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Mercer County: Residents received $386.72 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.4% of income in Mercer County, providing an average of $3,541 per capita to residents.

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 13, 2025

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Bipartisan bill seeks to make Pell Grants tax-free and enhance AOTC alignment

U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly, Lloyd Doggett, Danny K. Davis, and Randy Feenstra have jointly introduced the Tax-Free Pell Grants Act, aiming to improve financial assistance for college students by addressing complications in the tax treatment...

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 11, 2025

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Rep. Mike Kelly supports House budget resolution focused on tax cuts and border funding

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA), the Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, has taken a significant step in supporting the House budget resolution, which sets the budgetary framework for fiscal year 2025 and establishes budget...

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Kelly and Larson reintroduce Neighborhood Homes Investment Act for affordable housing development

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly and John Larson have reintroduced the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act, a bipartisan bill aiming to generate over 500,000 affordable single-family homes for ownership in under-resourced communities across the next...

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Rep. Mike Kelly shares legislative priorities on Twitter including tax, voter ID, housing

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Mike Kelly highlighted key legislative measures on tax reform, electoral integrity, and affordable housing in his recent tweets on April 10, 2025.

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Save Act passes House, advances to Senate

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania has cast his vote in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which aims to permit only U.S. citizens to participate in federal elections.

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House Small Brewers Caucus relaunches with bipartisan support

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly, Marilyn Strickland, Pat Harrigan, and Nikema Williams have announced the relaunch of the House Small Brewers Caucus in the 119th Congress.

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Mental health research act seeks collaboration through tax incentives

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 9, 2025

In Washington D.C., two leading members of the Ways and Means Committee have reintroduced the Mental Health Research Accelerator Act.

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Mike Kelly addresses economic and mental health policies in recent posts

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 9, 2025

In recent social media posts, Rep. Mike Kelly addressed issues concerning U.S. market competitiveness, energy policy, and mental health legislation.

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Rep. Mike Kelly attends White House event with President Trump on economic policies

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 2, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Kelly, Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, was present today at the White House alongside President Donald J. Trump, where the President introduced a series of tariffs and economic policies aimed at enhancing...

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Pennsylvania Senate passes bill against false school emergency threats

By Shenango Valley News | Apr 1, 2025

The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill sponsored by Senator Michele Brooks aimed at addressing false emergency threats targeting schools.

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Bipartisan PHIT Act reintroduced to make fitness expenditures more affordable

By Shenango Valley News | Mar 28, 2025

U.S. lawmakers from both parties have reintroduced the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, aimed at promoting physical activity by providing financial incentives for healthier living.

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Rep. Mike Kelly highlights key initiatives and collaboration with Trump administration

By Shenango Valley News | Mar 28, 2025

Rep. Mike Kelly, representing Pennsylvania's 16th district, discussed various initiatives on March 27th and 28th, 2025, including border security and a reintroduced health investment bill.

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Pennsylvania moves forward on bills to bolster volunteer firefighter recruitment

By Shenango Valley News | Mar 27, 2025

A set of legislative proposals spearheaded by Senator Michele Brooks (R-50) to bolster Pennsylvania’s volunteer firefighter numbers and enhance emergency response passed the Senate committees this week.

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Mike Kelly recognizes achievements in sports and legislative efforts

By Shenango Valley News | Mar 25, 2025

In recent tweets dated March 24-25, 2025, Rep. Mike Kelly highlights notable achievements and introduces new healthcare legislation while honoring military heroes on National Medal of Honor Day

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Lawmakers reintroduce bill ensuring protections for dialysis patients

By Shenango Valley News | Mar 24, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Kelly, along with fellow Representatives Yvette Clarke, Neal Dunn, Danny Davis, John Joyce, and Raul Ruiz, have reintroduced the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act.

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Mike Kelly celebrates agriculture day and highlights local economic growth

By Shenango Valley News | Mar 19, 2025

Rep. Mike Kelly addressed several issues through social media posts dated March 18-19, 2025.

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Mike Kelly welcomes Irish leader and promotes school choice

By Shenango Valley News | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Congressman Mike Kelly recently engaged with international leaders and discussed educational initiatives through social media posts dated March 12-14, 2025.

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Health Care Sharing Ministry Tax Parity Act introduced by U.S. representatives

By Shenango Valley News | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly, Greg Murphy, and Chris Smith have introduced the Health Care Sharing Ministry Tax Parity Act.

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Congressional leaders host President Trump and Irish leaders at Capitol Hill luncheon

By Shenango Valley News | Mar 12, 2025

On Wednesday, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly and Richard Neal, co-chairs of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus, joined Speaker Mike Johnson in welcoming President Donald Trump to Capitol Hill.