Davanzo, Stefano: Scottdale Scores $100k in State Funding
Two grant awards to Scottdale top more than $100,000, Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) announced today after the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved nearly $700,000 in state funding for community improvements in the 58th Legislative District. [Read More]
Metzgar, Stefano Secure Over $570,000 in State Funding
Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-69) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced they secured a grant totaling more than $570,000 for Rockwood Area School District from the Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) for the extension of natural gas service through Rockwood Borough to the school district’s facilities. [Read More]
Stefano, Boscola Bill to Protect Those with Communication Barriers Advances Unanimously from the Senate
The Senate today unanimously approved 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. [Read More]
Stefano, Metzgar Raise Concern Over Faulty Work in Somerset Lake’s Rehabilitation
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-69) released a joint statement regarding the continuous structural issues following a restoration project at Somerset Lake: [Read More]
Langerholc, Ward, Stefano Announce Legislation to Reform Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) today announced their intent to introduce legislation to substantially reform pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to better serve Pennsylvania residents. [Read More]
Senate Hearing: Pennsylvania Housing Development is Too Long, Too Expensive and Too Uncertain
Efforts to make housing more attainable for working families were reviewed during a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing today. Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to Fayette County to hear from local officials, housing advocates, builders and developers about how state government could combat Pennsylvania’s statewide housing crisis. [Read More]
Stefano to Host Public Hearing on Housing Attainability
Initiatives to encourage more quality housing development in Pennsylvania will be reviewed at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 9 a.m., at Penn State Fayette. [Read More]
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]
Stefano, Rigby Announce $9.9 Million in Funding for Windber Area Authority Cost-Saving Energy Project
Windber Area Authority, serving Cambria and Somerset counties, was awarded a $9.9 million low-interest loan today by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for energy upgrades to the Ingleside Sewage Treatment Plant in Richmond Township in Cambria County, according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Jim Rigby (R-71). [Read More]
Metzgar, Stefano Obtain $2.15 Million in State Funding for Somerset County
Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-69) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced they secured $2.15 million in state funding to assist with six local improvement projects in Somerset County. [Read More]
Metzgar, Stefano Land Major Award for Conemaugh Township Municipal Authority
Continuing their mission to help Somerset County residents, Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar’s (R-69) and Sen. Pat Stefano’s (R-32) efforts were successful in securing just over $12.58 million in grant and loan funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to assist with Conemaugh Township Municipal Authority’s water quality project. Out of this allocation, $8.8 million is deemed a grant. [Read More]