Metzgar, Topper, Langerholc Announce Over $103,000 in School Safety Funding to Bedford County Districts

Nov. 16, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-Bedford/Cambria/Clearfield) today announced that school districts in Bedford County have been awarded $103,581 in Safe Schools Target Grants, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Grants are awarded to schools to prevent and reduce violent incidents, to purchase safety and security-related equipment, and to provide for the training and compensation of school resource and police officers.

Davanzo Announces Safety Grant for Saint Sebastian School

Nov. 16, 2020 /

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) today announced that a $7,245 grant has been awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to Saint Sebastian School in accordance with Act 18 of 2019.

Pickett Announces Safety Grants for Schools in 110th District

Nov. 16, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Three public school districts and two non-public schools in the 110th Legislative District today were awarded Safe Schools Targeted Grants to improve safety and security measures, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna).

Struzzi Announces Over $170,000 in School Safety Funding to Area School Districts

Nov. 16, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that school districts in the 62nd Legislative District have been awarded $171,834 in Safe Schools Target Grants, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Grants are awarded to schools to prevent and reduce violent incidents, to purchase safety and security-related equipment, and to provide for the training and compensation of school resource and police officers.

Davanzo to Host Pop-Up Drive-Through Paper Shredding Event on Dec. 18

Nov. 16, 2020 /

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland), in a partnership with the Westmoreland County Blind Association, will be hosting a Pop-Up Drive-Through Paper Shredding Event on Friday, Dec. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at his district office at 851 Finley Road, Rostraver Township.

Mihalek Announces $750,000 in Keystone Grants to Area Library

Nov. 13, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Residents of Upper St. Clair Township can look forward to some improvements and renovations at the Northern Tier Regional Library – Upper St. Clair, according to Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington).

House to Examine Election Process

Nov. 13, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Since the Nov. 3 General Election, Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) has received thousands of inquiries from constituents concerning the legitimacy of the election amid reports of voting irregularities and multiple lawsuits filed.

Cox Calls for Election Audit Before Results are Certified

Nov. 12, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The results of the 2020 Pennsylvania general election should not be certified until the state Legislature is able to complete a fair and comprehensive audit to ensure the integrity of the outcome. That is the stance local state Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) took this week in the state Capitol, and a group of state representatives shares his perspective.

Dowling to Serve on Committee to Ensure Election Integrity

Nov. 12, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – As a member of the House State Government Committee, Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) will be part of the bipartisan committee that is undertaking a comprehensive review of the process used for and legitimate questions about the integrity of the 2020 election.

Struzzi Announces Education Funds for Burrell Township Library

Nov. 12, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has allocated $229,000 for the construction of a new facility at the Burrell Township Library through the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. These funds will aid the library in installing equipment, upgrading security systems and more, in addition to helping construct the new facility.

Thanking Our Veterans

Nov. 11, 2020 /

This Veterans Day, while ceremonies may be limited due to Covid-19, our thanks and appreciation for the men and women who have served our country is as strong as ever.

Wheeland Supports Audit of 2020 Election Process

Nov. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming), member of the House State Government Committee, today issued the following statement on the need for an audit of the 2020 election process to ensure legal disputes can be resolved in a timely manner and to assure Americans that future elections will be fair, transparent and trustworthy.

Knowles, Lawmakers Call for Legislative-Led Election Audit

Nov. 10, 2020 /

TAMAQUA – Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and his House Republican colleagues today called for investigatory hearings and a legislative-led audit of the 2020 General Election, demanding that election results not be certified until a comprehensive audit is completed. Knowles made the following statement:

Roae Supports Audit of Election Before Results are Certified

Nov. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) and some of his colleagues in the state House today are calling for the creation of a bipartisan legislative investigatory committee to audit Pennsylvania’s recent election before the vote tallies are certified.

Causer Reelected Policy Committee Chairman

Nov. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) has been reelected by his peers to serve as chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee for the upcoming 2021-22 Legislative Session.