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PA Senate Passes Legislation Urging Gov. Shapiro to Deploy PA National Guard to Defend U.S. Southern Border

By West Central PA News | Mar 19, 2024

The Pennsylvania Senate has taken a significant step in national security by passing legislation urging Governor Josh Shapiro to deploy the Pennsylvania National Guard to support "Operation Lone Star" in Texas. Senator Joe Pittman emphasized the importance of this action, stating, “This crisis knows no borders, it knows no bounds.” Pittman highlighted the impact of illegal immigration by referencing the tragic case of Laken Riley, who was murdered by an illegal immigrant. He also criticized the response to this issue, noting, “President Joe Biden during his State of the...

Dush Legislation Would Make Gym Class Optional for PA Student Athletes

By West Central PA News | Mar 19, 2024

HARRISBURG – Sponsored by Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), legislation to allow Pennsylvania student athletes to fulfill physical education (PE) requirements through participation in interscholastic sports (Senate Bill 454), was advanced by the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday.“This important legislation would clearly give school districts the flexibility to substitute participation in student athletics for physical education,” said Dush.“As a state representative, I was originally inspired to sponsor this bill by a student athlete, Levi Roseman, who was enrolled at...

Cheapest diesel in cities across Armstrong County in week ending Mar. 16

By West Central PA News | Mar 18, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Armstrong County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Indiana County in week ending Mar. 16?

By West Central PA News | Mar 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Indiana County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former West Central PA News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

By West Central PA News | Mar 17, 2024

This former West Central PA News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.

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West Central PA News area weekly mass times

By West Central PA News | Mar 16, 2024

The following parishes in the West Central PA News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Indiana County in week ending Mar. 9?

By West Central PA News | Mar 15, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Indiana County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Struzzi Critiques Shapiro's Energy Policy Proposal

By West Central PA News | Mar 15, 2024

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...

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Armstrong County in week ending Mar. 9

By West Central PA News | Mar 14, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Armstrong County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Senate State Government Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Voting Machines

By West Central PA News | Mar 14, 2024

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....

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Armstrong County in week ending Mar. 9?

By West Central PA News | Mar 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Armstrong County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Major to Introduce Legislation to Address Tiny Homes

By West Central PA News | Mar 13, 2024

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...

Family Sustaining Jobs & Customer Affordability Key to PA Electricity Policy

By West Central PA News | Mar 13, 2024

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...

PA Housing Shortage, Attainability Focus of 12-Bill House Package

By West Central PA News | Mar 13, 2024

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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