Jul. 29, 2021 /
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Jul. 29, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – With President Biden in the Lehigh Valley this week, reports indicate his economic policies and those of top ally Gov. Tom Wolf are creating a “full-blown crisis” in terms of a workforce shortage in Pennsylvania.
Jul. 28, 2021 /
HARRISBURG — House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) today concluded a voting meeting, which he convened yesterday, to adopt the following letter to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) rejecting Gov. Tom Wolf’s rogue executive actions to enter Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, (Environmental Quality Board Regulation 7-559):
Jul. 28, 2021 /
GIBSONIA – As we continue to push past the COVID-19 pandemic, the question remains: How do we get Pennsylvania’s economy back on track? Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) and Rep. Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny) co-hosted a panel consisting of education, innovation and economic growth leaders who testified before the House Majority Policy Committee on Wednesday to discuss how the economy could reach its peak.
Jul. 28, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) is reminding area seniors, their family members and caregivers of the upcoming Senior Citizens Expo on Thursday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at Wellsboro Senior High School Gym and Commons, 225 Nichols St.
Jul. 28, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – With reports of unemployment compensation (UC) fraud skyrocketing across Pennsylvania, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) has joined 50 of his colleagues in the House of Representatives in calling for immediate action by the Pennsylvania attorney general and the Wolf administration to put a stop to the rampant criminal activity through creation of a multi-agency task force.
Jul. 27, 2021 /
BLAKESLEE – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) has resumed an in-person assistance program for area veterans and their family members at his district office in Blakeslee on a monthly basis. The free service was canceled last year due to the restrictions resulting from COVID-19.
Jul. 27, 2021 /
HARRISBURG - Citing recent headline-grabbing events of legislators and other elected officials being indicted, charged or convicted of crimes, House State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) has announced a series of hearings or research meetings to review the Ethics Act, Pension Forfeiture Law, legislative auto leasing/insuring and legislative per diems rules.
Jul. 27, 2021 /
COUDERSPORT – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will offer information about a variety of state programs and services during this year’s Potter County Fair.
Jul. 26, 2021 /
HARRISBURG - As Gov. Tom Wolf recognizes the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), House State Government Committee Chairman Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) is questioning his sincerity, following the governor’s veto of landmark voting legislation that would have benefited those same disabled Pennsylvanians.
Jul. 26, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) sent a letter to state agencies Monday telling them to prepare to have the nearly 500 waived and suspended regulations reinstated on Sept. 30, while also working with House standing committees on reviewing which regulations should be permanently repealed or reformed.
Jul. 26, 2021 /
WHAT: Reps. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) and Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny) are hosting a House Majority Policy Committee hearing on growing Pennsylvania’s economy through the perspectives of education, business operations and economic development.
Jul. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced Frenchcreek Township in Venango County received a $318,625 loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVEST) to address the design of the replacement wastewater treatment plant.
Jul. 23, 2021 /
WELLSBORO – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) is inviting area sportsmen to his upcoming Game Commission Night, entitled “All About Elk” and featuring a presentation by Pennsylvania Game Commission Elk Biologist Jeremy Banfield.
Jul. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today announced a $2,234,500 million state investment allocated to the Towanda Borough Municipal Authority for the Monroe Borough Water Line Replacement Project.
Jul. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced more than $4.8 million in grant funding has been awarded to two construction drinking water projects in the 17th Legislative District, according to Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer).
Jul. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) today announced an $8.52 million grant has been awarded to the Bradford City Water Authority for infrastructure improvements.
Jul. 23, 2021 /
MERCY COUNTY – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) has announced that two Mercer County communities will receive a total of $1,675,000 in grants and loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVEST). Bonner stated that PennVEST is a state agency dedicated to improving Pennsylvania’s environment and the health of its people by providing low interest loans and grants for sewer, storm water and drinking water projects throughout the Commonwealth. PennVEST also helps to clean rivers and streams in our communities for the enjoyment of our citizens and the protection of our environment.
Jul. 22, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announces classrooms and laboratories are ready to use at the Thiel College Rhodehouse Science Building for graduate students in the physician assistant and speech-language pathology programs. The inaugural class of physician assistant students was also recognized during a ribbon-cutting ceremony he attended.
Jul. 22, 2021 /
LIGIONER – State Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) announced today that 26 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout the 59th District have qualified to receive approximately $286,848 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.