The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly, Mike Thompson, and Adrian Smith have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding Americans' telehealth options. The bill, H.R. 8151, seeks to permanently broaden the scope of practitioners eligible to provide telehealth services to include physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and audiologists."Americans across the country, especially rural areas, have seen the benefits of telehealth services following the COVID-19 pandemic," expressed Rep. Kelly. He emphasized the importance of ensuring equal access to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, raised concerns about the Biden Administration's negotiation of tax deals without the involvement of Congress. During a hearing, Rep. Kelly questioned U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the administration's discussions with the OECD regarding tax frameworks known as "Pillar 1" and "Pillar 2."Rep. Kelly criticized the administration for excluding Congress from the negotiations, stating, "The Biden Treasury Department has completely bypassed Congress and worked...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) expressed his satisfaction with the more than $2 million in funding allocated to schools in the 17th Legislative District for school safety and student mental health resources. The funds were approved by the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), which approved $47 million statewide in grants to enhance safety, security, and mental health initiatives for students across Pennsylvania.Bonner stated, "I am beyond pleased to see this significant investment into our...
Representative Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has awarded Hermitage a $392,583 grant to build more than 1,000 feet of new sidewalks along the west side of Route 18."This grant will help more safely connect students to the YMCA," said Wentling.The funding for the new sidewalks in Hermitage was awarded through PennDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program, aimed at improving the accessibility of biking and walking paths, pedestrian access to public transportation, community improvement...
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) visited Erie's Sphere Brake Defense, Inc. on Wednesday, April 24, following the company's recent funding included in the Defense Appropriations bill in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 federal budget. Kelly was accompanied by Aaron "A.J." Lewis, Sphere Brake Defense Co-Founder & CEO, and Jason Pintea, Sphere Brake Defense Lean Leader.Kelly expressed his admiration for the company's growth, stating, "Over the years, I've had a front-row seat to watch Sphere Brake Defense grow from a startup into a leader in the defense industry. The best part is --...
HARRISBURG - Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) has announced today that the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) has approved over $1.6 million in grants to enhance safety and security measures for students and staff in schools across the 7th Legislative District.Expressing his commitment to student safety, Wentling stated, "As both a parent and a former teacher, I understand the need for students to feel safe in order to reach their potential." He added, "By bringing this funding back to Mercer County schools, the districts can enhance their security through alarms,...
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) has revealed that over $392,000 in federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) funds will be allocated to support a significant project in the City of Hermitage. The initiative, known as the Route 18 Sidewalk Project, aims to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians in the area.Brooks emphasized the impact of the project, stating, "Adding this vital new sidewalk access is going to safely increase opportunities for our school kids to participate in the many activities found at the Shenango Valley YMCA." She further highlighted...
HARRISBURG – Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced more than $6.8 million in state funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has been awarded to replace the wastewater treatment plant to service Jackson Center Borough, Mercer County.The funding will be used for the construction of a 98,000-gallon-per-day wastewater treatment plant along Bradley Road (state Route 2018) in Jackson Township. The $6.8 million in funding is comprised of a $4.8 million grant and $2 million low-interest loan."As former council member, I understand the...
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) today announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) approved nearly $7 million through a grant and low-interest loan for a wastewater treatment plant in Jackson Township. The grant totals more than $4.8 million while the loan is for more than $2 million. The funding will be used to construct a new 98,000 gallons-per-day wastewater treatment plant along Bradley Road, State Route 2018, in Jackson Township. Construction will include a new concrete headworks wet well with a comminutor and perforated...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Tax Subcommittee Chairman Mike Kelly (PA-16) announced the formation of ten Committee Tax Teams, comprised of Ways and Means Republican members, to address key tax provisions from the 2017 Trump tax cuts set to expire in 2025.Chairman Smith emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “Workers, families, farmers, and small businesses are facing the single largest tax hike in history at the end of next year." He highlighted the potential impact of the tax cuts expiring, mentioning that...
HARRISBURG – In the wake of the recent $600 million settlement reached by Norfolk Southern in its class-action lawsuit related to its train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last year, state Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and Michele Brooks (R-50) have introduced legislation aimed at providing relief to Pennsylvanians affected by the incident.Sen. Doug Mastriano, who serves as chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, expressed the need for a tax deduction similar to the one established in Ohio. Mastriano...
BOYERS, PENNSYLVANIA -- U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) expressed his satisfaction with the progress of a new infrastructure project in Boyers, Butler County, during a recent tour. The $5.2 million sewage and infrastructure project, funded by Community Development Block Grant funding, will benefit 236 area residents, including homes and businesses in Boyers and Marion Township."We are proudly investing in infrastructure projects all over Butler County," stated Rep. Kelly, emphasizing the positive impact the project will have on the community. He highlighted how the investment...
There was one company in a city associated with Mercer County that received an FDA inspection in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.