Nov. 16, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that school districts in the 62nd Legislative District have been awarded $171,834 in Safe Schools Target Grants, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Grants are awarded to schools to prevent and reduce violent incidents, to purchase safety and security-related equipment, and to provide for the training and compensation of school resource and police officers.
Nov. 12, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has allocated $229,000 for the construction of a new facility at the Burrell Township Library through the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. These funds will aid the library in installing equipment, upgrading security systems and more, in addition to helping construct the new facility.
Oct. 29, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – In efforts to ensure the financial stability of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) has indicated the financial need for faculty layoffs as well as significant changes to its academic programs. State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) issued the following statement on the matter:
Sep. 15, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the James M. Stewart Museum Foundation has been awarded a grant of $25,000 from the COVID-19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grant Program, facilitated by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The funds will be used to offset lost revenue due to COVID-19 closure orders.
Aug. 20, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that school districts in the 62nd Legislative District have been awarded $55,537 to provide education services to students with disabilities who may be facing additional challenges through the new academic year. The funds will be used to provide enhanced real-time instruction to bolster remote services and supports for complex needs, and to provide services and supports to students with disabilities who experienced a loss in skills or behavior and/or a lack of progress due to mandatory school closures.
Jun. 18, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that municipalities in the 62nd District will receive $95,805 from the 2020 distribution of the Act 13 unconventional natural gas impact fees, otherwise known as Pennsylvania’s unconventional natural gas drilling tax. These fees are taken from revenue from natural gas drilling activities in the Marcellus Shale. Distribution of revenue is expected to take place in early July.
May. 29, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that Indiana County is scheduled to transition to the green phase of the governor’s reopening plan on Friday, June 5. Other counties transitioning to the green phase on June 5 include Allegheny, Armstrong, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clinton, Fayette, Fulton, Greene, Lycoming, Mercer, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
Mar. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – In an effort to mitigate the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) has announced changes to his district office policies as well as the postponement of multiple district events.
Feb. 26, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced $165,000 in grant funding to numerous school districts in the 62nd Legislative District. The School Safety and Security Committee, established within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, distributes these funds to make Commonwealth school districts safer for students and teachers.
Jan. 28, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the Blairsville-Saltsburg School District has received a grant of $6,462 for upgrades to the Blairsville Senior High School’s cafeteria.
Jan. 24, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that 12 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout the 62nd legislative district have been awarded approximately $144,559 from a grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Nov. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that two redevelopment projects in Indiana County have been awarded tax credits through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance (NAP) Tax Credit Program.
Nov. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. James Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana/Westmoreland) today announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved a grant of $177,761 for Phase 1 reconstruction of Redding Run Road in Washington Township.
Oct. 23, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. James Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the House of Representatives has unanimously voted to advance his bill, House Bill 1773, which would establish the Tuition Assistance for Active Volunteers Program. This program would provide tuition assistance to active members of a volunteer fire company or emergency medical services agency who attend an approved institution of higher learning.
Oct. 03, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – On Thursday, Oct. 3, the governor issued an executive order directing the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to commence Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) regulations. Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana/Westmoreland) have expressed their strong opposition to the governor’s decision, citing economic reasons.
Sep. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) will be hosting a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m., at the Clymer Volunteer Fire Department, located at 550 Sherman St. in Clymer.
Sep. 24, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) has introduced legislation, House Bill 1840, that would reform the Apprenticeship and Training Act through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
Sep. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Today, the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness passed House Bill 1773, authored by Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana). This bill would create the Tuition Assistance for Active Volunteers Program in Pennsylvania.
Sep. 10, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that he has introduced legislation, House Bill 1804, which would reform the standards used for the Small and Disadvantaged Business Program (SDB) under the Department of General Services (DGS). This program provides small and disadvantaged businesses with specialized considerations, including alternative bonding and progress payments, access to business assistance offices within agencies, and targeted outreach by procurement officials.
Aug. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today filed two pieces of legislation which would regulate the production and sale of kratom and CBD products in Pennsylvania.