Cecil Awarded Grant to Rebuild Georgetown Road Railroad Underpass, Ortitay Says

Jan. 20, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced Cecil Township has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to rebuild the railroad bridge over Georgetown Road. The underpass has become a growing safety and traffic problem due to repeated truck collisions.

House Appropriations Chairman Jim Struzzi Submits Comments Supporting Key-Con Consent Decree, Urges Approval to Protect Jobs and Grid Reliability

Jan. 16, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – House Appropriations Committee Republican Chairman Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today submitted public comments in strong support of the proposed Consent Decree between the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Keystone-Conemaugh Projects, LLC (Key-Con), operator of the Keystone and Conemaugh Generating Stations. The decree, currently under public review in the Court of Common Pleas of Indiana County, settles potential violations while establishing enforceable milestones for environmental compliance, allowing the plants to preserve the option to operate beyond their previously announced 2028 retirement date.

Struzzi, Policy Committee Host Policy Hearing on Rural Health Care Challenges and Solutions in Indiana County

Jan. 16, 2026 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Overcoming Challenges in Rural Health Care” to examine how Indiana County is responding to the unique challenges facing rural health care. The hearing will focus on workforce shortages, access to care, affordability, and long-term sustainability in rural communities.

Saving South Mountain Golf Course - By Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams)

Jan. 16, 2026 /

When the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced it would not renew the lease for South Mountain Golf Course, located on state-owned land in Michaux State Forest, it became clear the George family, which has operated the golf course for 60 years, would be forced to close at the end of December.

Causer to Offer Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance

Jan. 15, 2026 /

BRADFORD – Applications for the 2025 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program are now open, and Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is reminding area residents that free assistance is available through his office.

Pickett, Baker Announce $499,900 Recreation Grant in Wyoming County

Jan. 14, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) today announced $499,900 has been awarded to a recreation project in Wyoming County through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).

Flick, Yaw: Over $110,000 Awarded to Loyalsock Township Recreation Project

Jan. 14, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Tioga/Union) announced $110,800 has been awarded to a Loyalsock Township recreation project through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).