Nelson Plan Would Make Higher Education More Affordable

Jun. 21, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) introduced a plan to make higher education more affordable for families. The plan would redirect funding for the University of Pittsburgh to be used to increase Pennsylvania’s investment in direct-to-student grants and state-owned universities.

Local Veterans to be Honored by Armanini

Jun. 17, 2023 /

WHAT: A pair of bridges on Route 255 in Sandy Township will be dedicated in honor of two Clearfield County servicemen. The Sgt. Dennis Michael Resinger Memorial Bridge crosses Narrows Creek, while the Sgt. Norman Lee Tinker Memorial Bridge crosses Sandy Lick Creek.

Cabell, Fritz Co-Host Policy Committee Hearing on Integrity and Reliability of Pennsylvania’s Electric Grid

Jun. 16, 2023 /

DALLAS – The integrity and reliability of Pennsylvania’s electric grid were the focus of a House Republican Policy Committee hearing held in Dallas, Luzerne County, today, co-hosted by Reps. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) and Jonathan Fritz (R-Wayne/Susquehanna). The two-hour hearing, which was led by Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver), took place at Back Mountain Regional EMA.

Rapp Announces Tobacco Settlement Bill Passes House Health Committee

Jun. 16, 2023 /

WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced the committee reported out eight bills this week. One of those measures is a bill sponsored by Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) to hold tobacco manufacturers accountable for a 2018 settlement with the Commonwealth.