Building the Hydrogen Economy: All Eyes on Pittsburgh

Jul. 30, 2024 /

The future of clean energy is rapidly converging on Pennsylvania, and western Pennsylvania is poised at the heart of this transformative moment. On Aug. 14-15, senior U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) officials will arrive in Pittsburgh to engage with a diverse coalition of stakeholders from industry, banking, investment, trade unions and government. This meeting in Moon Township is a critical step in advancing our hydrogen economy.

Klunk Hosting Back-to-School Event for 169th District Residents

Jul. 30, 2024 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) invites families residing in the 169th District who need school supplies for children in kindergarten through sixth grade to her Back-to-School Event. The event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Utz Factory Outlet parking lot at 831 Carlisle St. in Hanover.

Owlett Senior Expo, Shredding Event This Friday, Aug. 2

Jul. 29, 2024 /

WELLSBORO – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is reminding area senior citizens, their family members and caregivers of his upcoming Senior Expo this Friday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at Wellsboro Senior High School Gym and Commons, 225 Nichols St.

Causer to Offer Veterans Services at Local Offices

Jul. 25, 2024 /

BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.

James, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Brine Spreading

Jul. 25, 2024 /

TITUSVILLE—Today, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the practical uses of brine, a concentrated solution of water and salt that comes from oil and gas wells. For over 150 years, brine is spread on unpaved roads to suppress dust as well as on icy roads in the winter.

Armanini, Kephart to Host License Plate Replacement Events

Jul. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - State Reps. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria) are partnering with members of local law enforcement to help constituents with free replacement of license plates that have become difficult to read.

Armanini, Kephart to Host License Plate Replacement Events

Jul. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - State Reps. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria) are partnering with members of local law enforcement to help constituents with free replacement of license plates that have become difficult to read.

York County Fire and EMS Roundtable Offers Solutions to Help First Responders

Jul. 24, 2024 /

YORK – Representative Seth Grove (R-York) hosted a bipartisan roundtable with members of the York County Delegation to discuss Fire/EMS issues facing the Commonwealth and York County. Present for the roundtable were State Representatives Wendy Fink (R-York), Carol Hill-Evans (D-York), and Kate Klunk (R-York).

Cook, Policy Committee Host Hearing Hundreds of Feet Underground on Positive Impacts of Coal

Jul. 24, 2024 /

SYCAMORE—Today, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the economic benefits of coal, the most abundant fossil fuel on the planet. Unlike any other, this hearing took place hundreds of feet underground in the Harvey mine, where bituminous coal mining has taken place for over 150 years.

Causer to Host Bradford Senior Citizens Expo Aug. 2

Jul. 24, 2024 /

BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area senior citizens of the annual Senior Citizens Expo coming up on Friday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Sports and Fitness Gymnasium, located on Campus Drive.

Schlegel: Funding Awarded for Lebanon Steel Works Project

Jul. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon) announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved more than $2 million for the city of Lebanon, on behalf of Second Sail Development, LLC, for the redevelopment of the Lebanon Steel Works site along Lincoln Avenue.

Moul: Adams Authority Receives Funding for Gettysburg Foundry Project

Jul. 23, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved more than $2 million for the Adams County Industrial Development Authority (ACIDA), which will enable it to redevelop the site of the former Gettysburg Foundry in Cumberland Township.

Benham, Cook to Hold PBM Reform News Conference in Greene County

Jul. 23, 2024 /

WHAT: State Reps. Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) and Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) will hold a news conference to highlight the effects on local pharmacies and patients of Benham’s Act 77 of 2024, which Gov. Josh Shapiro signed into law last week.