Pickett, Yaw Announce Over $1.6 Million in State Grants for Bradford County Projects

Mar. 17, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Gene Yaw (r-23) announced over $1.6 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants for important community and economic development projects throughout Bradford County. The announcement was made following the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) meeting in Harrisburg on Thursday.

Owlett, Pickett Comment on Governor’s Budget Address

Mar. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) offered the following response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first state budget address to the General Assembly. The governor is proposing a $45.8 billion spending plan that represents a $2.5 billion, or 5.9%, increase over the current year’s spending.

Pickett Offers Free Assistance to Area Veterans

Feb. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) reminds veterans and their dependents that free assistance is available to them on the first Wednesday of each month by appointment at her district office in Tunkhannock (133 W. Tioga St.). The office is currently scheduling appointments for Wednesday, May 3.

Pickett, Owlett to Host Public Meetings About Frontier Communications Formal Complaint

Feb. 15, 2023 /

WHAT: Two informational meetings are being held to update area residents about the next steps following the filing of a formal complaint against Frontier Communications. Both meetings will feature presentations by the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA), which filed the joint complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) against Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier Commonwealth).

Pickett, Owlett to Host Public Meetings About Frontier Communications Formal Complaint

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Two informational meetings are being held to update area residents about the next steps following the filing of a formal complaint against Frontier Communications. Both meetings will feature presentations by the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA), which filed the joint complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) against Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier Commonwealth).

Pickett Announces Grants for Wyoming County First Responders

Feb. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Twelve fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in Wyoming County were awarded nearly $142,000 in funding support through the 2022-23 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) announced today. Statewide, 2,336 applicants shared in more than $31 million.

Pickett, Owlett Announce Bradford County Fire, EMS Grants

Feb. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced today fire and ambulance companies in Bradford County will collectively receive $280,620 in state grants thanks to the state’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

Pickett, Owlett Issue Statement on Action Against Frontier Communications

Jan. 09, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) issued the following statement in response to an announcement Monday by the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA) that they have filed a formal joint complaint against Frontier Communications for its failure to provide reliable service to customers.

State Grants Awarded to Bradford County Historical Society, Say Pickett, Owlett, Yaw

Dec. 09, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – The Bradford County Historical Society has been awarded state grants in the amount of $8,863 to help support operations and the creation of a records storage room, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Bradford/Tioga) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Tioga/Union), who all advocated for the funding.

Pickett Announces Location of District Office in Wyoming County

Dec. 01, 2022 /

TUNKHANNOCK – Following legislative reapportionment that moved Wyoming County into the 110th State House District, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) today announced one of her district offices is now located in Tunkhannock at the same address as the previous representative, Karen Boback, who retired on Nov. 30. The office, at 133 W. Tioga St., will maintain the same phone number: 570-836-4777. Pickett began serving residents there on Dec. 1.

Pickett to Host 21st Senior Expo on Aug. 5

Jul. 19, 2022 /

TOWANDA – Dozens of exhibitors have registered to participate in the 21st Senior Expo hosted by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), which will take place on Friday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lynch-Bustin Elementary School in Athens.