Lawmakers Announce Grant Funding for Restoration of Historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County

Jun. 06, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced $33,485 in grant funding has been awarded through the Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant program to support important restoration work at the historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County.

Lawmakers Announce Grant Funding for Restoration of Historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County

Jun. 06, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced $33,485 in grant funding has been awarded through the Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant program to support important restoration work at the historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County.

Lawmakers Announce Grant Funding for Restoration of Historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County

Jun. 06, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced $33,485 in grant funding has been awarded through the Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant program to support important restoration work at the historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County.

Gaydos Applauds State Grant for Leetsdale History Initiative

Jun. 06, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced the Borough of Leetsdale has been awarded a $14,987 grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) to support historic preservation efforts in the community.

Ortitay Expresses Disappointment with Reading List, Calls for Action

Jun. 06, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), long-time literacy advocate and leader of the movement in the General Assembly, today wrote to Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Acting Secretary Carrie Rowe to voice his displeasure with the department’s recently released reading list pursuant to Act 135 of 2024 and request action.

Rigby, Kephart Applaud Grant for Cambria County Historical Society

Jun. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) and Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) are pleased to announce the awarding of a more than $43,000 grant to the Cambria County Historical Society by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).

Grants Awarded to Area Historical Projects, Roae Says

Jun. 05, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today announced almost $150,000 in Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission grants were awarded to the city of Meadville and the Erie County Historical Society.

4-H Students Visit State Capitol

Jun. 05, 2025 /

Rep. Marty Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) met with Potter County 4-H students in Harrisburg this week during Penn State’s College of Ag Sciences Capitol Days. Pictured from left: Thankful Batterson, 4-H leader; Spencer Gee, extension educator; 4-H students Baylee Hazel, Alexis Risser, Elizabeth Freeman and Dana Williams; and Causer.

Bass Pro Shops to Anchor Major Economic Development in Lycoming County

Jun. 05, 2025 /

MUNCY TOWNSHIP – A new destination retail super store planned for Lycoming County could spur economic development and new opportunities for tourism and recreation, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Tioga/Union), Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Sullivan) and Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union). During today’s county commissioners meeting, Bass Pro Shops announced plans to open a new location in Muncy Township, its third in Pennsylvania.

Policy Committee Hearing in Harrisburg Seeks to Preserve Benefit Integrity

Jun. 04, 2025 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Preserving Benefit Integrity” to examine ways to safeguard Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs and ensure they are available and accessible by those who truly need the support.