State Rep. Torren Ecker
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Ecker, Rothman Announce Shippensburg Road Project Funding
HARRISBURG – In efforts to alleviate congestion in Shippensburg, a significant development has been announced. Rep. Torren Ecker and Sen. Greg Rothman disclosed that the borough is set to receive a $357,172 grant for the Dykeman Road Extension project."Shippensburg has witnessed an increase of traffic, straining existing road infrastructure," remarked Rep. Torren Ecker. He further added, "Thanks to this funding, the long-awaited project will help reduce congestion by providing alternative routes for drivers."The Dykeman Road Extension project aims to provide motorists...
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Pennsylvania House Republican Leaders to Announce Next Steps in Seeking Commonsense Voter ID Expansion
House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler, along with other Pennsylvania House Republican Members, will be announcing the next steps in seeking commonsense voter ID expansion. The announcement is set to take place on Monday, March 25, at 10:30 a.m. in the Ryan Building Atrium at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg.House Republican State Government Committee Chairman Brad Roae, Rep. Torren Ecker, and Rep. Thomas Kutz will also be present at the event. Media coverage is invited and encouraged, with interested parties directed to RSVP to Jason Gottesman at...
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Ecker: Governor’s Spending Plan Beyond Our Means
In response to Governor Josh Shapiro's spending plan, Representative Torren Ecker (R-Abbottstown) expressed concerns about the potential consequences for Pennsylvania's fiscal future. Ecker stated, "Today the governor put forth a spending proposal that would squander the state's savings account and have long-lasting consequences for the Commonwealth's fiscal future." Ecker emphasized that the plan to increase spending by $3.7 billion to $48.34 billion is unsustainable and would require the citizens of Pennsylvania to bear the burden.One of the governor's proposed methods...
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Ecker, Irvin Announce Funding for Wastewater Upgrades
Reps. Torren Ecker and Rich Irvin have announced that the Cumberland-Franklin Joint Municipal Authority has secured funding for the upgrade of its wastewater management system. The authority has been awarded $423,700 through the Commonwealth Financing Authority's Small Water and Sewer Program.Ecker emphasized the importance of infrastructure improvement for economic development, stating, "Infrastructure improvement is a key ingredient for economic development and this funding will provide assistance with completing a much-needed sewer improvement project."The funding...