Apr. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would make mental health services more accessible to Pennsylvania residents through telehealth technology, sponsored by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), passed unanimously in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. House Bill 2419 will next be considered by the Senate.
Mar. 29, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) that would make mental health services more accessible to Pennsylvania residents through telehealth technology was unanimously approved by the House Insurance Committee today.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), along with other lawmakers from the Northern Tier and across Pennsylvania, are sponsoring a package of bills that would give local governments greater control over waterway improvements that help to prevent flooding and protect lives and property.
Mar. 22, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Claverack Communications LLC of Wysox today was awarded state funds in the amount of $955,762 to assist with a broadband expansion project in Bradford County, announced Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna).
Mar. 18, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Seeking to give local governments in Pennsylvania greater control over stream improvement projects to preserve infrastructure and prevent flooding, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) is sponsoring legislation that would expand a program statewide that allows for emergency permits to address waterway hazards.
Mar. 15, 2022 /
TOWANDA – In her continuing effort to educate the public regarding Pennsylvania’s firearms laws, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) will host a Gun Law Seminar in Towanda on Tuesday, April 5. The free event will take place at the Towanda Gun Club, State Route 187, 164 Gun Club Lane, beginning at 6 p.m. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 11, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Twenty-seven fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations in the 110th Legislative District were awarded more than $365,000 in funding support through the 2021-22 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced today.
Feb. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today attended a joint session of the General Assembly to hear Gov. Tom Wolf outline his budget proposal for the 2022-23 fiscal year.
Feb. 02, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – The Northern Tier Workforce Development Board (NTWDB) has been awarded $150,000 in state funding to continue its career coach program in area school districts, according to Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter). The board serves schools in Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming counties.
Feb. 02, 2022 /
WHAT: Area leaders and farmers will hear a presentation from Keystone Farm Future about strategies to solve the beef supply chain issue and put cows back on farms in the Northern Tier.
Jan. 27, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the ongoing challenges faced by Pennsylvania’s frontline health care workers, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) on Wednesday joined their House colleagues in supporting the allocation of $225 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding to medical facilities statewide, including five in Bradford County. The bill was then signed into law by the governor as Act 2 of 2022.
Jan. 27, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the ongoing challenges faced by Pennsylvania’s frontline health care workers, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) on Wednesday joined their House colleagues in supporting the allocation of $225 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding to hospitals statewide, including two in Susquehanna County. The bill was then signed into law by the governor as Act 2 of 2022.
Jan. 26, 2022 /
TOWANDA – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today announced that application forms for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for the 2021 tax year are now available at her district offices in Towanda and Sayre.
Jan. 11, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would provide protections for insurance consumers in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), was passed unanimously in the House of Representatives on Monday.
Dec. 22, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Calling it a major victory for rural broadband expansion, a trio of Northern Tier lawmakers today applauded the signing of a new law they authored to finally establish a cohesive, coordinated effort to bring high-speed internet service to rural and other underserved communities across the Commonwealth.
Dec. 13, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – With the goal of ensuring more Pennsylvanians have access to high-speed internet service, the state House today approved legislation authored by three Northern Tier lawmakers to better coordinate and handle funding for the state’s efforts.
Dec. 07, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Towanda Campus, has been awarded $3.5 million for a major renovation project through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), announced Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who played key roles in securing the state funding.
Nov. 16, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The House Insurance Committee, chaired by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), unanimously approved several bills that would benefit Pennsylvania consumers on Monday.
Nov. 10, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The House Consumer Affairs Committee today approved legislation authored by Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) and Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) to continue their push to bring much-needed broadband service to the Northern Tier.
Nov. 01, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced Montrose Area School District received more than $3,000 in a Farm to School Grant administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to build school gardens for second grade curriculum.