Metzgar Announces Local Fire, EMS Grants in Somerset County

Feb. 10, 2022 /

HARRISBURG–Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) announced today that nearly $288,000 in grant funding, from a program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner, were awarded to 21 fire and EMS companies in the Somerset County portion of the 69th District.

Metzgar, Topper Announce Local Fire, EMS Grants in Bedford County

Feb. 10, 2022 /

HARRISBURG– Reps. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) announced today that approximately $193,000 in grant funding, from a program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner, were awarded to 16 fire and EMS companies in Bedford County.

Metzgar, Topper Announce Local Fire, EMS Grants in Bedford County

Feb. 10, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) announced today that approximately $193,000 in grant funding, from a program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner, were awarded to 16 fire and EMS companies in Bedford County.

Causer Announces Local Fire, Ambulance Grants

Feb. 10, 2022 /

BRADFORD – Fire and emergency response organizations in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties have been awarded nearly $400,000 in grants from the state, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced today.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Legislation to Increase Awareness of Cognitive Decline Signed into Law

Feb. 09, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso (R- Allegheny/Westmoreland) has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf. Act 9 of 2022, known as the Early Detection and Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or a Related Disorder Act, sheds more light on cognitive diseases and creates a structure to unite patients and health care providers around cognitive concerns that will lead to an earlier diagnosis of the disease.

Cook Calls on Chairman Nordenberg to ‘Show His Work’

Feb. 09, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette), who represents the 49th District, parts of Fayette and Washington counties, “The Mon Valley,” has continued to demand answers for “We The People” regarding the proposed House map in the redistricting process.

House Advances Warner Bill to Prevent Election Day Ballot Shortages

Feb. 09, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Working to ensure the state’s elections run smoothly, the House has unanimously approved legislation authored by Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) that would ensure voting precincts across the Commonwealth have enough ballots to accommodate in-person voters.

Ortitay to Lead Hearing on Bill to Create Disability Inclusive Curriculum

Feb. 09, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), chair of the House Education Subcommittee on Special Education, will lead a subcommittee public hearing on House Bill 726, which would create a pilot program to provide instruction to students on the political, economic and social contribution of individuals with disabilities.

Culver: Governor’s Budget Proposal ‘Makes Us Nervous’

Feb. 09, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – While stressing that it is merely a starting point in the process, state Rep. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Tom Wolf’s Tuesday budget proposal and his desire to substantially increase spending in the 2022-23 budget: