Grant awarded for abandoned mine reclamation project in Washington County
A state grant totaling $203,426 has been awarded to support the reclamation of an abandoned mine land site in Marianna Borough, Washington County.
Local Government
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Jason Ortitay criticizes state leadership and legislative process in recent social media posts
Pennsylvania State Representative Jason Ortitay posted several comments between August 23-25, 2025 addressing legislative procedures and criticizing state leadership.
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Jason Ortitay voices concerns over Pennsylvania education funding and media coverage
Pennsylvania State Representative Jason Ortitay used his X account on August 22 and August 23, 2025 to question current approaches to education funding and criticize perceived bias in media coverage.
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2.8 million granted for broadband expansion in Pennsylvania’s 46th District
Senator Camera Bartolotta announced that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has provisionally awarded $2.8 million to Amazon Kuiper, Advanced Telephone System, Inc., and SpaceX for broadband expansion in the 46th Senatorial…
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Cook schedules press conference on new legislation affecting local governance
Rep. Bud Cook, who represents parts of Greene and Washington counties, will hold a press conference to discuss legislative proposals and initiatives that affect the 50th District and Pennsylvania as a whole.
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Ortitay criticizes house democrats over transportation funding bill amid delayed state budget
House Bill 1788, which aims to redirect sales tax revenue to support the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), and other regional transit agencies, has passed in the Pennsylvania House. Rep….
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Jason Ortitay references stalled early literacy bill and calls for legislative meetings
Pennsylvania State Representative Jason Ortitay posted several tweets in August 2025 regarding an early literacy funding bill and called for more direct legislative engagement.
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O’Neal criticizes House Democrats over mass transit funding plan
State Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) criticized House Democrats following the passage of a mass transit funding plan, describing the move as “political theater.” In a statement released after the vote, O’Neal said, “The transit funding legislation…
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O’Neal organizes free event for residents to replace unreadable license plates
State Rep. Tim O’Neal is partnering with the Washington County Sheriff’s office to help vehicle owners replace illegible license plates at an event scheduled for Monday, Aug. 18, at Wild Things Park in Washington.
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1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry across Southwest PA News publication area during 2024
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Wholesale Trade employers across Southwest PA News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
