Brown Announces Area Career and Technical School Receives Grant

Feb. 09, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today announced the Lawrence County Career and Technical Center in New Castle will receive an $85,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for the purchase of new equipment aligned to training students in high-demand occupations.

Adams Officially Resigns

Feb. 09, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Adams (R-Pike/Wayne) today submitted a letter to the Hon. Joanna McClinton, speaker of the PA House of Representatives, officially resigning from his position representing the 139th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Wentling Announces Nearly $80,000 for Mercer County Career Center

Feb. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced Mercer County Career Center has been awarded $79,546 as part of a program to purchase new equipment to help train students in high-demand occupations through career and technical education programs. Eligible school districts and career and technical centers needed to administer eight or more programs approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Hogan to Host Property Tax/Rent Rebate Workshop

Feb. 07, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hogan (Bucks) will be hosting a Property Tax Rent Rebate workshop this Friday, Feb. 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the Sarah Mitchell Community Center, 1500 Desire Ave., Feasterville-Trevose.

Rigby on Shapiro 2024-25 Budget Proposal: ‘What About Next Year?

Feb. 07, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – After listening on Tuesday to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year, state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) immediately turned his thoughts to the following year’s budget cycle. He explained why in the following statement on the heels of Shapiro’s address before members of the General Assembly:

Heffley Expresses Concern for Shapiro’s Budget Proposal and the Taxpayers

Feb. 07, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) attended a joint session of the General Assembly Tuesday during which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his state budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Heffley issued the following statement in response to the governor’s $48 billion spending plan, which equals 8% percent more than the current year’s spending:

Ortitay Praises Advancement of Literacy Legislation

Feb. 07, 2024 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement in response to the Senate Education Committee unanimously reporting out Senate Bill 801, which is a mirror image of his House Bill 998 to advance literacy achievement for all: