Smith Urges Vigilance Against Voter Fraud

Oct. 30, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) issued this statement following news that Lancaster County election workers uncovered significant voter registration fraud and York County is investigating potential voter registration fraud:

Gebhard, Barton to Host Veterans Appreciation Lunch

Oct. 29, 2024 /

HAMBURG – Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) invite veterans of the 48th Senatorial District to attend their veterans appreciation lunch on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Cabela’s, located at 100 Cabela Drive, Hamburg. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and the program commencing at noon.

Kephart Announces Municipal Authority Loan Award

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) announced today funding awarded to the Woodward Township Sewage and Water Authority. The authority will receive a $1.75 million low-interest loan to replace the existing chlorine disinfection system with a new ultraviolet system. The project will also replace the drain station and pump station controls, as well as the main building roof to ensure proper functionality and overall effectiveness of major plant components.

Pennsylvania to Terminate Contract with Kooth, Says Scialabba

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is terminating its contract with Kooth, a London-based online platform that claims to offer mental health treatment to school-aged children in Pennsylvania without parental knowledge, involvement or consent.

Marcell, Hogan, Labs, Farry Announce $1.48 Million Grant for HVAC Project at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), and Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) are pleased to announce that Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded a $1,489,608 state grant from the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG). The grant will fund the replacement of 43 rooftop HVAC units and the building’s automation system.

Marcell, Hogan, Labs, Farry Announce $1.48 Million Grant for HVAC Project at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), and Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) are pleased to announce that Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded a $1,489,608 state grant from the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG). The grant will fund the replacement of 43 rooftop HVAC units and the building’s automation system.

Marcell, Hogan, Labs, Farry Announce $1.48 Million Grant for HVAC Project at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), and Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) are pleased to announce that Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded a $1,489,608 state grant from the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program (PSFIG). The grant will fund the replacement of 43 rooftop HVAC units and the building’s automation system.

Gaydos Applauds $87 Million Grant for Mainspring Energy Facility in Allegheny County

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) expressed her strong support today for Mainspring Energy's newly awarded $87 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. This grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Grants Program, will facilitate the establishment of a state-of-the-art Linear Generator manufacturing facility in Allegheny County, creating more than 600 skilled jobs in clean power generation.

Miller Announces Grant Funding Awarded for Local Projects

Oct. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Brett Miller (R-East Hempfield) today announced that three state grants totaling over $3.2 million were awarded to communities in the 41st Legislative District for key safety and infrastructure projects.

Gaydos Says Resignation of Local Judge Following Tragic Death of State Officer is Necessary

Oct. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) is urging the resignation of Magisterial District Judge Xander Orenstein. This call comes after the judge released a man on no-cash bail who is accused of killing Liquor Control Enforcement Officer Benjamin Brallier, a member of the Pennsylvania State Police and a resident of the 44th Legislative District.

Kephart Named “Guardian of Small Business”

Oct. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) today announced that the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented him with a Guardian of Small Business Award. Of the 253 legislators in Harrisburg, Kephart was one of 10 to be recognized by NFIB as a champion of small business.