Causer Announces Grants to Local History Groups

Sep. 20, 2024 /

BRADFORD – Three area organizations devoted to preserving the region’s history have been awarded grants from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) said today.

Olsommer, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Tourism Potential

Sep. 20, 2024 /

HAWLEY—Today, Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the obstacles and opportunities facing Pennsylvania’s tourism industry. A 2024 report from the Pennsylvania Tourism Office found the Commonwealth’s tourism industry generated $76.7 billion in economic impact, supported 486,871 jobs and contributed $4.7 billion in state and local taxes in 2022.

Schuylkill County Historical Society Awarded State Grant

Sep. 20, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The Schuylkill County Historical Society has been awarded a Cultural and Historical Support Grant in the amount of $8,000 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), according to Reps. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill), Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).

House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Drug Crisis

Sep. 20, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “A State Lost in Addiction: Pennsylvania’s Path to Recovery” to discuss the drug epidemic, the horrific effects of fentanyl and xylazine, and tactics being deployed to fight against the drug crisis in Pennsylvania.

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Awarded State Grant, Says Rader

Sep. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG –Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, has been awarded a Cultural and Historical Support Grant in the amount of $5,000 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), according to Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe).

Struzzi, Pittman Announce Indiana County Historical Society Grant

Sep. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) announced grant funding of $8,000 for The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County which was formed in and has continued its operations uninterrupted since 1938. The 501(c)(3) organization was incorporated in 1940 and has been recognized by the Indiana County Commissioners as the Official County Historical Society and as a repository of county records.

Armanini Recognizes Local Historical Grant Recipients

Sep. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Cultural and Historical Support Grants in the amount of $8,000 have been awarded to both the Clearfield County and Elk County historical societies by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, according to state Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk).

Owlett, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Uncovering Human Trafficking

Sep. 19, 2024 /

MORRIS—Today, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to define human trafficking under state law and highlight the actions being taken to help identify, stop and prevent human trafficking from occurring in Pennsylvania.