Pittman & Struzzi Announce $236,555 in State Funding for Local Fire and EMS

Feb. 19, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – State Senator Joe Pittman (R-Armstrong, Indiana, Jefferson (part) & Westmoreland (part) Counties) and State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) announced $236,555 in funding for local Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

Rapp, Marcell Request Audit of Birth, Death Certificate Processes

Feb. 19, 2026 /

HARRISBURG — Reps. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) and Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) have authored a letter to Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor requesting an audit of the Department of Health’s (DOH) Division of Vital Records. The division is responsible for the issuance and oversight of birth and death records in the Commonwealth.

Rapp, Marcell Request Audit of Birth, Death Certificate Processes

Feb. 19, 2026 /

HARRISBURG — Reps. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) and Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) have authored a letter to Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor requesting an audit of the Department of Health’s (DOH) Division of Vital Records. The division is responsible for the issuance and oversight of birth and death records in the Commonwealth.

Kephart Announces Fire, EMS Grant Funds Awarded

Feb. 19, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) shared this week that fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 73rd Legislative District received state grants through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

Stender Announces More Than $332,000 in Grants for Local Fire, EMS Companies

Feb. 18, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Michael Stender (R-Montour/Northumberland) today announced that more than $332,000 in grant funding has been awarded to fire companies and emergency medical service providers across the 108th District through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

Flood Hosts Policy Hearing on Back-to-School Affordability

Feb. 18, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) hosted a House Republican Policy Committee hearing in her home district recently to examine the rising cost of back-to-school supplies and explore solutions to ease the financial burden on Pennsylvania families.