Local Government News
Kutz, Rothman: Silver Spring Township Awarded State Grant for Road Improvements
HARRISBURG—Silver Spring Township in Cumberland County has been granted a Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) grant for road improvements along Main Street at the Village of New Kingstown, as announced by Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-87) and Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) on March 26, 2024.“Cumberland County is full of great communities in which to live, work and raise a family, and its population is among the fastest growing in the Commonwealth,” said Rep. Kutz. “I was glad to advocate for this project, which invests state dollars in an expanding community to improve roadways for...
PA House Republicans to Use Discharge Resolution Process to Advance Voter ID Constitutional Amendment
HARRISBURG – House Republicans in Pennsylvania have announced their intention to advance a voter identification constitutional amendment using the discharge resolution process. The decision comes after the amendment had been stagnant in committee for almost a year, despite bipartisan support for the concept among the public and House members.House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler highlighted the widespread bipartisan backing for requiring identification to vote, stating, "For nearly a year, this legislation has sat in committee. And that is despite poll after poll after...