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Cambria Household
Waste Collection Nets State Funds
The
grant will help local citizens
dispose of dangerous household chemicals and products. |
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Wozniak Secures
Grant Funds for Two Environmental Projects
The
grants will
ensure the
health and well being of citizens in the area for years to come,
Wozniak says. |
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Funding Secured
for Economic Development Project in Johnstown
The funds
were provided by the Department of Community and Economic
Development (DCED) from the Ben Franklin Technology Development
Authority. |
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Investment of
$1.4 Million in Clinton County Will Preserve Jobs and Expand a Local
Business
APC
International Ltd. will
move its
facility in Mackeyville to a larger plant in the Lamar Twp.
Business Park. |
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Pandya, Inc. of Cambria County Set to Receive a State Grant of
$86,771
The
company will
use the
funds to
advance its use of
recyclable materials in the manufacturing of composite wood products |
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Use Liquid Fuel Tax to
Boost Recreational Trails in the Commonwealth
Sen.
Wozniak's amendment would utilize the liquid fuel taxes paid by
operators of
all-terrain vehicles. |
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Two Area Municipalities
to Benefit from PENNVEST Funding for Projects
The
1
percent loans will fund water and sewer projects in the area. |
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Farmers Are One Step
Closer to Avoiding Drawn-out Legal Disputes
The
ACRE
initiative
allows farm owners
and operators to request the state Attorney General to review any
local ordinance. |
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Wozniak Applauds the
Efforts of Four Area "Outperforming" School Districts
Four Cambria County school districts have been named to the
Standard and Poor’s list of “outperforming school districts” in
Pennsylvania. |
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Students Can Lock in
Lower Student Loan Interest Rates Today
Pennsylvanians who are borrowing student loans can
lock in
a lower interest rate by consolidating loans before the expected
rate increase.
•
Get Information on Loan Consolidation
•
Check out the Upromise Program |
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Latest Job Numbers
Show Economic Upswing in the Commonwealth
Pennsylvania’s overall
employment rate increased by 28,000 in May, to a record high of
6,045,000 workers. |
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Calling Attention to
the Growing Number of Uninsured in Pennsylvania
Sen.
Wozniak visited the Department of Emergency Medicine at Conemaugh
Health System’s Memorial Medical Center during "Cover
the Uninsured Week". |
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Legislation Would Ease
Health Care Worries for Pennsylvania Troops
Sen.
Wozniak has introduced legislation that would
provide continued health coverage for Pennsylvania National
Guard members and reservists called to active duty. |
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Little Lamp Pre-School
Benefits from Tax Credit Program
The
school will be able to
provide
more scholarship opportunities for needy children, with the help
of Pennsylvania’s new Pre-Kindergarten Tax Credit program. |
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Governor's Visit
Brings Four Pieces of Good Economic News
The
Johnstown area will get 1,000
new
healthcare and biotechnology jobs -- and residents of Ebensburg,
Windber, and Somerset will see their streets revitalized. |
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Local Achievements
Recognized During Visit to Clinton County
Sen.
Wozniak
recognized the achievements
of local athletes and volunteer organizations during his visit to
Clinton County. |
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Regionalization of
Services Needed for Brighter Future
Sen.
Wozniak tells a local group that
municipalities must work
together for a better future. |
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Gamesa Will Bring Jobs
and Wind Power to Area
Cambria
County Business Park will serve as the
base of
U.S. manufacturing operations for Gamesa Corp., the
world’s second-largest wind energy producer.
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Wozniak Announces Job
Creation in Johnstown
KDH
Defense Systems, Inc. will generate
150 jobs within three years
at the former Bestform plant in Johnstown. |
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First Quality Plans
for Construction Approved by State Agency
The
approval
clears the way for construction of the new facility in Lock
Haven and the eventual creation of as many as 300 jobs. |
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Wozniak Announces
Historic Preservation Grant for St. Mark's
The
$82,800 Keystone Historic Preservation Grant will enable the church
to
reconstruct a bell tower that was removed in the early 1960s. |
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Gov. Rendell Signs
Wozniak's School Bus Safety Legislation
In an
effort to protect children, the bill prohibits police and emergency
vehicles from passing stopped school buses.
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Motorcycle Riders
Rally at State Capitol to Celebrate Anniversary
Those
in attendance celebrated the new state law which gives riders
the right to choose if they want to wear a helmet. |
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Sen. Wozniak Honors
Local Championship Cheerleaders
Five
local cheerleading squads were honored
at the State Capitol to mark their victories in the 2003
Pennsylvania State Cheerleading Championships. |
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Senate Finance
Committee Examines Business Taxes
Sen. Wozniak says changing
Pennsylvania's tax structure is difficult and has implications
beyond the net effect on businesses.
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Pennsylvania in Need
of Plan to Battle Housing Vacancy Rates
A legislative study shows
that blight and housing vacancies are on the increase in cities and
boroughs across Pennsylvania.
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Sen. Wozniak Says Tax
Break for Filmmakers Not Needed Now
The tight state budget
makes providing tax breaks for
such businesses a tough sell for lawmakers. |
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Two Local Businesses
to Receive State Grant Monies
The funds will support
clean and renewable energy projects and
were awarded through the Pennsylvania Energy Harvest program. |
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"Elm Street Act" Could
Revitalize Neighborhoods in Pennsylvania
Neighborhoods located near commercial
and economic development areas could receive
state funding for revitalization. |
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Bill
Would Suspend Legislators' Pay if Budget Not Passed on Time
Wozniak
says lawmakers
must be held accountable if deadlines are not met. |
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Local
Businesses Will Expand Using PIDA Loans
More
than $1.2 million in loan funds will help
create more than 100 jobs. |
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Seniors
Should Apply Early for PACE/PACENET Benefits
The
new PACE and PACENET income eligibility
guidelines will allow as many as 100,000 new senior citizens to
purchase their medications through the low-cost prescription plan. |
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Motorcycle Helmet Law Takes Effect in Pennsylvania
The
legislation allows motorcyclists to choose whether or not to
wear a helmet when riding.
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Sen.
Wozniak Impressed by Governor's New DEP Secretary
Kathleen A.
McGinty previously served as U.S. President Bill Clinton's senior
advisor on environment, natural resources and sustainable
development issues.
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State
Loan Will Bring 50 Jobs
A
manufacturer of powdered metal parts will
build
a new facility in Centre County with the help of a state loan
approved recently by the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing
Authority. |
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Concern
About Health Care
Recent
medical malpractice legislation isn't doing enough to attract and
keep doctors in Pennsylvania.
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Power
Companies Questioned
A
legislative report points to a need for power companies to be more
accountable to consumers.
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Pension
Protection Needed
Enron
scandal prompts Pennsylvania lawmakers to introduce legislation to
protect workers' pensions.

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Sleep
Disorders Highlighted
Sen. Wozniak says
sleep
disorders seriously impact the health, safety and quality of life
for millions of Americans. |
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New
Rules for ATVs
Most
owners of all-terrain vehicles in Pennsylvania must be registered
and display a license plate if they want to ride their ATVs.
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