Improvement Grant program to schools in Schuylkill County today, according to Reps. JoAnne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill), Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), and Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).

Flood Announces Over $4 Million in Grant Funding for Northampton County Projects

Oct. 23, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is pleased to announce Northampton County has been awarded over $4 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grant funding to support a wide range of projects aimed at enhancing local infrastructure, public safety and community resources. These funds will significantly benefit the residents of the 138th Legislative District.

O’Neal to Move to Impeach Dangerous Judge

Oct. 23, 2024 /

WASHINGTON – House Republican Whip Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced he plans to introduce a resolution to impeach Magisterial District Judge Xander Orenstein of Allegheny County after he released a man on no-cash bail who then allegedly killed a state law enforcement officer this week.

Rowe Named NFIB “Guardian of Small Business”

Oct. 23, 2024 /

HARRISBURG –State Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) was among five members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to earn the National Federation for Independent Business’ (NFIB) “Guardian of Small Business” designation for the 2023-24 Legislative Session. This recognition is given only to the fiercest advocates for the Commonwealth’s small business community.

Schuylkill County Schools Awarded $4.2 Million for Facility Improvements

Oct. 23, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – More than $4.2 million was awarded through the Public School Facility Improvement Grant program to schools in Schuylkill County today, according to Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), JoAnne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill), Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), and Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).

Flick, Yaw Announce Nearly $4 Million Awarded to Projects in Lycoming, Union Counties

Oct. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Tioga/Union) today announced $3,790,012 in state funding has been awarded to community, economic development and school improvement projects in Lycoming and Union Counties. The funding was considered and approved at today’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) meeting in Harrisburg.

Rowe: State Grants Awarded for Multiple District Projects

Oct. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG –State grant funding totaling over $3.7 million has been awarded in 85th Legislative District under the Local Share Account (LSA) and Public School Facility Improvement Grant (PSFIG) programs, according to Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata).