Quantcast

Lycoming News

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Local Government News

Local Government

Hearing on new energy taxes set for Lycoming County

House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe and Representative Jamie Flick will host a hearing in Lycoming County as part of the committee's ongoing series titled "Stopping New Energy Taxes."

By Lycoming News | Feb 18, 2025

Local Government

Argall announces district-wide town halls on key Pennsylvania issues

Senator Dave Argall has announced a series of public meetings across Schuylkill, Carbon, and Luzerne counties, starting with a telephone town hall on February 25 at 5:30 p.m. This event marks the beginning of eight town halls focused on key issues...

By Lycoming News | Feb 18, 2025

Latest News

Medium q8a5ef8ko33udm70vbqoq0u9qrkc

Local Government

Funding announced for park and recreational improvements in Lycoming County

By Lycoming News | Feb 14, 2025

State Senator Gene Yaw and State Representative Jamie Flick have announced the allocation of $330,000 to two projects in Lycoming County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program.

Medium q8a5ef8ko33udm70vbqoq0u9qrkc

Local Government

Fire departments in 83rd District receive over $250K in state grants

By Lycoming News | Feb 14, 2025

Rep. Jamie Flick has announced that fire and emergency medical services organizations in the 83rd District have been awarded over $250,000 through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

Medium tv8rcsol7scuxa0yy8l3fd7kr6bs

Local Government

Senators meet with Philadelphia police to address public safety concerns

By Lycoming News | Feb 14, 2025

Senator Joe Picozzi, representing Pennsylvania's 5th district, facilitated a meeting between the Pennsylvania Senate Majority Policy Committee and the Philadelphia Police Department in Kensington.

Medium os1vbh32dxdm1xkxxs4002z2tmen

Local Government

Farmland preservation efforts expand with new easements approved

By Lycoming News | Feb 13, 2025

Additional farmland in Pennsylvania's 23rd Senatorial District has been earmarked for preservation following the state Agricultural Land Preservation Board's approval of conservation easement purchases.

Medium os1vbh32dxdm1xkxxs4002z2tmen

Local Government

Senator Gene Yaw meets with future leaders during Leadership Lycoming event

By Lycoming News | Feb 13, 2025

State Senator Gene Yaw engaged with the participants of the 2025 Leadership Lycoming program during their "Government Day" event.

Medium y33ktfkyl50nfm0frzu5z68wo12j

Local Government

Local fire and EMS units receive over $647K in state grants

By Lycoming News | Feb 12, 2025

Nearly four dozen fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in Pennsylvania's 84th District have been awarded over $647,000 in grant funding.

Medium 2rnrq5wb9n1cad48jgib9zjo47z8

Local Government

Funding awarded to emergency services in Pennsylvania's 76th District

By Lycoming News | Feb 11, 2025

Grant funding has been awarded to 24 first responder companies in the 76th District under the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

Medium tv8rcsol7scuxa0yy8l3fd7kr6bs

Local Government

Senate committee reviews strategies to tackle community blight

By Lycoming News | Feb 10, 2025

Strategies for addressing blighted buildings in communities were discussed at a roundtable meeting of the Senate Majority Policy Committee.

Medium tv8rcsol7scuxa0yy8l3fd7kr6bs

Local Government

Senator Argall praises HUD Secretary Scott Turner's mention of Tamaqua

By Lycoming News | Feb 6, 2025

State Senator Dave Argall has congratulated Scott Turner on his confirmation as the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

Medium os1vbh32dxdm1xkxxs4002z2tmen

Local Government

Tioga County businesses receive funding through agricultural innovation grant

By Lycoming News | Feb 5, 2025

State Senator Gene Yaw and State Representative Clint Owlett have announced that two businesses in Tioga County have been awarded funding through the Agricultural Innovation Grant Program.

Local Government

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

By Lycoming News | Feb 5, 2025

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

Medium tv8rcsol7scuxa0yy8l3fd7kr6bs

Local Government

Senate committee to discuss strategies against blight in Northumberland County

By Lycoming News | Feb 5, 2025

A hearing is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Northumberland County Administration Center in Sunbury, Pennsylvania.

Local Government

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

By Lycoming News | Feb 5, 2025

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

Medium tv8rcsol7scuxa0yy8l3fd7kr6bs

Local Government

Senate committee reviews strategies against community blight

By Lycoming News | Feb 5, 2025

The Senate Majority Policy Committee, led by Senator Dave Argall, is set to convene in Sunbury next week to discuss effective methods for combating blighted and deteriorating buildings in various communities.

Local Government

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

By Lycoming News | Feb 5, 2025

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

Medium tv8rcsol7scuxa0yy8l3fd7kr6bs

Local Government

Senator Argall criticizes Governor Shapiro's budget proposal

By Lycoming News | Feb 4, 2025

Senator Dave Argall has voiced concerns over Governor Shapiro's budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year, warning of potential tax increases.

Medium q8a5ef8ko33udm70vbqoq0u9qrkc

Local Government

Rep. Flick urges accountability in response to Governor Shapiro's budget proposal

By Lycoming News | Feb 4, 2025

Rep. Jamie Flick of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives expressed his concerns following Governor Josh Shapiro's budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Medium os1vbh32dxdm1xkxxs4002z2tmen

Local Government

Senator Yaw critiques Governor Shapiro's proposed state budget for 2025-26

By Lycoming News | Feb 4, 2025

State Senator Gene Yaw has expressed concerns regarding Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed state budget for 2025-26, which suggests an increase in spending by $3.6 billion, marking a 7.5% rise from the current year.