Apr. 22, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Nonprofits would be eligible to join development groups in rehabilitating and re-using historic buildings under the state Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program thanks to legislation introduced by Reps. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) and Robert Freeman (D-Northampton).
Apr. 22, 2021 /
HARRISBURG - The General Assembly unanimously passed legislation authored by Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) to change the due date of state corporate tax returns from 30 days after the due date of the federal return, to the 15th day of the month following the due date of the federal return. The House passed the legislation after approving Senate amendments.
Apr. 22, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Sayre Borough has been awarded two state grants totaling a $475,000 to assist with streetscape upgrades and trail construction, announced Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna).
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives was in voting session from April 19-21, and the Republican Caucus continued advancing its priorities of providing for an economic recovery, protecting families and reforming government for the benefit of Pennsylvanians, House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) said Wednesday.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Carlisle) announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today awarded a grant of $750,000 is slated for the Carlisle Connectivity Project.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Seeking to eliminate an unfair and unnecessary tax burden, Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced that the House passed his legislation, House Bill 430, that would waive the 10% penalty upon receipt of an affidavit during the first year of ownership if the new owners did not receive their property tax bill. The property owners would pay the full amount of the property taxes due and present a copy of their deed to prove their date of purchase.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The state House today in Harrisburg approved in a bipartisan vote legislation known as the One Staffer-One Shopper Bill, which was introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) to enable small businesses to continue operating during state disasters.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
WASHINGTON COUNTY – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Fayette/Washington) announced that a $485,000 Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grant was awarded to Guttman Realty Company. The grant will be used to improve facility modifications for water disposal.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG -Three House committee chairmen showed up for a 9 a.m. tour of the state Farm Show Complex today to examine the personal protective equipment (PPE) stored there but were denied access because they refused to comply with unreasonable pre-conditions set by the Wolf administration.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
WESTMORELAND COUNTY – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) announced that Sewickley Township in Westmoreland County received a Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grant in the amount of $158,900. The money will be used to make improvements to Crabapple Lake Park.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) announced today that her Incentive-Based Savings Account legislation, House Bill 331, achieved bipartisan support and was passed by the House and now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The state House today adopted a resolution sponsored by Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks), to direct the Joint State Government Commission (JSGC) to conduct a study on regulatory waivers and suspensions issued by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) today announced that the Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation has been approved to receive Pipeline Investment funds totaling $1,124,182 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for the extension of natural gas service to Boose Quality Castings in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to better protect victims of child abuse has unanimously passed the House.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Financing Authority today approved grant money totaling $38,772 for the Clark’s Ferry Tavern and $4,250 for Watts Buffalo Community Center, according to Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Cumberland).
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Financing Authority today awarded $750,000 to Hershey West End LLC to develop a new municipal road known as West End Avenue, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
Apr. 21, 2021 /
BUTLER – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) today announced the awarding of funding to Butler City that will help support rehabilitation and development improvements. The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) at a meeting in Harrisburg.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The state House Judiciary Committee approved a package of bills including legislation authored by Rep. Meghan Schroeder (R-Bucks), to allow expert testimony to demonstrate the effects of a victim of sexual or domestic violence.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – North Union Township, Fayette County, has been awarded $400,000 in state funding to restore and stabilize two local streambanks, according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Ryan Warner (R-52), who said the projects will protect water supplies and improve public safety.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Funding for two needed infrastructure improvement projects in the Chambersburg area were awarded today, announced Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), who advocated for the funding.