Flood to Offer Outreach Program for Area Veterans

Jul. 09, 2021 /

WIND GAP – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) today announced that an in-person assistance program for area veterans and their families will be available at her district office in Wind Gap on a monthly basis. The free service was put on hold last year due to the restrictions resulting from COVID-19.

Ryan’s Dynamic Scoring Bill Becomes Law

Jul. 09, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) that would help the General Assembly to better track and anticipate state spending became law today without the governor’s signature.

Rothman Highlights Philadelphia for 250th Celebration Site

Jul. 09, 2021 /

PHILADELPHIA – Greater Philadelphia is well positioned to host the 250th celebration of the Navy and Marine Corps’ founding in 2025, Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) said today at an event highlighting the region’s historical significance in the branches’ founding.

Rep. Milou Mackenzie to Begin Holding Veterans Assistance Hours

Jul. 08, 2021 /

EMMAUS – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) announced today that she will begin hosting veterans service hours with American Legion Representative David Sharp, veteran service officer, at her Emmaus District Office located at 1245 D Chestnut St., Emmaus.

Williams To Host Job Fair July 29

Jul. 08, 2021 /

CHADDS FORD – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Chadds Ford) announced he will hold a job fair on Thursday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the gym at the Brandywine Youth Center located 47 South Thornton Road in Glen Mills.

Mackenzie Announces Fire and EMS Grant Awards for the 131st Legislative District

Jul. 07, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) announced today that 12 fire and EMS organizations in the 131st Legislative District were awarded nearly $184,000 in funding support through the 2020-21 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program. The grant amounts range from $8,993 to $38,085.

Green Light-Go Funding Will Benefit 17th District, Says Wentling

Jul. 07, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced one municipality in the 17th District will receive $220,000 to upgrade traffic signals as part of the Green Light-Go program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

Schmitt Announces Funding for Traffic Improvements in Altoona

Jul. 07, 2021 /

HARRISBURG ¬– An intersection in Altoona will receive needed safety improvements thanks to a $298,769 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s “Green Light-Go” program, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) announced.

Causer Announces Local Fire, Ambulance Grants

Jul. 07, 2021 /

BRADFORD – Fire and emergency response organizations in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties have been awarded more than $445,000 in grants from the state, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced today.

Heffley, Yudichak Announce State Grants for First Responders

Jul. 07, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Twenty-six fire and EMS organizations in the 122nd Legislative District were awarded nearly $329,000 in funding support through the 2020-21 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 $7,000 to $34,877.

Causer Initiative to Honor Two Area Veterans Now Law

Jul. 07, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Two soldiers with ties to the 67th Legislative District will be remembered with bridges designated in their honor under legislation sponsored by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), which was recently signed into law.

State Grants Awarded to Local Fire and EMS Companies, Says Pickett

Jul. 07, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Forty-three fire and EMS organizations in the 110th Legislative District were awarded more than $475,000 in funding support through the 2020-21 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced today.

Rader Announces Funding for Local First Responders

Jul. 06, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Nine fire and EMS organizations in the 176th Legislative District were awarded nearly $107,000 in funding support through the 2020-21 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) announced today.