Struzzi Proposal Increases Community Safety

May. 19, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – With the perfect backdrop of National Police Week, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is introducing legislation that addresses the expanded role played by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in the 21st Century.

Lower Saucon Township Awarded Funding for Redevelopment of Sport Fields

May. 19, 2023 /

LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP – Nearly $510,000 in grant funding was recently awarded to Lower Saucon Township to fund the redevelopment of the Easton Road ball fields, according to Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton), who worked to secure the funding.

Interchange Dedicated for Derry Township Police Officer

May. 18, 2023 /

HERSHEY – Signage unveiled today commemorates the life of Derry Township Police Officer Michael L. Henry Jr. on an interchange at the border of Hummelstown Borough and Derry Township in Dauphin County.

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.