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News from February 2024

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Westmoreland County in week ending Feb. 10

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 11, 2024

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.

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Which former Westmoreland Review area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12?

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 11, 2024

These former Westmoreland Review area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Westmoreland County in week ending Feb. 3?

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 9, 2024

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.

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Rossi Announces Nearly $85,000 in CTC Grants for Westmoreland County

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 9, 2024

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...

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Rossi announces $84,945 grant for Westmoreland County technical center

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 9, 2024

Rep. Leslie Rossi announced that nearly $85,000 in funding has been allocated to Westmoreland County through the Career and Technical Education Equipment Grants Program.

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Seton Hill University holds onto “COVID” mRNA injection mandates

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 7, 2024

Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, still requires students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.

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PA Senate Passes Resolution Supporting a More Secure Southern Border

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 7, 2024

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...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Westmoreland County in week ending Feb. 3?

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 6, 2024

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.

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University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg holds onto “COVID” mRNA injection mandates

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 6, 2024

University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

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Westmoreland County House Members Respond to Budget Address

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 6, 2024

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...

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Cooper Issues Response to Governor’s Budget

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 6, 2024

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...

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Nelson criticizes Pennsylvania governor's budget plan as overspending risk

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 6, 2024

Rep. Eric Nelson from Westmoreland County has expressed concerns following Governor Josh Shapiro's 2024-25 budget proposal.

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Nelson: Budget Proposal Opens Fiscal Barn Doors

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 6, 2024

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...

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Rep. Davanzo critiques Governor Shapiro's state budget proposal

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 6, 2024

Rep. Eric Davanzo of Westmoreland County issued a statement in response to Governor Josh Shapiro's state budget proposal presented on Tuesday.

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Westmoreland County lawmakers critique Gov. Shapiro's $48.34 billion budget proposal

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 6, 2024

After attending Governor Josh Shapiro's budget address, which proposes an 8.4% spending increase to a total of $48.34 billion and plans to utilize nearly $16 billion from surplus funds and the Rainy Day Fund, several House members from...

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Davanzo Criticizes Governor's Budget Proposal and Raises Concerns About Funding Sources

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 6, 2024

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...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Westmoreland County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 3

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 5, 2024

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.

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Reschenthaler, Titus Urge IRS to Raise Tax Threshold on Slot Winnings

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 5, 2024

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...

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Westmoreland County in week ending Feb. 3

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 4, 2024

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.

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Which former Westmoreland Review area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5?

By Westmoreland Review | Feb 4, 2024

These former Westmoreland Review area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5.