Cook Announces Grants for Greene County Community Initiatives

Jan. 14, 2025 /

GREENE - Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is pleased with the recent announcement by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), which will award two separate Greene County initiatives nearly $300,000 in grants. This funding aims to revitalize distressed areas and improve the lives of low-income individuals.

Jones Invites Residents to His Open House

Jan. 14, 2025 /

ELIZABETHTOWN – Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) invites residents of the 98th Legislative District to his upcoming Open House. The free event will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 4-6:30 p.m. at his office, located at 222. S. Market St. (Suite 103) in Elizabethtown.

Brown Announces Neighborhood Assistance Program Grants for Lawrence County Projects

Jan. 14, 2025 /

LAWRENCE COUNTY – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) is applauding the recent announcement by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), which included $34.3 million in funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to support 218 projects across Pennsylvania. This funding aims to revitalize distressed areas and improve the lives of low-income individuals.

State Lawmakers Launch Bipartisan 'Competitiveness Caucus'

Jan. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Pennsylvania State Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton), along with Reps. Paul Friel (D-Chester) and Josh Kail (R-Beaver), announced the formation of a new bipartisan, bicameral group within the state General Assembly: the Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus. This new caucus aims to unify efforts across the Capitol and party lines to strengthen the state’s economic competitiveness and ensure a robust, dynamic economy today and into the future.

Delozier Initiative to Aid Veterans Has Taken Effect

Jan. 13, 2025 /

HARRISBURG—On Dec. 30, 2024, an initiative put forward by Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) took effect as part of Act 137 of 2024. Delozier’s contribution to the law, which received unanimous support in the House, corrected a Department of Health (DOH) discrepancy to ensure veterans and their spouses receive the Vital Statistics fee waiver they are entitled to for death certificates.

Bonner: Mercer County Career Center Awarded $85,000

Jan. 13, 2025 /

GROVE CITY – Today, Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) announced that the Mercer County Career Center has been awarded an $85,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) through Career and Technical Centers Competitive Equipment Grants.

Reichard Invites Residents to His Open House

Jan. 13, 2025 /

WAYNESBORO – Newly sworn in Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) invites residents to meet with him and his staff at his upcoming Open House. The free event will be held at his office, 1402 E. Main St. in Waynesboro, from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16.

Watro’s Army Items Included in House Archives Exhibit

Jan. 13, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) has loaned several items from his tour of duty in the U.S. Army to the Pennsylvania House Archives. The items are now on display in an exhibit featuring former and current members of the House of Representatives who have served in the military.

Grove to Unleash the LIGER this Session

Jan. 13, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – As the incoming Republican chairman of the House Labor and Industry Committee, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) will unleash the LIGER, Labor and Industry Government Efficiency Roundtable, this coming session.

Stender Receives Committee Assignments for 2025-26 Session

Jan. 10, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Michael Stender (R-Montour/Northumberland) announced he has been appointed to serve on the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Environmental Resources, Finance, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

Williams Appointed Republican Chairman of Government Oversight Committee

Jan. 10, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) was appointed by House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) to serve as Republican chairman of the House Government Oversight Committee for the 2025-2026 House Session. The House Government Oversight Committee is empowered to conduct hearings at any place in the Commonwealth to investigate any matter referred to it.