Nearly $36 Million Allocated to Cranberry Township Project

Jul. 17, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) awarded nearly $36 million in low-interest loan funding to a wastewater construction project in Cranberry Township.

Rigby Announces Infrastructure Award for Windber

Jul. 17, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is pleased to announce a more than $14 million Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) award being presented to the Windber Area Authority for use in improving its wastewater treatment process.

Franklin Awarded $22 Million for Wastewater Project

Jul. 17, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) awarded $22 million in grant and low-interest loan funding to a wastewater project in Franklin.

Marcell, Friel Applaud PA 529 Tax Credit Bill Being Incorporated into Recently Passed Tax Code, Offering Significant Benefits to Families and Employers

Jul. 17, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The 529 tax credit, originally House Bill 1745 and co-prime sponsored by state Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Paul Friel (D-Chester), has been successfully incorporated into the recently signed Tax Code by Gov. Josh Shapiro. This new tax credit incentivizes employers to contribute to their employees' PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts, providing substantial benefits to families across Pennsylvania and supporting workforce development.

Williams Secures $3 Million in Funding for Project Safe Neighborhoods Program

Jul. 17, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) announces that $3 million was again included in the 2024-25 state budget to support the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program. Williams secured the initial $1.5 million for this initiative in 2021, and total funds since Williams started the program are now over $10 million. This funding secures additional prosecutors specifically to combat prior-convicted felons in possession of guns in the region, particularly in Delaware and Philadelphia counties.

Wentling to Host Health Fair and Senior Expo

Jul. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – To provide relevant information to citizens in the 7th Legislative District, Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) will host his 7th annual Health Fair and Senior Expo. Dozens of exhibitors from local, state and federal agencies, along with a variety of senior and health-focused organizations, will be on hand to offer information about programs and services designed to meet the needs of older Pennsylvanians. In addition, there will be health screenings, vaccinations and vaccine boosters available. Light refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be awarded.