Topper, Struzzi: Budget Needs to Be Negotiated, Prioritize Economic Growth
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced an unagreed-to budget vehicle bill Monday, 14 days beyond the start of the current fiscal year.
Press Releases
May 20, 2025, Officially Designated Jimmy Stewart Day in Pennsylvania, Says Struzzi
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) announced today that House Resolution 175, which designated May 20, 2025, as Jimmy Stewart Day in Pennsylvania, was approved by the House of Representatives.
Struzzi Storm Water Legislation Advances from Committee
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) announced today that House Bills 990 and 991 have advanced from the House Local Government Committee, the first step toward final passage.
Struzzi: Nation’s Largest Natural Gas-Powered Data Center Will be Built in Homer City
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) released the following statement upon the announcement that the country’s largest natural gas-powered data center campus will be built at the site of the Homer City Generating Station:
Pittman, Smith and Struzzi Announce $318,000 in State Funding for Indiana County Fire Companies and EMS
HARRISBURG – State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), State Rep. Brian Smith (R-66), and State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) announced today that 22 local fire departments and two emergency medical services providers in Indiana County will receive $318,505.98 in state grant funds.
Pennsylvania House Republicans Respond to Governor’s FY 2025-26 Budget Address
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican leadership responded to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s FY 2025-26 budget address Tuesday, pointing out the proposed spending plan is based in unsustainable spending increases and an unnecessary and unaffordable expansion of government.
Pennsylvania House Republicans to Respond to Governor’s Budget Address
WHO: House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), House Republican Whip Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), House Republican Appropriations Chairman Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), others.
Pittman & Struzzi Announce $350,000 in State Funding Awarded for Local Projects
HARRISBURG – State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) today announced the approval of $350,000 in state funding for local economic development and recreational projects in Indiana County.
Struzzi Elected PA House Republican Appropriations Chair
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) has been elected to serve as Appropriations chair for the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus in the 2025-26 Legislative Session. Struzzi was elected to the position by his colleagues to serve in this leadership role.
Struzzi Announces $216 Million Investment in Water Infrastructure
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), who serves as the House Republican representative on the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) board, announced today 33 projects approved by the board providing $216 million in financial assistance across the Commonwealth for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and non-point source projects. Of that, $145 million is provided in the form of low-interest loans to municipal authorities, the other $71 million in the form of grants.
Struzzi, Pittman Announce Indiana County Historical Society Grant
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) announced grant funding of $8,000 for The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County which was formed in and has continued its operations uninterrupted since 1938. The 501(c)(3) organization was incorporated in 1940 and has been recognized by the Indiana County Commissioners as the Official County Historical Society and as a repository of county records.
Struzzi Introduces Energy Affordability Legislation
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced the introduction of House Bill 2526 and House Bill 2573.
Struzzi Named to Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) was appointed to the Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust by House Minority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). The trust distributes settlement funds from opioid manufactures, distributors and pharmacy chains to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, counties, and municipalities for abatement of the opioid crisis.
Struzzi, Pittman: Indiana County Receives $210,000 for Housing, Historic Preservation Grants
HARRISBURG – Indiana County has received $210,000 in funding for housing and historic preservation grants, according to Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-62) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41).
Struzzi Introduces Resolution to Review DEP Permitting Process
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R, Indiana) announced today the introduction of House Resolution 468, his legislation which will direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) to conduct a survey on the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) permitting processes.
Struzzi Announces Grants for School Safety, Mental Health for Local Districts
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) announced today that multiple school districts in the 62nd District received funding to improve safety, security and mental health support from the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC).
Struzzi to Cut Ribbon on Saltsburg District Office
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) will partner with the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce to officially cut the ribbon on his new Saltsburg district office on Thursday, May 2, at 3 p.m. The office is located in Suite 3 at 307 Point St.
Brown, Struzzi, Smith Pen Letter to PIAA to Level the Playing Field in High School Sports Broadcasting
HARRISBURG – Following years of inaction by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to fix a broken broadcasting policy, Reps. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) have sent a formal letter to PIAA demanding change.
Republican Bill Package Addresses Energy Affordability
HARRISBURG – A group of state House Republicans is introducing a package of bills that will address energy affordability across the Commonwealth. These bills seek to combat Gov. Josh Shapiro’s assault on Pennsylvanians’ wallets when it comes to paying for their energy.
Struzzi Weighs in on Shapiro Energy Policy Proposal
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), longtime supporter of Pennsylvania’s energy independence and advocate for energy-related jobs statewide, issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal for “a new era of energy leadership in the Commonwealth.”
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