Rapp Announces More Than $381,500 to Support Local First Responders

Feb. 14, 2022 /

WARREN — Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) announced today that 30 fire departments and ambulance organizations throughout Crawford, Forest and Warren counties have been awarded approximately $381,541 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Rossi Confirms $211,400 Awarded to Local Emergency Responders

Feb. 14, 2022 /

MOUNT PLEASANT – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) announced today that 18 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout the 59th District have qualified to receive approximately $232,801 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Mercuri Urges Wolf Administration to Answer Parents’ Calls for Help

Feb. 14, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – As efforts continue to advocate for the safety of children, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) wrote a letter urging the Wolf administration to swiftly implement House Bill 1139, signed into law five years ago, which would allow parents to safely leave their child in the care of a hospital, police station or emergency services provider without being criminally liable.

A Fair Congressional Map Awaits Final Approval

Feb. 14, 2022 /

The citizen-drawn congressional redistricting map received a resounding endorsement when Commonwealth Court Judge Patricia McCullough recommended to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that it be used in the upcoming election.

Pickett Announces State Funding for First Responders

Feb. 11, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Twenty-seven fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations in the 110th Legislative District were awarded more than $365,000 in funding support through the 2021-22 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced today.

Heffley, Yudichak Announce Funding for First Responders in Carbon County

Feb. 10, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Twenty-five fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations in Carbon County were awarded nearly $360,000 in funding support through the 2021-22 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) announced today. The grant amounts range from $8,325 to $30,000.

Bonner Sends Well Wishes to Longietti

Feb. 10, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) is sending his congratulations to Rep. Mark Longietti (D-Mercer) following his retirement announcement. Longietti has served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2007 and will serve out the rest of his current term, which ends Nov. 30, 2022.

Flood Announces State Grants for Local Emergency Responders

Feb. 10, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Fifteen fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 138th Legislative District were awarded more than $178,000 in funding support through the 2021-22 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) announced today.

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.