Schmitt Introduces Legislation to Improve PA Rail Safety

May. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Working to avert a hazardous ecological and economic manmade disaster as seen with the train derailment in neighboring Ohio, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) has introduced legislation to increase safety on trains operating in Pennsylvania.

Struzzi, Local Law Enforcement to Help Replace Illegible License Plates

May. 17, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – As part of the Blairsville Food Truck Festival taking place this Saturday, May 20,, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and the Blairsville Borough Police Department are partnering to help constituents with free replacement of license plates that have become difficult to read.

Rigby Joins Veterans Oversight Group

May. 17, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton to serve during the 2023-24 Legislative Session on the Veterans’ Home Advisory Council assigned to the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home.

Municipalities in the 183rd District Awarded Grants

May. 17, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced more than $515,000 in Local Share Account grants from gaming revenues were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to projects within Northampton and Lehigh counties.

Area Legislators to Host Senior Expo

May. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-25) and state Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) are hosting a Senior Expo this Thursday, May 18, between 10 a.m. and noon at the DuBois Mall, 5522 Shaffer Road in DuBois.

Flick Highlights Mental Health Awareness Month

May. 12, 2023 /

WILLIAMSPORT – State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming) is highlighting May as Mental Health Awareness Month to take the opportunity to educate people about mental illness, fight the stigma surrounding it and provide support for those suffering with it.

House Steel Caucus Discusses Importance of Steel Industry

May. 12, 2023 /

WEST MIFFLIN – On Thursday, Reps. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Frank Burns (D-Cambria), co-chairs of the Pennsylvania House Steel Caucus, held a meeting of the Pennsylvania House Steel Caucus at U. S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works, Irvin Plant, to discuss relevant public policy issues and the findings of a new study measuring the economic impact of the steel industry in Pennsylvania.

Grove Comments on Economic, Policy Issues Heading into June

May. 11, 2023 /

Harrisburg – Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) held a briefing for members of the press on May 11th, to cover a variety of issues heading into June, the most active month in terms of the state budget.

Kephart to Honor Cambria County War Hero

May. 11, 2023 /

WHAT: The Number Nine Road bridge which crosses a tributary of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Susquehanna Township, Cambria County, will be renamed the Petty Office Iral William Stoltz Memorial Bridge. Stoltz, who was born in West Carroll Township, was one of eleven sailors killed in action in 1941 when the USS Kearny was attacked by a wolfpack of German U-Boats while escorting a convoy.

Wentling Announces Grant Funding for Mercer County Nonprofit

May. 11, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced that Helping Hands Ministries will be receiving a sizeable grant from the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP). The money is for organizations to establish or expand substance use disorder (SUD) services, community outreach and education to underrepresented and minority communities struggling with the opioid overdose crisis.

Gaydos Introduces Equity in Education Legislation

May. 10, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would require school districts to begin to compile information listing the number of gifted children has been introduced by Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny).

Grimm Krupa, Warner to Host Farmers’ Appreciation Breakfast

May. 10, 2023 /

What: Reps. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) are hosting a breakfast for area farmers, those with agriculture-related businesses and the public to show Fayette County’s appreciation for all the hard work they do to help put food on our tables.

Grimm Krupa, Warner to Host Farmers’ Appreciation Breakfast

May. 10, 2023 /

What: Reps. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) are hosting a breakfast for area farmers, those with agriculture-related businesses and the public to show Fayette County’s appreciation for all the hard work they do to help put food on our tables.