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Blair County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.6% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Blair County, providing an average of $1,430 per capita to residents.

By Altoona Times | Mar 1, 2025

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Multimodal Transportation Fund grants approved for Juniata County infrastructure projects

By Altoona Times | Feb 24, 2025

Senator Judy Ward and Representatives David Rowe and Perry Stambaugh have announced the approval of Multimodal Transportation Fund grants for infrastructure projects in Juniata County.

Grant approved for Huntingdon County road improvements

By Altoona Times | Feb 24, 2025

Senator Judy Ward and Representative Rich Irvin have announced the approval of a grant from the Multimodal Transportation Fund aimed at improving infrastructure in Huntingdon County.

Joyce challenges Biden's approval of California car ban

By Altoona Times | Feb 20, 2025

Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) has announced his intention to introduce legislation aimed at overturning a decision by the Biden Administration that permits California to ban the sale of new internal combustion vehicles.

Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces bills for enhanced rail safety

By Altoona Times | Feb 18, 2025

With approximately 5,600 miles of railroad track in Pennsylvania, Representative Lou Schmitt has introduced two legislative bills aimed at enhancing rail safety standards in the state.

Funding announced for Fulton County first responder services

Senator Judy Ward and Representative Jesse Topper have announced that more than $84,000 in grants will be awarded to local fire departments and emergency medical services in Fulton County.

First responders in 79th District awarded nearly $90K in grants

Several fire companies and emergency medical service providers in the 79th Legislative District have received close to $90,000 through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

State officials announce $325K in grants for first responders

Senator Judy Ward, Representative Rich Irvin, and Representative Scott Barger have announced that nearly $325,000 in grants will be distributed to fire departments and emergency medical services in Huntingdon County.

First responder grants awarded to Juniata and Mifflin counties

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First responder grants awarded to Blair County emergency services

Senator Judy Ward and Representative Scott Barger have announced the distribution of over $245,000 in grants to fire departments and emergency medical services in Blair County.

Funding announced for fire and EMS services in Franklin and Huntingdon Counties

Rep. Rich Irvin announced that emergency responder organizations in the 81st Legislative District will receive funding through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

First responders in 79th district receive nearly $90K in state grants

Several fire companies and emergency medical service providers in the 79th Legislative District have been awarded nearly $90,000 in funding.

New bill aims to boost research into life-saving cures for rare diseases

Congressman John Joyce, M.D. from Pennsylvania and Congressman Don Davis from North Carolina have put forward H.R. 946, known as the Optimizing Research Progress Hope And New (ORPHAN) Cures Act.

FOIA Request Sent to Bedford County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Bedford County Election Department on February 5, 2025.

FOIA Request Sent to Fulton County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Fulton County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

FOIA Request Sent to Huntingdon County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Huntingdon County Election Department regarding the upcoming spring election candidates on February 5, 2025.

FOIA Request Sent to Blair County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Blair County Election Department regarding the candidates running in the upcoming spring election on February 5, 2025.

Pennsylvania Republicans critique Governor Shapiro's FY 2025-26 budget proposal

By Altoona Times | Feb 4, 2025

Pennsylvania House Republican leaders have expressed concerns over Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.