Senate Adopts Resolution Establishing Task Force on Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention
The Senate adopted a resolution sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) that establishes a task force on the recruitment and retention of law enforcement personnel in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Langerholc to Hold Senator for A Day Program on Thursday
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) will hold his 4th Annual Senator for a Day program for area high school students this week. [Read More]
Langerholc, Armanini, Burns, Kephart and Rigby Announce Increased Funding for Career and Technical Education
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Rep. Mike Armanini (R-75), Rep. Frank Burns (D-72), Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-73), and Rep. Jim Rigby (R-71) announced grant awards through the PAsmart Advancing Grants for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that expand access to computer science and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and professional development. [Read More]
Langerholc, Burns Announce $22.1 Million for Water System Improvements in Greater Johnstown Region
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Rep. Frank Burns (D-72) announced the approval of $22.1 million in state assistance for a critical water system improvement project in the Greater Johnstown region. [Read More]
Langerholc, Kephart Announce $25.8 Million for Water System Improvements in Clearfield County
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) today announced the approval $25.8 million in state assistance for critical water system improvement project in Clearfield County. [Read More]
Local Legislators Applaud Funding for Scalp Level Project
State Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) are pleased to announce a more than $8.5 million award from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to Scalp Level Borough for financing of a wastewater project. [Read More]
Langerholc Joins Armanini, Benninghoff, Dush, Kephart and House Republican Policy Committee for Hearing on Proposed Closures
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) joined Rep. Mike Armanini (R-75), Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-171), Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-73), and members of the House Republican Policy Committee today in State College for a public hearing to examine the community impact of the proposed closures of Quehanna Boot Camp and SCI Rockview. [Read More]
Langerholc to Introduce Legislation to Modernize Motivational Boot Camp Statute, Save Quehanna
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) announced today his intent to introduce legislation to modernize the statutory framework of the motivational boot camp program within the Department of Corrections at the Quehanna Boot Camp, while exploring cost savings as well as potential revenue generation. [Read More]
FRIDAY: Langerholc to Host Bridge Dedication Ceremony Honoring Local Hero
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) will host a bridge dedication ceremony honoring Private First Class (PFC) Wallace Rice this Friday, April 4, at 2 p.m. at the Elton Sportsmen’s Club, 140 Circle Lane, Elton. [Read More]
Langerholc Speaks at Rally Opposing Closures of Correctional Facilities
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) joined a bipartisan group of legislative colleagues and members of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association (PSCOA) to oppose the proposed closures of certain correctional facilities in the commonwealth, including the Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County and SCI Rockview in Centre County. [Read More]
TUESDAY: Langerholc to Join Corrections Officers in Stand Against Plan to Close SCI Rockview, Quehanna Boot Camp
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) will join members of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association to voice opposition against the Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to close several state correctional institutions, including the Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County and SCI Rockview in Centre County. [Read More]
Langerholc Statement on Penn State University Formation of a Special Committee
Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) issued the following statement in response to Penn State University forming a special committee to review potential closure of Commonwealth Campuses: [Read More]