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Stefano, Boscola Bill to Protect Those with Communication Barriers Advances Out of Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), in partnership with Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18), to help protect individuals with communication barriers during interactions with law enforcement advanced out of the Senate Transportation Committee. [Read More]
Stefano Pushes Back on Spending Levels in Shapiro’s Budget
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) released the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget address: [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 331 and SB 571; and HB 78, HB 80, HB 482, HB 554, HB 668 and HB 1961
Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing | Watch Live [Read More]
E-news Updates – January 31, 2026
In this Update: Somerset County Receives More than $12M in State Funding My Legislation Offers Flexibility for Property Redevelopment Projects Hearing Explores AI’s Impact on Pennsylvania’s Biotech Sector Keeping Construction Jobs Local State Law Requires Removing Ice and Snow from Vehicles Celebrating National School Choice Week Recognizing Catholic Schools Week in PA DEP Recommends Testing […] [Read More]
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Great time at @downtownbedford`s Chili & Soup Cookoff! 🥄
Despite this week`s snow, Fayette County, PA proudly kicked off America250PA’s celebration of our great nation’s 250th anniversary.
Pennsylvania has always been — and continues to be — at the heart of the American story, and that rings true especially for us in Fayette County. From Fort Necessity to Friendship Hill and everything around and in between, history was made here.
Supporting the future of agriculture starts with investing in students. 🚜 Every year, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation awards funds to college students with a background in agricultural education. This year, three scholarship recipients call Fayette and Somerset Counties home:
🍎 Elizabeth Dice of Smithfield, studying at Penn State Fayette
🍎 Samantha Hayman of Berlin, studying at Mount Aloysius College
🍎 Lydia Sheeler of Somerset, studying at Potomac State College
Congratulations Elizabeth, Samantha and Lydia! Thank you for your hand in moving Pennsylvania agriculture forward. 🌽🐄
Layton Bridge has stood for more than a century and now it’s finally being replaced. This week, I was proud to join PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll and local leaders to break ground on the long-awaited replacement project.
🚧 Built in 1899, the current bridge will be replaced with a modern three-span structure, along with roadway and nearby bridge improvements. PennDOT will keep the existing bridge open as long as possible during construction, and once complete, this new bridge will safely serve Perryopolis and Perry Township for generations to come.
Somerset County unveiled its America250PA Bells Across PA bell at the County Annex Office Building. 🔔 Designed by local artist Kathy Trexel Reed and titled “Unending Spirit,” the bell is a meaningful tribute to the spirit of Somerset County and our nation`s 250-year history!
In honor of America250PA, Fayette County’s Bells Across PA bell, “Revolution to Resilience,” was unveiled at the Fayette County Courthouse in Uniontown. 🔔 This piece, created by local artist James Mochnsky of the Touchstone Center for Crafts, beautifully reflects the strength and resilience that defines Fayette County`s history, from the American Revolution to today.
Proud to celebrate our local artists and our shared history as we count down to our nation`s 250th birthday!
📚 Had a great time visiting Bullskin Township Elementary with America250PA’s Keystone Classroom Initiative! I loved reading to students and celebrating PA’s role in our nation’s 250-year story.
A proud moment for Bedford County! 🔔 I was honored to join community members and America250PA representatives for the unveiling of the Bedford County bell as part of the Bells Across PA program, marking the countdown to America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
This initiative highlights Pennsylvania’s central role in the American story and the vital part communities like Bedford County have played in shaping our commonwealth.
Beautifully designed by artists Morgan Young and the late Bob Webb (Bedford County’s former America250 chair), the bell features Bob’s photographs and will be displayed at the courthouse and community events throughout the year.
Congratulations to Dave Meredith on receiving the IMPACT Award from United Way’s Volunteer Awards, in collaboration with the East End United Community Center. 🌱
As dedicated Master Gardener, Dave has spent five years leading and maintaining the center’s community garden, inspiring students through hands-on learning, from planting and harvesting crops to earning national recognition, building mini greenhouses and achieving Monarch Waystation certification.
Thank you, Dave, for your outstanding volunteer service and for making a lasting impact on our community.
This weekend, we remembered the fallen, honored those who serve, and reminded the next generation the value of freedom by helping Wreaths Across America. 🎄
