Pickett, Owlett to Host Public Meetings About Frontier Communications Formal Complaint

Feb. 15, 2023 /

WHAT: Two informational meetings are being held to update area residents about the next steps following the filing of a formal complaint against Frontier Communications. Both meetings will feature presentations by the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA), which filed the joint complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) against Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier Commonwealth).

Cutler, Kail Call on Democrats to Show Urgency to Help Pennsylvanians

Feb. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG— Following today’s hearing on emergency first responders in crisis within our Commonwealth, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) held a press conference to push House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) and Democrat lawmakers to get back to work immediately so the chamber can pass legislation that eases the burdens on our local heroes.

Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on Supporting First Responders

Feb. 15, 2023 /

WHAT: Due to the ongoing and unresolved crisis with our emergency first responders, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing and press conference to spotlight current obstacles facing these heroes and how those issues can be properly addressed.

Rigby Applauds Ferndale Borough on Park Improvement Project

Feb. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG - Ferndale Borough’s effort to rehabilitate Rigby Park is being boosted by a $170,000 grant it has been awarded through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program, according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset).

Pocono Mountain Awarded Safe Schools Targeted Grant, Says Rader

Feb. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – A Safe Schools Targeted Grant in the amount of $45,000 was awarded to the Pocono Mountain School District, according to Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe). The funding will be used for the purchase of security equipment and/or safety programming.

Local Emergency Responders Awarded Grants, Says Kephart

Feb. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – More than $400,000 in grants is being awarded to fire and emergency responders that service the 73rd Legislative District, which is represented by state Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria).

Register Now for Mackenzie’s February Veteran Assistance Hours

Feb. 14, 2023 /

BETHLEHEM – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veteran Assistance Hours each month at her Bethlehem office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1425 Mountain Dr. N in Bethlehem.

Zimmerman Announces Support for Local Fire, EMS Agencies

Feb. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster/Berks) today announced that fire and emergency response organizations were awarded more than $1 million in funding through the Fire and Emergency Services Grant Program.

Diamond Reappointed to PA Election Law Advisory Board

Feb. 13, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Representative Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) has been reappointed as a designated member of the Joint State Government Commission’s Election Law Advisory Board by House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler.

Schmitt, Ward Announce Funding for Altoona Schools

Feb. 13, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced the Altoona School District received two Safe Schools Targeted Grants totaling more than $120,000 to improve school safety.

Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on Supporting First Responders

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Due to the ongoing and unresolved crisis with our emergency first responders, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing and press conference to spotlight current obstacles facing these heroes and how those issues can be properly addressed.

Pickett, Owlett to Host Public Meetings About Frontier Communications Formal Complaint

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Two informational meetings are being held to update area residents about the next steps following the filing of a formal complaint against Frontier Communications. Both meetings will feature presentations by the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA), which filed the joint complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) against Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier Commonwealth).

Grove to Lead Discussion on Tax Policy Reform

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Just in time for tax season, House Appropriations Committee Republican Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will lead a roundtable conversation on tax policy reforms and how they could help address the economic challenges facing Pennsylvania.

Wentling Opens New District Office

Feb. 10, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today that his new district office in the Shenango Valley, located in the L&R (Lewis & Ristvey) Executive Center across from the Hickory High School at 689 North Hermitage Road, Suite 2, in Hermitage, is now open to the public.