80% of Tioga County residents old enough to vote in 2021
Of the 41,089 citizens living in Tioga County in 2021, 80% were old enough to vote, equating to 32,853 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Struzzi to Cut Ribbon on Saltsburg District Office
State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is set to partner with the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce to officially cut the ribbon on his new Saltsburg district office on Thursday, May 2, at 3 p.m. The office, located in Suite 3 at 307 Point St, has been operational since early March, with Struzzi expressing gratitude for the warm reception from the community. “We’ve been open for business since early March and our new neighbors have been more than gracious in welcoming us to town,” said Struzzi. “My staff and I are just happy to be able to bring state government a little...
Friday: Ceremony Designating Highway for Cpt. Harry G. Cramer
HARRISBURG – A ceremony will be held Friday designating a portion of Route 403 in the name of Army Cpt. Harry G. Cramer, as announced by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35.)The ceremony, scheduled for Friday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at American Legion Post 294, 114 Main St., Johnstown, will mark the dedication of Route 403 from the intersection with Route 3041 in West Taylor Township, Cambria County, to the intersection with Route 8010 in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, as the Captain Harry G. Cramer Memorial Highway.Cpt. Cramer, a native of Johnstown, played a...
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Dush, Armanini Confirm $625,000 Awarded for City of St. Marys 120 Connector Project
Sen. Cris Dush and Rep. Mike Armanini have confirmed that $625,000 in state funding has been allocated to the City of St. Marys for the construction of the new 120 Connector Project. The project aims to divert truck traffic away from downtown St. Marys and create opportunities for economic development in Elk County and surrounding areas."I am fully supportive of this major connector project because it holds the potential to permanently divert 70% percent of truck traffic away from The Diamond," said Sen. Dush. He emphasized the broader impact of the project, stating, "the...
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Struzzi Critiques Shapiro's Energy Policy Proposal
State Rep. Jim Struzzi has expressed his views on Governor Josh Shapiro's energy policy proposal in Pennsylvania. In response to the governor's plan for "a new era of energy leadership in the Commonwealth," Struzzi stated, "I appreciate the need for better energy policy in Pennsylvania, one which supports the industry while growing jobs and our economy."Struzzi raised concerns about the potential impacts of a cap-and-trade program, labeling it as an additional tax on energy production, manufacturing, and businesses. He suggested an alternative approach, saying, "Cleaner...
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Senate State Government Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Voting Machines
HARRISBURG – The Senate State Government Committee, chaired by Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), is set to convene a public hearing next week focused on the cybersecurity of electronic voting machines and the development of state statutes concerning ballot marking and vote tabulation.The committee hearing, scheduled for Monday, March 18, will feature a panel of experts in the field. Among those slated to testify are Dr. Andrew Appel; Eugene Higgins, a professor of Computer Science at Princeton University; Kevin Skoglund, chief technologist at Citizens for Better Elections; and Dr....
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Major to Introduce Legislation to Address Tiny Homes
Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) has announced her plans to introduce legislation aimed at addressing affordable housing in the Commonwealth by making it easier for local governments to include tiny houses in their communities. Major stated, "Currently, there is a lack of clear guidance making it difficult for local governments to establish parameters by which tiny houses would be permissible and permanent single-family dwellings." She emphasized the importance of finding ways to help communities provide for tiny houses due to the housing affordability problems...
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Family Sustaining Jobs & Customer Affordability Key to PA Electricity Policy
HARRISBURG – Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) has issued a statement emphasizing the importance of energy policy in Pennsylvania. Pittman highlighted the need to address the challenges faced by consumers and the workforce in the state.Pittman expressed his concerns about the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and its impact on job losses and electricity costs for consumers. He called for the removal of RGGI and urged Governor Shapiro to drop the appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, stating, "Detrimental job losses and increased electricity costs...
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Pittman Calls Local Hospital Partnership a ‘Win’ for the Region
Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) expressed his satisfaction with Armstrong County Memorial Hospital’s (ACMH) affiliation agreement with the Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network (PMCN), calling it a positive development for the region. Pittman stated, “I was very pleased to learn of ACMH’s plans to explore affiliation with PMCN last fall."Pittman highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating, “This long-term alliance is a win for local residents, a win for our region, and a win for the future of rural healthcare.” He also emphasized the role of PMCN as an employer and...
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Major to Host Coffee and Conversation
Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) has announced that she will be hosting a Coffee and Conversation event on Thursday, March 21 at Pampeno’s in Ford City. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at 900 Fifth Ave. Major expressed, “This year, I will be hosting a number of informal events at coffee shops throughout the 60th Legislative District. This is the first one. When further events are set, information will be available on my website and Facebook page. If you have a state-related issue or would like to talk about concerns, I encourage you to attend.”The...
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Senate Majority Leader Pittman Responds to Governor Shapiro’s Election Threats Task Force
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman responded to Governor Shapiro's announcement of the establishment of his "Pennsylvania Election Threats Task Force" by expressing the Senate Republican Caucus's commitment to strengthening election integrity in Pennsylvania. Pittman stated, "The Senate Republican Caucus has been and remains committed to strengthening election integrity in Pennsylvania because we believe that the foundation of a healthy and vigorous democracy requires free, fair, and secure elections."Pittman criticized Governor Shapiro's decision to create the task force...
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PA Treasury Returns Over $288,000 in Unclaimed Property at Brookville Event
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. Cris Dush confirmed that approximately $288,717 in unclaimed property was returned to local residents and businesses during an event in Brookville. The event was co-hosted by Sen. Joe Pittman and Rep. Brian Smith."This was an incredible event... It’s a great feeling to get almost $300,000 back to its rightful owners in a single day! This is all money that was lost or forgotten, and it doesn’t belong to the state," said Treasurer Garrity.Sen. Dush expressed the purpose of the event, stating, "The fundamental purpose of...
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More than $320,000 Awarded to Fire, Ambulance Companies in 66th District
State Representative Brian Smith announced today that fire and ambulance companies in the 66th Legislative District will collectively receive $320,214 in state grants to support their public safety mission. Smith emphasized the importance of this funding for volunteer and nonprofit organizations in offsetting their operating costs and allowing them to continue serving their communities."Our EMTs, paramedics, and firefighters are ready at a moment's notice to keep Jefferson and Indiana counties safe," said Smith. "But many of these departments rely on the support of grants...
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Major Announces Fire, EMS Grants
Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) has announced that 28 fire and emergency medical services companies in the 60th Legislative District have been awarded nearly $430,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services grants. The grants aim to provide the necessary equipment and resources for these companies to effectively respond to emergency situations."Our fire and ambulance service personnel do a yeoman’s job protecting us in times of emergency," Major stated. "These grants will help them have the equipment they need to respond to our calls for help. I’m happy...
