Cook: Why the Secrecy Around Washington County’s LSA?

Oct. 19, 2023 /

WASHINGTON – Continuing his quest for transparency regarding Washington County’s Local Share Account (LSA) program and $10 million in unaccounted-for funds, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) addressed the Washington County commissioners at their regular meeting Thursday.

Borowicz Invites Residents to Her Four Upcoming District Events

Oct. 19, 2023 /

LOCK HAVEN – Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (Clinton/Union) invites residents of the 76th Legislative District to take advantage of her damaged license plate replacement and “Discuss Current Events and Concerns with Your State Representative” events coming up this month and next.

Public Invited to Jones Town Hall Meeting

Oct. 19, 2023 /

ELIZABETHTOWN – Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) is inviting residents of the 98th District to a town hall-style meeting he is hosting on Thursday, Oct. 26. The meeting will be held at the West Donegal Township building, located at 1 Municipal Drive, Elizabethtown. The meeting starts at 6 p.m.

Moving Primary Forward is Imprudent, Cutler Says

Oct. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said Wednesday it is too late to move the 2024 General Primary Election forward and efforts to do so should end.

State Grant Improves Emergency Water Storage in Schuylkill County

Oct. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The Schuylkill County Municipal Authority (SCMA) was awarded a low-interest loan of $5,987,000 to construct a second water storage tank at the Broad Mountain Water Filtration and Treatment Facility in New Castle Township, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123).

Rapp Announces Bills to Boost Access to Dental Care Pass House Health Committee

Oct. 18, 2023 /

WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced the committee approved two bills to boost access to dental care in Pennsylvania. House Bill 1417 would restore dental coverage for Medical Assistance recipients. House Bill 1585 would establish access and coverage for teledentistry in Pennsylvania.

Cook to Challenge Washington County Commissioners on Unaccounted-for LSA Funds

Oct. 18, 2023 /

WHAT: Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) will again call on the Washington County commissioners to answer concerns about the administration of the county’s Local Share Account (LSA) grant program, which awards millions in state gaming proceeds each year. For a history of concerns Cook has raised about the Washington County LSA, visit www.RepBudCook.com.

Pickett, Baker Announce PENNVEST Loan for Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades in Wyoming County

Oct. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) today announced a $5.9 million low-interest state loan awarded to Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater Inc. for an improvement project at the Rivercrest wastewater treatment plant in Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County. The funding was approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).

Legislators Announce PENNVEST Loan for Two Projects

Oct. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) and Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and Sens. Joe Pittman (R- Armstrong/Indiana/Jefferson/Westmoreland) and Scott Hutchinson (R-Butler/Clarion/Erie/Forest/Venango/Warren) today announced the Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township has been awarded an almost $2.82 million low-interest loan to complete two water-line projects in its service area.

Legislators Announce PENNVEST Loan for Two Projects

Oct. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) and Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and Sens. Joe Pittman (R- Armstrong/Indiana/Jefferson/Westmoreland) and Scott Hutchinson (R-Butler/Clarion/Erie/Forest/Venango/Warren) today announced the Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township has been awarded an almost $2.82 million low-interest loan to complete two water-line projects in its service area.

Rigby Applauds Investments in Local Infrastructure

Oct. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is pleased to announce the reception of a pair of Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) awards to two municipalities in the district he represents.