Frontier Commonwealth Settlement Earns PUC Approval, Lawmakers Say

May. 15, 2024 /

HARRISURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has given final approval to a settlement aimed at addressing long-standing service issues with Frontier Commonwealth, according to a half dozen lawmakers who have been advocating for affected consumers.

Scheuren Announces State Grant for Local Senior Center

May. 15, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) today announced that Encore Experience at Harleysville has received a $2,551 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to fund projects that will benefit residents.

Answering the Call: Caring for our Communities

May. 15, 2024 /

Each and every day, emergency medical responders answer calls for assistance with one purpose – to save lives. These dedicated individuals, whether volunteer or career personnel, are professionals who do their absolute best to provide lifesaving services in our communities.

Mackenzie Announces Nearly $2 Million in School Safety Grants

May. 15, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approved nearly $2 million in competitive school safety and security grants to improve safety, security and mental health supports for students and staff at schools in Lehigh, Montgomery and Northampton counties.

Labs Announces State Grant for Pennridge Community Center

May. 14, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) today announced that the Pennridge Community Center, located in Silverdale, received a $2,551 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging through its Senior Community Center (SCC) grants.

Eldred Senior Center Earns Grant, Causer Says

May. 14, 2024 /

BRADFORD – The Eldred Senior Center has been awarded a grant of $73,922 for improvements to its facility, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) announced today.

Staats Announces Grants for Multiple Senior Centers in District

May. 14, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) today announced two Senior Citizen Centers (SCC) in the 145th District received grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Those SCCs are the Upper Bucks Senior Activity Center in Quakertown and Eastern Upper Bucks Senior Inc. in Ottsville, with each receiving $2,551 in funding.

Owlett Bill Would Protect Public Fund Investments

May. 14, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Citing increasing instability across the world, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) has introduced legislation that would require an examination of geopolitical risk be conducted as part of the investment analysis when the state Treasury or Pennsylvania’s public pension funds invest in the financial assets of foreign countries.

Game Commission Conjures Illegal Sham Meeting to Re-Coronate Stephen Smith as PGC Executive Director, Maloney Says

May. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) reached a new nadir this Sunday, advertising a “special meeting” to replace its disgraced executive director a mere 25 hours before the meeting was to be held. Furthermore, the Game Commission did not provide either a time or a means for public comment and participation, another in a series of violations of Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Law, Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) announced.

Shapiro’s Competitive Commonwealth Workforce Order Leaves Points on the Court

May. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove, once again, finds himself frustrated by Governor Josh Shapiro's executive actions. In his typical campaign-like setting, today the Governor unveiled “an Executive Order to Continue Building a Competitive Commonwealth Workforce. Grove, however, is quick to point out that it lacks a crucial element.