Sen. Michele Brooks Announces $6.8 Million in Infrastructure Improvement Funding
HARRISBURG – Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced more than $6.8 million in state funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has been awarded to replace the wastewater treatment plant to service Jackson Center Borough, Mercer County.The funding will be used for the construction of a 98,000-gallon-per-day wastewater treatment plant along Bradley Road (state Route 2018) in Jackson Township. The $6.8 million in funding is comprised of a $4.8 million grant and $2 million low-interest loan."As former council member, I understand the...
Mercer County Project Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Grant, Bonner Announces
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) today announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) approved nearly $7 million through a grant and low-interest loan for a wastewater treatment plant in Jackson Township. The grant totals more than $4.8 million while the loan is for more than $2 million. The funding will be used to construct a new 98,000 gallons-per-day wastewater treatment plant along Bradley Road, State Route 2018, in Jackson Township. Construction will include a new concrete headworks wet well with a comminutor and perforated...
Ways & Means Chairman Smith and Tax Subcommittee Chairman Kelly Announce Tax Teams to Avert 2025 Tax Cliff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Tax Subcommittee Chairman Mike Kelly (PA-16) announced the formation of ten Committee Tax Teams, comprised of Ways and Means Republican members, to address key tax provisions from the 2017 Trump tax cuts set to expire in 2025.Chairman Smith emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “Workers, families, farmers, and small businesses are facing the single largest tax hike in history at the end of next year." He highlighted the potential impact of the tax cuts expiring, mentioning that...
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U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly Urges Trade Ambassador to Protect Domestic Steel Production
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) called on U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai and the Biden Administration to defend domestic steel production amid a surge of foreign steel imports from countries including China and Mexico. Kelly emphasized the importance of protecting domestic Grain Oriented Electrical Steel (GOES) production, particularly referencing the last domestic GOES producer located in his district at Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works in Butler, Pennsylvania.During a Ways & Means Committee hearing, Rep. Kelly expressed concern over the impact...
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Wentling Announces More than $1 Million Grant for Sharon City School District
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is awarding $1.05 million to Sharon City School District to further establish safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for kids, while preventing and responding to acts of bullying, violence and hate in the community."As a former teacher and father of school-age children, I understand the importance of a secure and welcoming learning environment," said Wentling. "This grant will help Sharon City schools as they continue to provide a positive learning...
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Wentling Announces $25,000 for Law Enforcement Recruitment in Farrell
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has granted the city of Farrell a $25,000 Law Enforcement Recruitment grant. The purpose of this grant is to support Act 120 training and recruitment activities for law enforcement officers in the area.In a statement, Wentling expressed his support for the initiative, stating, "The city of Farrell currently has a great group of officers being led by Chief Erick Gatewood." He also highlighted the importance of the funding in expanding the police...
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Kelly champions telehealth legislation during Ways & Means hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) took a stand for telehealth during a recent hearing held by the Ways & Means Committee. The hearing focused on examining opportunities and challenges in enhancing access to care in patients’ homes and modernizing care in rural and underserved communities.During the hearing, Rep. Kelly voiced his support for the Telehealth Extension Act, a bipartisan bill he co-led that aims to ensure permanent access to telehealth for patients nationwide. He emphasized the importance of removing barriers to healthcare and technology to help...
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Wentling Announces $500,000 to Support Affordable Housing in Sharpsville
Mar. 08, 2024HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced that the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) awarded the Borough of Sharpsville $500,000 for existing owner-occupied housing in partnership with the Lawrence County Community Action Partnership. The funding is through the HOME Investment Partnership Program, which provides municipalities with grant and loan assistance to expand and preserve affordable housing."With housing availability decreasing and housing prices rising throughout the country, this funding will help folks find...
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Rep. Mike Kelly Calls on Congress to Ensure Americans Are Put First in OECD Negotiations
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) emphasized the importance of prioritizing American interests during a Ways & Means Tax Subcommittee hearing on Thursday. Kelly called on the Biden Administration to revisit negotiations with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) regarding the Pillar 1 deal, expressing concerns about the potential impact on American companies. He stated, "Congress must ensure the Biden Administration puts Americans First."Kelly criticized the Biden Treasury Department for working with OECD and foreign governments on the Pillar 1...
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Rep. Mike Kelly's Response to President Biden's State of the Union Address
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) criticized President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address, stating, "When it comes everything from the border and crime, to the cost-of-living and the economy, to the green energy agenda, tonight we heard President Biden show just how out-of-touch he really is with the American people." Kelly also highlighted Biden's failure to address the safe return of Americans imprisoned in Russia, including Butler County native Marc Fogel. In a call for unity, Kelly urged both Republicans and Democrats to collaborate on legislation that focuses on securing...
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Rep. Mike Kelly Celebrates SCOTUS Ruling Keeping Donald Trump on Colorado Ballot
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) issued a statement after the United States Supreme Court ruled 9-0 against the State of Colorado's effort to remove former President Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot."The Supreme Court has unanimously struck down Colorado's effort to kick President Trump off the ballot," said Rep. Kelly. "Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a win for democracy and the American people!"On December 19, 2023, the Colorado State Supreme Court ruled Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which was enacted after the Civil War to prevent former...
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Rep. Kelly Addresses Biden Border Crisis on House Floor Amid Trump and Biden Visits
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today about the ongoing impact of the Biden administration's failure to address the surge of illegal migration into the United States. As President Biden and former President Trump each visit areas of the U.S-Mexico border, Rep. Kelly highlighted the stark differences in their approaches to border security."The border is a tale of two presidents. President Trump has fought for border security for years. He wants to be there today. President Biden has ignored the border crisis for three...
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Rep. Kelly Recognizes Rare Disease Day, Co-Sponsors Rare Disease Day Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) has co-sponsored a resolution marking February 29, 2024, as Rare Disease Day, acknowledging the challenges faced by over 25,000,000 Americans living with rare diseases. In a statement, Rep. Kelly emphasized the importance of raising awareness and advancing medical causes to support treatments and cures for rare diseases."While doctors and industry leaders are making new lifesaving discoveries every day, too often people with rare and ultra-rare diseases don’t have the opportunity to benefit from these new cures," Rep. Kelly...
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Kelly Introduces Legislation to Rename Titusville Post Office after Edwin Drake, First American to Successfully Drill for Oil
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) has introduced legislation to rename the U.S. Post Office in Titusville, Pennsylvania after Edwin Drake, the first American to successfully drill for oil. The bill aims to rename the Titusville Post Office to the Edwin L. Drake Post Office Building.Speaking about the initiative, Rep. Kelly highlighted the significance of Edwin Drake in American history, stating, "Edwin Drake is a fixture not only of Crawford County history, but also of American history. His invention led to a revolution that transformed the world, putting Titusville and the...
