Rothman Announces $400,000 Grant for Silver Spring Township, $600,000 Grant for Hampden Terminal II

Nov. 13, 2019 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) today announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded a $400,000 grant to Silver Spring Township through the Multimodal Transportation Fund Program to improve the intersections at Silver Spring Road and Woods Drive, located in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. The grant will also assist with stormwater improvements.

Rothman Says East Pennsboro Township to Receive $500,000 PENNVEST Loan

Oct. 16, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) announced today that East Pennsboro Township Authority was awarded a $500,000 Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) loan to cover the cost of a municipal authority non-point source project. Non-point source water pollution includes pollution from diffused sources including runoff from farms, managed forests and urban areas. Such pollution may be caused by snowmelt and rainfall runoff.

Rothman Applauds New Services at Cumberland County VA Clinic

Oct. 15, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) today expressed his support and excitement for increased care options being offered at the Lebanon VA Medical Center’s (VAMC) Cumberland County VA Clinic, located at 5070 Ritter Road. The clinic announced today that it will now be offering cardiology and pulmonary services on-site for more convenient and quality care service options.

Rothman Introduces Legislation to Curb Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic

Sep. 16, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) to raise the age for the purchase of all tobacco, e-cigarette and like products, to age 21, with consideration for members of our armed services, has formally been introduced as House Bill 1823.

Rothman Issues Statement on Passage of 2019-20 Budget

Jun. 26, 2019 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting for House Bill 790, the General Appropriations portion of the 2019-20 state budget, which passed the state House today by a vote of 140-62. The legislation may now be taken up by the state Senate.

State Delegation Backs Joyce's Call For Pennsylvania National Guard Troops To Provide Assistance At Southern Border

May. 29, 2019 /

HARRISBURG, PA – State lawmakers from Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District today joined together to support their Congressman in his effort to make Pennsylvania’s National Guard available to address the crisis on the southern border. Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) last week led a group of four other Pennsylvania Congressmen in a letter to Governor Wolf making the request. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) , Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10), and Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16) joined Joyce on the letter.

Delozier, Rothman and Jones Urge Responsible Probation Reform

Apr. 02, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Three central Pennsylvania Republican House members traveled to Philadelphia today urging support to modify the state’s probation system. Reps. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) and Mike Jones (R-York) met with advocates and other legislators committed to reform efforts.

Time to Tackle Pennsylvania’s Job-Killing Permit Paralysis

Mar. 26, 2019 /

During the past three years, Pennsylvania has watched on the sidelines as the national economy has taken off and unemployment has dropped to historic lows. The annual unemployment rate for the Commonwealth has lagged behind the national rate since 2016 by a half percent.

Rothman, Regan to Host Lyme Disease Townhall at Central Penn College

Mar. 20, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) will be hosting a Lyme Disease Townhall with Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) to keep area residents informed about the risks, treatment and prevention of Lyme disease. Experts in the field will be present to take questions.

Rothman Says Local Fire Companies, EMS Services to Receive Grant Funding

Mar. 19, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) announced today that local fire companies and EMS services in Cumberland County will receive grants from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. The grants are funded through state gaming proceeds and applications are still open until the end of May.

Rothman Responds to Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The governor today issued his budget address for the 2019-20 fiscal year to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The governor’s proposed $34.15 billion spending plan includes no new broad-based tax hikes.