Policy Committee Asks: Do We Really Need All Those Regulations?

Apr. 23, 2021 /

WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will hold a hearing to highlight regulations suspended by the Wolf administration over the past year and discuss the need to reinstate them or not.

Williams and Mayor Fetick to Hold Vaccine Clinic

Apr. 23, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware), Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick and Wellness Family Pharmacy will host a 1,000-dose vaccine clinic for the Kennett Square community.

Beneficial Land Swap in Ohiopyle Now Complete, Dowling Says

Apr. 23, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – A land swap between Ohiopyle Borough and the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is now complete, said Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), who wrote the legislation authorizing the transfer.

Pickett Announces State Grant for Stream Improvement Project

Apr. 23, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Dimock Township, Susquehanna County, has been awarded a state grant in the amount of $95,000 to assist with a stream improvement project being undertaken in partnership with the Elk Lake School District, announced Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna).

Grant Awarded to Kennett Greenway Project, Announces Williams

Apr. 22, 2021 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware) announced that his office worked in collaboration with Sen. John Kane (Chester/Delaware) and Kennett Township to secure a $400,000 grant from the Multimodal Transportation Fund for the Borough of Kennett Square.

James, Freeman Look to Strengthen Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program

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).

General Assembly Unanimously Passes Greiner Legislation to Extend Tax Return Deadlines

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.

Pickett Announces State Grants for Sayre Projects

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).

House Passes Emrick Bill Seeking to Relieve Homeowners of Property Tax Penalty

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.

House Approves Roae’s One Staffer-One Shopper Bill

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.

CFA Grant Awarded to Washington County

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.

Davanzo Announces CFA Grant for Sewickley Township

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.

Polinchock Resolution to Initiate Study on Regulatory Waivers and Suspensions

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.

Diamond Announces PennVest Grant for Natural Gas Service Expansion in Lebanon County

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.