Ortitay’s Eating Disorder Bill Passes Committee

Jan. 27, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The House Education Committee today voted to advance Rep. Jason Ortitay’s (R-Washington/Allegheny) legislation to increase awareness regarding eating disorders in children.

Heffley Provides Update on Rabies-Infected Bear Incident in Jim Thorpe

Jan. 24, 2025 /

WEISSPORT - Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is informing local residents about recent information from the Pennsylvania Game Commission regarding the bear attack that occurred in Jim Thorpe. The bear involved in the incident has tested positive for rabies, which explains the animal's unusual and aggressive behavior.

Pickett, Baker Announce PENNVEST Loan for Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades in Wyoming County

Jan. 23, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced a $2.7 million low-interest state loan was awarded to the Lake Winola Municipal Authority for an improvement project at its wastewater treatment plant in Overfield Township, Wyoming County. The funding was approved this week by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).

Watro Appointed to Chair House Subcommittee

Jan. 22, 2025 /

HARRISSBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced his appointment to serve as the Republican chair of the Subcommittee on Cities under the Local Government Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

Banta Announces Funding for Local Water Authority

Jan. 22, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) announced today that the North East Borough Water Authority received a drinking water infrastructure low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).

Smith: $288.2 Million Awarded to 25 Counties

Jan. 22, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana), the House Republican appointee to the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) board, announced the investment of $288.2 million into 39 drinking water, wastewater, and non-point source projects across 25 counties throughout the Commonwealth.