The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) has announced the allocation of nearly $1.7 million in state grants for water and sewer infrastructure projects in Franklin and Adams counties. The grants, funded by the federal COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will be disbursed through the H20 PA Program and the PA Small Water and Sewer (SWS) Program."These water infrastructure grants ensure residents have access to clean drinking water and proper wastewater management," said Mastriano. "The provision of clean water and effective wastewater treatment is a fundamental responsibility of...
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...
Sen. Doug Mastriano and Rep. Rob Kauffman have announced that nearly $2 million in state grants have been awarded for water infrastructure, arts, and culture projects in Franklin County. The grants will support the expansion of sewer services, provide access to clean drinking water, and help the arts and culture sector recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.Sen. Mastriano highlighted the importance of the water infrastructure grants, stating, "These grants ensure residents have access to clean drinking water and their wastewater can properly be carried away and...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
Pennsylvania military veterans in nearly two out of every three Pennsylvania counties lack access to a key resource in our criminal justice system. I want to change that."Our military veterans served our country and our commonwealth in their times of need. These brave men and women took time away from their families and loved ones, sometimes traveled halfway across the globe and made tremendous sacrifices to defend our nation," said Sen. Doug Mastriano, representing the 33rd Senatorial District.Many veterans returned home with physical injuries or scars, while others...
The Pennsylvania state House has approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that aims to save lives by expanding fentanyl and xylazine testing in the state. The bill, Senate Bill 683, would require general acute care hospitals to test for fentanyl and xylazine when treating a person who is receiving a standard urine drug screening in an emergency room setting. Currently, only 5% of toxicology screens test overdose patients for Fentanyl, and the percentage is even smaller for xylazine testing."Fentanyl is the No. 1 cause of death for Americans ages...
State Representatives Liz Hanbidge and Paul Schemel have successfully worked together to pass House Bill 1760, which includes provisions to protect seniors from abuse. The bill updates Pennsylvania's Slayer Statute, a law that prevents individuals from profiting off the unlawful killing of another person in order to acquire property or benefits. The new legislation expands the statute to also bar convicted elder abusers from benefiting from their victims' estates."Expanding the Slayer Statute to encompass elder abusers is a profound way to protect Pennsylvania's seniors,"...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
State Senator Doug Mastriano has called for the immediate resignation of University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill. Mastriano cited Magill's recent testimony before Congress and a history of events that raise concerns about her ability to combat antisemitism on campus. This call for resignation follows Mastriano's announcement of plans to introduce legislation that would cut state funding for one year for any Pennsylvania college or university that enables antisemitism.In a letter addressed to Magill, Mastriano stated his reasons for calling for her resignation. He...