Gaydos, Benham to Discuss Legislation to Protect Pharmacies, Residents Who Depend on Prescription Drugs

Apr. 22, 2024 /

WHAT: Reps. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) will hold a press conference to discuss House Bill 1993, bipartisan legislation that would direct the Pennsylvania Insurance Department to develop a process for hearing and resolving pharmacy complaints against a Pennsylvania Benefit Manager (PBM). The bill they have introduced would also limit or ban several practices by PBMs, including patient steering, spread pricing and retroactive recoupment of money paid by the PBM to the pharmacy.

Irvin Hosts Seniors for Safe Driving Program May 31 in Shippensburg

Apr. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Motorists age 55 or older who want to sharpen their driving skills while also getting a discount on auto insurance are encouraged to sign up for Rep. Rich Irvin’s (R-Franklin/Huntingdon) Seniors for Safe Driving class on Friday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 703 Municipal Drive, Shippensburg.

Williams Welcomes Reopening of Critical Bridge in Delaware County

Apr. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware) is pleased to announce the official reopening of the Smithbridge Road bridge today, April 19. The reopening ceremony this morning marked the completion of the rebuilding of the nearly 100-year-old bridge vital to the Bethel, Concord and Garnet Valley communities.

Ryncavage Advocates for Residents Facing Unprecedented Sewer Replacement Mandate

Apr. 19, 2024 /

MOUNTAIN TOP – Residents of the Glen Summit community in Fairview Township have found themselves in a state of distress as they received notices from the Mountain Top Area Joint Sanitary Authority (MAJSA) mandating the replacement of their sewer laterals. These notices, which arrived last week, have sparked outrage among residents who are now facing the possibility of significant financial burdens and property damage.

House Republicans Applaud Shapiro for Using Republican Bills in Standardized Testing Reforms

Apr. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro recently announced actions to reduce and modernize standardized testing in schools. House Republican members were thrilled to see reforms they have advocated for included in Shapiro’s announcement, such as online PSSA and Keystone testing, as well as benchmark assessments throughout the year, thereby enabling educators to access results and data more swiftly.

Beaver, Washington Counties Receive Grant Funding to Expand Broadband

Apr. 19, 2024 /

BEAVER, PA—Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced Comcast Cable Communications, LLC is the recipient of Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) grant awards to be benefited by Beaver and Washington counties. Beaver County is receiving just over $4.2 million, and Washington County is receiving nearly $27 million. These grants are derived from a total of $204 million in federal funding and are part of an overall effort by the PBDA to expand broadband in unserved and underserved areas throughout Pennsylvania.

Grimm Krupa to Host Shredding Event April 26

Apr. 19, 2024 /

UNIONTOWN – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) would like to remind everyone that she will be holding a free Shredding Event on Friday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. She is partnering with Fayette County Recycling, which has offered its facility at 105 Romeo Lane in Uniontown to host the event.