Pickett Encouraged by Federal Funding Allocation for Broadband Expansion in Rural Pennsylvania

Dec. 18, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s recent success in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction is an encouraging and significant step toward expanding high-speed internet service to unserved and underserved areas of the state, including parts of the 110th Legislative District, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna.)

Pickett, Fritz Announce Equipment Grant for SCCTC

Nov. 18, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – To better prepare students for a family-sustaining career, Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center (SCCTC) today was awarded a state grant to purchase training equipment, according to Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Susquehanna/Sullivan) and Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne).

Pickett Announces Safety Grants for Schools in 110th District

Nov. 16, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Three public school districts and two non-public schools in the 110th Legislative District today were awarded Safe Schools Targeted Grants to improve safety and security measures, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna).

COVID-19 Grants Awarded to Area Fire and EMS Companies, Says Pickett

Oct. 09, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Thirty fire and EMS companies in the 110th Legislative District were awarded a one-time state grant to assist with extra expenses resulting from the COVID-19 public health emergency, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Susquehanna/Sullivan).

Pickett, Yaw Announce Grants for Infrastructure Improvements in 110th District

Aug. 17, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Four municipalities in the 110th Legislative District today were awarded state grants to assist in the completion of water and sewer improvement projects that will benefit residents and communities, announced Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23). The funding was made available through the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program.

First Responders to Receive COVID-19 Grants, Says Pickett

May. 28, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Recognizing the additional challenges facing the Pennsylvania fire and emergency medical services resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the state House of Representatives today approved $50 million in additional grant funding for the organizations, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna).

Tensions Rise as Governor Extends Stay-at-Home Order to June 4, Say Fritz, Pickett, Baker and Yaw

May. 08, 2020 /

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY – Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Gene Yaw (R-23) voiced their serious concern and extreme disappointment after learning Susquehanna County was not among the next group of counties that would move into the “yellow phase” of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan on May 15. The 13 counties listed in the governor’s announcement this afternoon are all located in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Bradford County Historical Society Awarded State Grant, Says Pickett

Mar. 06, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today announced that the Bradford County Historical Society has been awarded a Cultural and Historical Support Grant in the amount of $4,000 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).

Pickett Announces March Outreach Schedule

Mar. 02, 2020 /

TOWANDA – To help constituents better access state government-related services, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) will hold satellite office hours in Sullivan County during the month of March.

Area Schools Awarded Safety Grants, Says Pickett

Feb. 26, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today announced that safety grants totaling more than $455,000 have been awarded to schools in the 110th Legislative District.

Grant Awarded to Help Address Opioid Problem in Susquehanna County, Say Pickett, Fritz

Feb. 19, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The Lackawanna/Susquehanna Single County Authority has been awarded funding by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) to coordinate criminal justice diversion programs for individuals with an opioid addiction, according to Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne).