Irvin Names Highway in Memory of WWII Hero

Sep. 23, 2022 /

WHAT: A portion of State Route 994 over the Blacklog Creek in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, is being named the Lieutenant Joseph O. Stevens Memorial Bridge.

Pension Transparency Bill Passes in House, Says Miller

Sep. 22, 2022 /

This week, the state House passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Brett Miller (R-Lancaster) to give the public greater access to details of how Pennsylvania's pension systems steward billions of beneficiary and taxpayer dollars.

Brown Bill to Protect Common Interest Ownership Community Residents Advances

Sep. 22, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike), majority chairwoman of the House Urban Affairs Committee, announced her bill to encourage further transparency and reliability in Pennsylvania Common Interest Ownership Communities (CIOC) has been reported to the full Senate for consideration.

Knowles Bill Supporting Firefighters Passes House

Sep. 22, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) today applauded unanimous House passage of his bill to ensure fire companies that choose to merge will continue to receive fair funding through the state’s Fire and EMS Grant Program.

Comments Sought on CenturyLink Issues, Stambaugh Says

Sep. 21, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – As the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement looks into power outages and unreliable service offered by CenturyLink during and after Hurricane Ida, the commission is seeking comments on a proposed settlement with the utility, according to Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Cumberland), who has been advocating for improved service in rural communities.

House Approves Ortitay Resolution to Identify Ways PennDOT Can Improve

Sep. 21, 2022 /

HARRISBURG — The House today passed a resolution authored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) to compare PennDOT’s practices in maintaining and completing infrastructure projects to other similar states.

Causer to Host Potter County Senior Citizens Expo Oct. 7

Sep. 21, 2022 /

COUDERSPORT – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is inviting area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers to the annual Potter County Senior Citizens Expo in Roulette on Friday, Oct. 7.

Topper to Host Bridge Dedication for Local Hero Killed in Korean War

Sep. 21, 2022 /

Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), local dignitaries and family members of U.S. Army Pfc. James E. Williams will dedicate a bridge in Williams’ honor. The Bedford County-native died while held in captivity by Chinese forces as a prisoner of war during the Korean War.