The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Westmoreland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.
Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) has called for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, citing Mayorkas' alleged defiance of US laws and endangerment of national security. Reschenthaler accuses Mayorkas of allowing over 8 million illegal immigrants to enter the country, facilitating the flow of fentanyl into communities, and enabling the entry of 300 known terrorists due to his negligence. Reschenthaler claims that Mayorkas' actions have led to one of the worst crises in the nation's history and deems him unfit for office....
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Westmoreland County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Westmoreland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Westmoreland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) has announced that the Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technical Center will receive $84,945 in funding through the Career and Technical Education Equipment Grants Program. This funding will be used to expand and improve access to first-class equipment and educational advantages for the students.“I am pleased to have advocated for this local funding,” said Rossi. “It’s a priority to offer multiple avenues for students to demonstrate educational achievement, especially students enrolled in career and technical education. It...
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a resolution expressing support for a more secure southern border and calling on the Biden Administration to take action. The resolution, sponsored by Senate Republican leaders, also encourages Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to join other governors in supporting Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to secure the border.The resolution, known as Senate Resolution 234, voices support for Governor Abbott's actions to address the border crisis amid federal inaction. It calls on the Biden Administration to stop impeding Texas's efforts...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Westmoreland County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.
Several House members from Westmoreland County have responded to Governor Josh Shapiro's budget address, which proposed an 8.4% spending increase and a total spend of $48.34 billion. The members expressed concerns about the excessive spending and its impact on taxpayers.House Republican Caucus Chairman George Dunbar criticized the budget address, comparing it to a "fantasy wish list." He emphasized the importance of responsible budgeting and making tough choices to prioritize government spending.Representative Eric Nelson also raised concerns about the overspending and...
In response to Governor Josh Shapiro's budget address, Representative Jill Cooper of Westmoreland expressed her concerns about the proposed budget. Cooper highlighted that while the budget may seem like a solution to real problems, it actually creates more problems than it solves. She emphasized that the 8.4% increase in state spending is unaffordable for the families and businesses that fund Pennsylvania's government.Cooper pointed out that the governor's new spending plans would deplete the state's surplus and Rainy Day Fund. She warned that when these accounts run...
Representative Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) has expressed his concerns regarding Governor Josh Shapiro's budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year. In a statement, Nelson criticized the governor's plan, stating that it "opens the barn doors and shouts 'Spend! Spend! Spend!' across just about every government agency."Nelson specifically highlighted his opposition to the inclusion of sin taxes, such as those related to recreational marijuana and expanded gambling. He also criticized the use of state savings for recurring costs, which he believes will ultimately lead to a...
In response to Governor Josh Shapiro's budget proposal, Representative Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) expressed his concerns about the potential consequences of the plan. He likened the budget proposal to a Christmas list created by children who have no concept of cost or their family's income. Davanzo stated, "We had no idea what anything cost and had no perspective of our family’s income. We just knew what we wanted."Davanzo criticized the Governor's reliance on raiding the Commonwealth's budgetary reserves and Rainy Day Fund to fund new government programs. He argued...
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Westmoreland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.
Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Representative Dina Titus (D-NV), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Gaming Caucus, have written a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Danny Werfel, expressing their support for the IRS Advisory Council's (IRSAC) recent recommendation to raise the reporting threshold for slot machine jackpot winnings.In their letter, Reschenthaler and Titus urged Commissioner Werfel to exercise his authority and increase the threshold for slot machine jackpot winnings to $5,000, taking into consideration periodic...
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Westmoreland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.