State Rep. Abby Major (R-Pa.)
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Local Share Account grants awarded to Hyde Park and West Leechburg
Rep. Abby Major and Sen.
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Rep. Abby Major announces limited hours for Ford City district office
Rep. Abby Major has announced that her Ford City district office will have limited hours for the foreseeable future.
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Rep. Abby Major limits Ford City office hours temporarily
Rep. Abby Major, serving Armstrong and Westmoreland counties, has announced a temporary reduction in the operating hours of her Ford City district office.
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Press conference to address new legislation protecting stalking victims
Rep. Shelby Labs, representing Bucks County, is set to host a press conference in Harrisburg.
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Rep. Abby Major to host Coffee and Conversation on Sept. 19
Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) announced she is hosting a Coffee and Conversation event on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Grant Avenue Coffee in Vandergrift.
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Rep. Major announces community shredding event and Coffee Conversation
HARRISBURG – Representative Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) announced today that she will be hosting two community events next week.
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Major, Policy Committee Host Third in Series of Hearings on Affordable and Reliable Energy for Pennsylvania Consumers
Rep. Abby Major and the House Republican Policy Committee, under the leadership of Chairman Josh Kail, recently held a hearing in Ford City to address the issue of affordable and reliable energy for Pennsylvania consumers. The hearing, titled “Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer-Focused Energy Policy,” featured a panel of speakers including Michael Butler from Consumer Energy Alliance, Deb Davis and Scott Waitvertch from Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, as well as Pennsylvania residents Steve Craven and McKenna DeWitt.DeWitt, one of the residents who testified at...
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Hearing addresses energy affordability issues in Pennsylvania
On Thursday, Rep. Abby Major and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail, held the third hearing in a series focused on affordable and reliable energy for Pennsylvania residents.
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Rep. Abby Major announces concealed carry seminar in West Leechburg
Rep. Abby Major of Armstrong and Westmoreland counties has announced she will host a Concealed Carry Seminar on April 11.
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Major to Host Concealed Carry Seminar
HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) has announced that she will be hosting a Concealed Carry Seminar on Thursday, April 11. The event is scheduled to take place at the West Leechburg Fire Hall, located at 1116 Gosser St., West Leechburg, from 6-8 p.m."Many people have questions about Pennsylvania’s concealed carry laws and the Castle Doctrine," stated Major. "I’m hopeful this event will help provide answers and clarity about firearm owner rights."The seminar, which will be led by a representative of Firearms Owners Against Crime, aims to provide...
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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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Pennsylvania House introduces 12-bill package addressing housing affordability issues
A group of Pennsylvania House members has introduced a legislative package comprising 12 bills aimed at improving housing affordability and availability in the state.
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PA Housing Shortage, Attainability Focus of 12-Bill House Package
Mar 13, 2024A group of House members in Pennsylvania has introduced a comprehensive package of 12 bills aimed at addressing the state's housing shortage and improving housing attainability. The bills focus on affordability, tax breaks, grants, and incentives for both homeowners and builders, as well as updating building codes and regulations.According to the bill sponsors, the lack of housing supply and increasing costs have made it challenging for Pennsylvanians to find suitable housing. The median new home sale price in Pennsylvania last year was $560,152,...
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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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Abby Major announces Coffee and Conversation event in Ford City
Rep. Abby Major from the 60th Legislative District, which includes areas in Armstrong and Westmoreland counties, has announced a Coffee and Conversation event scheduled for March 21 at Pampeno’s in Ford City.
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Fire and EMS companies receive nearly $430K in grants from Rep. Abby Major
Rep. Abby Major has announced that 28 fire and emergency medical services companies in the 60th Legislative District have been awarded nearly $430,000 in 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...
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Republican women propose bills targeting sexual harassment reforms in Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg, five female members of the House Republican Caucus have introduced a legislative package aimed at reforming sexual harassment policies to protect both taxpayers and victims.
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Republican women to unveil bill package addressing sexual harassment
Several female members of the House Republican Caucus are set to introduce a five-bill package aimed at addressing sexual harassment within state government.
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Republican women legislators to propose bills targeting sexual harassment
Several female members of the House Republican Caucus are set to introduce a legislative package aimed at addressing sexual harassment within state government.