May 15, 2026

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Bill Would Help Meet Housing Needs

Release May 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – With Pennsylvania’s housing market projected to fall short of housing needs by approximately 185,000 homes by 2035, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) has introduced legislation to remove a costly obstacle to home construction. “The cost of housing for both renters and homeowners has nearly doubled over the last decade, and

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PUC Commissioners: Federal Permitting Reform Should Maintain State Oversight of Transmission Line Siting Projects

Release issued May 14, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – As Congress engages in meaningful legislative discussions about reforming energy permitting processes, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissioners are urging any type of reform to maintain state oversight of high-voltage transmission line and other energy infrastructure siting. In a joint letter to Pennsylvania’s senators, PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank, Vice Chair

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$1.5 Million Grant for Susquehanna River Walk

HARRISBURG, PA – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) announced more than $1 million in grant funding has been secured for the Susquehanna River Walk. The trail received $1.5 million through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Surface Block Grant Program. “Outdoor recreation is one of our region’s greatest assets,” Flick said. “It brings

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