State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar
Recent News About State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar
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Kenneth J. Newcomer bridge dedication planned in Conemaugh Township
The bridge on East Campus Avenue over U.S. Route 219 in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, will soon bear a new name in honor of a local hero.
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Bridge to be named after Vietnam War hero in Somerset County
A bridge on State Route 1015 over the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River in Allegheny Township, Somerset County, will be designated as the Staff Sergeant William Will Memorial Bridge. Staff Sgt. William Will, a native of Glassport, was killed in action during the Vietnam War on July 5, 1966.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission moves forward with Allegheny Mountain realignment project despite opposition
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) announced it is moving forward with a four-year preliminary engineering stage for a project that would cut through the Allegheny Mountain near the existing Turnpike tunnels. This decision comes despite repeated public opposition.
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More than $13 Million Dedicated to Improve Broadband Access in Somerset County
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R- Bedford/Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) have announced a significant boost in federal funding for improving broadband access in Somerset County. The Pennsylvania Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) has allocated $13.3 million to enhance the county's fiber infrastructure.Metzgar emphasized the importance of this funding, stating, "Broadband access is a massive issue in Somerset County. Every home and business in the Commonwealth must have access to high-quality broadband for day-to-day...
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Nearly $1.1 Million in Grant Funding Allocated to Somerset County
Mar. 26, 2024 - HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Bedford/Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) have announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved nearly $1.1 million in grants for three Somerset County projects.Metzgar emphasized the importance of transportation, stating, "Safe, effective transportation is crucial to everyday life." Stefano also highlighted the significance of the projects, mentioning, "Sidewalk and bridge repairs are important projects that keep our communities in good working order as we all...
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Millions in Grant Funding Awarded to Somerset County
The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has recently announced the allocation of more than $2 million in grants towards four crucial projects in Somerset County. This funding, secured by Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar and Sen. Pat Stefano, aims to ensure access to safe and clean water for the residents of the county.Rep. Metzgar emphasizes the importance of this funding in upholding and surpassing sanitation standards, as well as protecting the well-being of the community. He states, "Pennsylvanians must have access to safe, clean water. This funding is crucial to uphold and...
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PHMC Grant Funds Awarded to Local Historical Society, Says Metzgar
Dec. 08, 2023 - The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) has allocated $4,000 in funding to the Historical and Genealogical Society of Somerset County, Inc., according to an announcement made by Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset).Metzgar emphasized the significance of preserving history and passing it on to future generations. He stated, "Preserving our history and teaching it to future generations are critical to the fabric of society. It's important to know where we started and how we progressed to where we are today."The funding was provided...
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Lawmakers discuss rural broadband issues at policy committee hearing
Ongoing efforts to improve broadband and cellphone coverage for rural areas across the Commonwealth were the focus of a House Republican Policy Committee hearing Tuesday in Fayette County. The hearing was hosted by Reps. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) and Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette), along with committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington).
