Sep. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG — The House today approved legislation authored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) to make it easier for privately licensed postsecondary institutions to open branch campuses.
Sep. 18, 2019 /
(HARRISBURG) – The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded two grants to area projects, according to Senator John R. Gordner (R-27), Representative Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-108) and Representative David Rowe (R-85). Through the strong support of all three members, funds were made available by way of the Flood Mitigation program.
Sep. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) stood with his colleagues today as they held a press conference advocating for the House-led Energize PA initiative. This initiative is centered on redeveloping Pennsylvania’s infrastructure while also promoting employment and economic growth.
Sep. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) stood with his colleagues today as they held a press conference advocating for the House-led Energize PA initiative. This initiative is centered on redeveloping Pennsylvania’s infrastructure while also promoting employment and economic growth.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Newly elected Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) was sworn into office today during a ceremony held at the state Capitol.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Newly elected Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) was sworn into office today during a ceremony held at the state Capitol.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) and Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) announced today that Martic Township will receive a grant of $250,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to help in the rehabilitation of the Martic Forge Viaduct located in Martic and Conestoga townships, Lancaster County.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) today announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved a $212,500 state grant to construct a restroom facility at Preston Park in Butler Township.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – A state Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program grant awarding of $65,000 will help with the rehabilitation of a park and the creation of a new dog park in Mount Holly Springs, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is endorsing a grant received by the Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority (CCCRA) that will promote walking and bicycling in Johnstown.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
BELLE VERNON – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) will host his first-ever Showcasing the Trades event on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mon Valley Career and Technical Center, 5 Guttman Ave., Charleroi.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) announced today that the Eastern Lebanon County School Campus located in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, will receive a grant of $980,666 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority Pipeline Investment Program.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Eureka Resources today was awarded a $280,000 grant through Pennsylvania’s Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) to expand a natural gas pipeline in Standing Stone Township, Bradford County, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna).
Sep. 17, 2019 /
CENTER TOWNSHIP – To improve the Independence Township Community Park in Washington County, Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) advocated for a $242,824 grant that was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today. The funding will provide additional healthy living activities for visitors of the park.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) has been appointed by Gov. Tom Wolf to serve a second two-year term on the Pennsylvanian Commission for Women. She will be sworn in during the commission’s next quarterly meeting at the Governor’s Residence on Oct. 16.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced a $273,490 flood mitigation grant has been awarded to Chartiers Township to replace a culvert.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Smethport Borough has been awarded a $250,000 grant for improvements to Hamlin Lake Park, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced today.
Sep. 17, 2019 /
ABBOTTSTOWN – To keep senior citizens, their families and caregivers of the 193rd Legislative District informed about programs and services offered to them, Rep. Torren Ecker’s (R-Adams/Cumberland) will host his 2019 Senior Expo at Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community, 2990 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford.
Sep. 16, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold a voting meeting to consider seven proposals. They include measures that would merge the mandatory and supplemental disorder lists so that every baby in Pennsylvania will be screened for every recommended disorder
Sep. 16, 2019 /
WHAT: Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny), Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House colleagues will join representatives of labor, manufacturing and business to discuss “Energize PA,” a pro-growth, pro-jobs legislative package that facilitates job creation and redevelops infrastructure with no new fees or taxes. Introduced in April, one of the bills in the package is law, two are in position for a Floor vote, one is in the Senate and others will be considered by committee this fall.