Bethel Park Wastewater Project Gets Funding Boost, Lawmakers Say

Apr. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced today the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved a $15 million low-interest loan for upgrades the Bethel Park Wastewater Treatment Facility, operated by the Bethel Park Municipal Authority.

Causer to Hold Satellite Office Hours

Apr. 24, 2024 /

BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday, May 2, at the following locations:

Watro, Argall Announce PENNVEST Loan for Water System Upgrades in Hazelton

Apr. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced a low-interest state loan of more than $1.4 million awarded to the Hazleton City Authority for water system improvements. The funding was approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).

Mercer County Project Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Grant, Bonner Announces

Apr. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) today announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) approved nearly $7 million through a grant and low-interest loan for a wastewater treatment plant in Jackson Township. The grant totals more than $4.8 million while the loan is for more than $2 million.

Mackenzie Announces Free Paper Shredding Event on May 4

Apr. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is hosting a free document shredding event for residents of the 131st Legislative District on Saturday, May 4, at Hopewell Park, located at 4695 W. Hopewell Road, Center Valley, from 10 a.m. to noon.

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.