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Senate Committee Passes Stefano Bill Enabling Reduced Ratepayer Costs
On May 1, 2024, the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee made a significant move by passing legislation that could potentially lower ratepayer costs for public utilities. Sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), Senate Bill 1174 aims to provide relief to public utilities by allowing them to petition the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) for waivers from certain laws, regulations, or policies.Sen. Stefano emphasized the importance of reducing costs for consumers, stating, "Consumers continue to see increases in their utility bills and we...
Grimm Krupa, Warner to Host Second Annual Farmers’ Appreciation Breakfast
Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa and Rep. Ryan Warner are set to host the Second Annual Farmers’ Appreciation Breakfast in Fayette County on May 4, 2024. The event aims to show gratitude to the hardworking farmers in the area for their contribution to putting food on people’s tables.Expressing her excitement for the upcoming event, Grimm Krupa stated, “Fayette County is home to so many hardworking farmers. It’s already been a full year since Rep. Warner and I got the chance to hold this event thanking them for all the food they put on our tables, and we can’t wait to show our...