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E-news Updates – July 19, 2025
In this Update: Community Facilities Awarded Competitive Grant to Purchase Laptops Big Boost for Water Systems in Fayette, Bedford State Budget Update Expanding Access to Lifesaving Naloxone, Making Prescription Drug Costs More Transparent New Law Will Improve Stroke Care Across PA Legislation to Address Pennsylvania’s Shortage of CPAs Signed into Law Watch Out for Scammers […] [Read More]
Stefano, Topper: PA Broadband Development Authority Awards 120 Laptops to Everett Library
According to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Jesse Topper (R-78), the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) today awarded 120 laptops to the Everett Free Library in Bedford County as part of a competitively awarded grant process established by the U.S. Department of Treasury. [Read More]
Stefano, Warner: PA Broadband Development Authority Awards 40 Laptops to Penn Highlands Connellsville
According to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Ryan Warner (R-52), the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) today awarded 40 laptops to Highlands Hospital-Penn Highlands Connellsville, Fayette County, as part of a competitively awarded grant process established by the U.S. Department of Treasury. [Read More]
Warner, Stefano Announce Water Grant for Washington Township
The Municipal Authority of Washington Township has been awarded a $5.1 million grant through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), Rep. Ryan Warner (R-52) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced today. [Read More]
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Congratulations to @bedfordcountyfairpa Friend of the Fair Award recipient, Wayne "Jake" Hoover! 🎡
Congratulations to @pennsylvaniadot District 12! The Crawford Avenue Bridge rehab project in @fayettecopa received a regional recognition by America’s Transportation Awards in the Quality of Life/Community Development category.
This project reconnected neighborhoods, supported local businesses, and added a safe, shared-use path for walkers and cyclists, while improving access to the @gap_trail. 🚶♀️🚴🎉
Happy Independence Day! 🧨 Wishing you a safe and joyful 4th of July.
Great to celebrate America250 PA in Bedford yesterday. Looking forward to the coming year of commemorating the history and celebrating the future of our great nation.
Last week, I had the privilege of introducing @Fayette County’s own Kristi Kassimer Harper at a Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee hearing as she was considered for reappointment to the Pennsylvania Milk Board. Kristi has been a dedicated advocate for Pennsylvania agriculture and since 2021, she has brought the board valuable experience as a farmer, business owner and marketing professional.
Her leadership has helped strengthen our dairy supply chain and support family farms across the commonwealth. I was proud to speak on her behalf and highlight the positive impact she continues to make both locally and statewide. Of course, the committee unanimously approved her reappointment. Congratulations Kristi!
We’re a big step closer to providing no-cost follow-up diagnostic imaging for patients who receive abnormal breast cancer screening results thanks to legislation passed by the Senate last week. This will ensure critical continuum of care.
Each year, my office holds multiple “Senator for a Day” programs for the high school students of Fayette, Bedford and Somerset Counties. 📝 It`s always a great day of discussion and diving into issues through Pennsylvania’s legislative process. The future of our commonwealth looks bright! ☑️
Congratulations to @tipsypig_connellsville on the grand opening of their new patio! ✂☀️ Great to celebrate a local business with the @greaterccc.
Thank you to everyone who joined my recent tele-town hall. Hearing directly from the people of the 32nd District helps guide the work I do in Harrisburg.
We had a great conversation covering key issues such as school property taxes, raising utility costs, what’s next for Penn State Fayette and of course, the pending state budget. Your questions and input were incredibly valuable.
📞 Your voice matters, so I hope you’ll join us for the next one! These tele-town halls are great because you don’t have to leave your home — it’s all done over the phone. All you have to do is sign up and answer the call.
👉 Visit my website to register.
It was a pleasure to see the sheriffs of Fayette and Somerset Counties in Harrisburg. 🚓
Law enforcement plays a critical role in keeping our communities safe. Their leadership and commitment to upholding the rule of law are essential to the well-being of our communities and our commonwealth.
Throughout the spring, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and hundreds of amazing volunteers came together to plant vibrant flowers and create welcoming green spaces across our region through their Community Gardens & Greenspace Planting program. 🌱 Looking forward to seeing how these spaces bloom throughout the season.
Last week, the Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee toured @shipleyenergy to discuss improving Pennsylvania’s utility laws, with a focus on consumer choice, billing transparency and stronger customer protections. Shipley Energy is one of the Pennsylvania’s leading retail suppliers of electricity, natural gas, oil and propane for over 100,000 residential and commercial customers.
Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming the Berlin Brothersvalley High School Girls’ Basketball Team to the capitol in recognition of their incredible achievement: winning the 2024–2025 PIAA Class AA State Championship — the second title in their program’s history.
In March, at the Giant Center in Hershey, the Lady Mountaineers defeated Bishop McCort Catholic High School 62–50, capping off a 27–2 season. Led by Coaches Rachel Prosser, Katie Flick, Ashley Brant and Regan Lauer, these student-athletes embody excellence both on and off the court.
Congratulating again, Lady Mountaineers!
📸: The Daily American & The Tribune-Democrat
