More Than $13 Million Dedicated to Improve Broadband Access in Somerset County
Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R- Bedford/Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) announced that Somerset County fiber infrastructure received a $13.3 million boost in federal funding from the Pennsylvania Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP). [Read More]
Stefano Bill to Adjust Outdated Diesel Oil Requirement Now Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) to adjust the outdated requirement for a qualified mechanic to perform an oil change every 100 hours on all diesel-powered equipment used by mining companies was signed into law yesterday. [Read More]
Early Childhood Education Caucus Highlights Need for More Pre-K Teachers, Child Care Workers
Today, the bicameral, bipartisan Early Childhood Education Caucus hosted a rally with child care and pre-K students, teachers and parents as well as other advocates to underscore the worsening impacts of the commonwealth’s early learning teacher shortage. [Read More]
Stefano, Schwank, Harkins and Labs Highlight Need for More Pre-K Teachers, Child Care Workers
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11), Rep. Pat Harkins (D-1) and Rep. Shelby Labs (R-143) – the co-chairs of Pennsylvania’s bipartisan, bi-cameral Early Childhood Education Caucus – will highlight Pennsylvania’s growing teacher shortage and how it’s affecting early learning on Tuesday, April 9, at 9 a.m. in the Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]
Nearly $1.1 Million in Grant Funding Allocated to Somerset County
Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Bedford/Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved nearly $1.1 million in grants for three Somerset County projects. [Read More]
Stefano, Davanzo Announce Nearly $259,000 in Grants to Westmoreland County
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-58) announced today that nearly $259,000 in funding was awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for Westmoreland County community safety initiatives. [Read More]
Stefano, Grimm Krupa Announce More Than $701,500 in Grants for Fayette County
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-51) announced today that more than $701,500 in funding was awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for Fayette County transportation improvement projects. [Read More]
Stefano, Warner Announce Nearly $108,000 Grant to Improve Community Safety
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Ryan Warner (R-52) announced today that Connellsville Township received nearly $108,000 in funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to add sidewalks along Francis Avenue. [Read More]
Stefano, Topper Announce $365,700 Grant to Replace Bedford Township Bridge
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Jesse Topper (R-78) announced more than $365,700 in funding distributed by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) was awarded to Bedford Township to replace the bridge on Sweet Root Road over Shobers Run. [Read More]
Stefano Hosts Area High Schoolers at Penn State Fayette for Annual “Senator for a Day”
Today, Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) hosted his annual “Senator for a Day” program at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. [Read More]
Annual Fire and EMS Grants Announced
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced that fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations across his district will collectively receive more than $1.3 million in state grants through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s (OSFC) Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. [Read More]
Stefano Responds to Shapiro’s Budget Proposal
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) fears the impact Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 state budget – which comes with an excessive $3.2 billion increase in state spending – would have on Pennsylvania families. [Read More]