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E-news Updates – September 6, 2025
In this Update: Indiana County Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues Westmoreland County Farm Bureau Legislative Tour Radio Interview with Dom Giordano Eliminating Waste and Fraud in State Government Jobs Available with PennDOTโs Winter Maintenance Program Help for Caregivers: PA CareKit Learn Skills with the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps National Crime Prevention Week Indiana County Chamber […] [Read More]
Putting the Needs of People Over Politics
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement regarding SEPTA and PRT seeking approval from PennDOT to use money from the Public Transportation Trust Fund: [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 29, 2025
In this Update: Ribbon Cutting in Indiana County Kittanning Senior Expo Improving Health Care New Law Streamlines Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans 2026-27 PA Student Aid Guide Available Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law Happy Labor Day Ribbon Cutting in Indiana County Congratulations to Luxenberg’s Jewelers on the ribbon cutting for their new location in downtown […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 22, 2025
In this Update: Western Pennsylvania Firemanโs Annual Convention Video: This Week in Pennsylvania Improving Public Safety Senate Acts to Help Charitable Organizations Raise Funds Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week in Pennsylvania Summer Boating Safety: Life Jackets Save Lives August is Back to School Month Western Pennsylvania Firemanโs Annual Convention The Western Pennsylvania Firemanโs […] [Read More]
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Investing in transit in a responsible manner using existing PTTF support, which wonโt divert money from the General Fund and without jeopardizing a single capital project, is what we have been unwavering advocates for over the last several months.
Had our Democrat colleagues joined us in putting people over politics by supporting and advancing House Bill 257, as passed by the Senate on August 12, this money could have been utilized three weeks sooner โ and there would have been no negative impacts to school children, seniors, and everyone who relies on transit services as part of their daily commutes.
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Congratulations to @luxenbergs Jewelers on the ribbon cutting for their new location in downtown Indiana! The new location came about due to unfortunate water damage incurred at their long-time previous location.
Luxenbergโs has been a fixture in the Borough since 1916 and offers a second location at the Indiana Mall. While ownership has changed over the years, I am certain they will continue to be a part of Indianaโs viable shopping area for many years to come. Best wishes for continued success!
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The #PASenate advanced a mass transit and #transportation infrastructure bill earlier this month, which would have prevented any of SEPTAโs cuts. The use of excess money in the Public Transportation Trust Fund (PTTF) is a responsible approach to address transportation needs across PA right now, while respecting #taxpayers and ensuring safety and accountability in transit operations.
House Democrats, whose leadership hails from the SEPTA region, immediately rejected the plan. They should reconsider. Negotiations continue as we work to reach consensus on a final budget product that puts our commonwealth on a stable spending path for future years.
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The Western Pennsylvania Firemanโs Associationโs 132nd annual convention was recently held over 4 days in the City of New Kensington. The festivities were hosted by New Kensington Bureau of Fire, gathering numerous firemen from around the region for meetings, #tributes to past members, a #community parade and the infamous battle of the barrel competition.
I was humbled to receive the Political Award during the awards and scholarship banquet. My thanks to all the members of WPFA for bestowing me with this honor. Five local students were also awarded $1,000 scholarships.
Congratulations to New Kensington Bureau of Fire & VFD members and all the local officials who hosted a wonderful convention this year!
๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ข๐ ๐บ
Check out โThis Week in Pennsylvaniaโ for the latest information on the state budget & @pasenategop work to reach a final agreement on a spending plan that respects taxpayers, while allowing #Pennsylvania to grow.
๐น https://www.abc27.com/penns.../this-week-in-pennsylvania-13/
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The annual legislative farm & #agribusiness tour coordinated by the Indiana County Farm Bureau was held at Wood Crest Point, a diverse farm owned by Thomas & Nathan McNutt.
I appreciated learning about the McNuttโs beef cattle & pheasant hunting operation. After the tour, we stopped by Brush Valley Community Park for discussions on a variety of issues and concerns impacting local #farmers.
My thanks to the McNuttโs for hosting the tour at their beautiful farm & to Indiana County Farm Bureau for all they do for the farming community.
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It was great to join Dom Giordano on his call-in program today. ๐๏ธ
We talked about several key issues impacting state government, including transportation infrastructure, mass transit, education, skill games & fairness in womenโs sports.
The full @pasenategop Majority passed a responsible budget & immediate way to fund transportation infrastructure & mass transit without taking any more from taxpayers.
Democrats need to stop grandstanding at press conferences & start to seriously engage at the negotiating table.
