Heffley Announces District Office Hours for Columbus Day

Oct. 11, 2024 /

WEISSPORT – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is reminding residents that his district offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14, in observance of Columbus Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m.

Mackenzie to Host Free Shredding Event on Oct. 19

Oct. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – In her continuing effort to help residents battle identity theft, Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) will be holding a public paper shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Hope Valley Community Church, located at 501 Garber Alley, Red Hill, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Grant Will Expand Murrysville Library Programs, Cooper and Ward Say

Oct. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) and Senate President Pro Tem Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) are excited to announce the Murrysville Community Library has been awarded a significant grant that will expand opportunities for patrons and local residents in Murrysville, Washington Township and Export Borough.

Bernstine, Brown Announce Farm-to-School Grant Awards in Lawrence County

Oct. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) and Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) are pleased to announce two recipients in Lawrence County have been awarded Farm-to-School Grants. These grants, part of a statewide initiative by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, will support projects aimed at improving access to healthy, local food and providing hands-on agricultural learning experiences for children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

Bernstine, Brown Announce Farm-to-School Grant Awards in Lawrence County

Oct. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) and Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) are pleased to announce two recipients in Lawrence County have been awarded Farm-to-School Grants. These grants, part of a statewide initiative by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, will support projects aimed at improving access to healthy, local food and providing hands-on agricultural learning experiences for children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

Heffley Calls Out House Democrats for Using Property Owners in Political Stunt

Oct. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), a dedicated advocate for property tax relief, expressed deep frustration during a vote in the House this week on a bill aimed at easing the property tax burden for Pennsylvanians. Despite Heffley’s support of House Bill 2536, he condemned the motives behind the bill’s timing, emphasizing that this last-minute action will be ineffective in delivering timely relief.

Causer, Dush Announce Cameron County Grant

Oct. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Cameron County has been awarded a grant to rehabilitate its recreation center located in Emporium, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) announced today.

Pickett Announces State Grant for Wyoming Healthcare Center

Oct. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The Wyoming Healthcare Center (WCHC) today was awarded a $1 million state grant to help with further development of the facility located near Tunkhannock, announced Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming), who worked to secure the funding.

Watro, Argall Announce State Grant for CEBA Project in Shenandoah

Oct. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Downtown Shenandoah Inc. (DSI) today was awarded a state grant of over $1.76 million to fund the second phase of a major redevelopment project in the borough’s business district, announced Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). The two lawmakers worked together to secure the funding.

Rigby Applauds Broadband Access Grant for Gallitzin Public Library

Oct. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) announced today that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has awarded a $942,564 grant to Gallitzin Borough through its Multi-Purpose Facilities Grant Program to fund renovations to the town’s library.