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Fayette County: Medicaid dependency reached 9.2% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.2% of income in Fayette County, providing an average of $4,443 per capita to residents.

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 2, 2025

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Warner pushes for proof of citizenship for Pennsylvania voter registration

Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) has reintroduced legislation in Pennsylvania requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration.

By Laurel Highlands Today | Mar 27, 2025

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DCNR commits to pest control measures in Somerset County

By Laurel Highlands Today | Mar 25, 2025

Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar of Somerset has announced that the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will spray for fall cankerworms and spring moths in Somerset County.

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Somerset County: Income Maintenance made up 2.4% of total income in 2022

By Laurel Highlands Today | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Somerset County, providing an average of $1,134 per capita to residents.

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Warner offers help with property tax/rent rebate applications

By Laurel Highlands Today | Mar 21, 2025

Rep. Ryan Warner of Fayette County is informing senior citizens and individuals with disabilities about the availability of free assistance for filing applications to the state's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.

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Somerset County residents received $14,166 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 24th in Pennsylvania

By Laurel Highlands Today | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Somerset County received an average of $14,166 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th highest in Pennsylvania.

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Fayette County ranks fifth highest in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income at $16,531 in 2022

By Laurel Highlands Today | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Fayette County received an average of $16,531 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in Pennsylvania.

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Grimm Krupa announces bill package for safeguarding education choices in Pennsylvania

By Laurel Highlands Today | Mar 5, 2025

Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa from Fayette has announced her plan to introduce a legislative package aimed at preserving higher education opportunities for students in Pennsylvania. “Recently, Penn State University’s president announced her intention...

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Fayette County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.9% of income in 2022

By Laurel Highlands Today | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.9% of income in Fayette County, providing an average of $1,870 per capita to residents.

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State Rep Grimm Krupa responds to new aircraft transparency policy

By Laurel Highlands Today | Feb 28, 2025

Following news that the governor’s office will publicize the flight logs when using Pennsylvania State Police aircraft, Representative Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) released a statement highlighting the development.

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State Representative opposes Penn State campus closures and calls for transparency

By Laurel Highlands Today | Feb 26, 2025

Following a recent announcement from Penn State University's president regarding the future closure of some Penn State Commonwealth campuses, Representative Charity Grimm Krupa has expressed concerns.

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Somerset County receives over $1 million in state grants for infrastructure

By Laurel Highlands Today | Feb 24, 2025

Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar and Sen.

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Grimm Krupa addresses interruptions during budget hearing with PennDOT

By Laurel Highlands Today | Feb 21, 2025

Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa of Fayette County has expressed her concerns following an incident during the Pennsylvania House Appropriations budget hearing with the state's Department of Transportation.

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Rep. Ryan Warner reintroduces bill against 'sanctuary city' designation

By Laurel Highlands Today | Feb 18, 2025

Rep. Ryan Warner, a Republican from Fayette, has reintroduced legislation aimed at preventing municipalities and counties in Pennsylvania from designating themselves as "sanctuaries" for illegal immigrants.

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Fayette County fire and ambulance services receive over $640K in state grants

By Laurel Highlands Today | Feb 11, 2025

State Representatives Ryan Warner and Charity Grimm Krupa have announced the allocation of $642,670 in state grants to fire and ambulance services in Fayette County.

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Fayette County fire and ambulance services receive over $640K in state grants

By Laurel Highlands Today | Feb 11, 2025

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Fire and ambulance services in Fayette County awarded over $640,000 in grants

By Laurel Highlands Today | Feb 11, 2025

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Charity Grimm Krupa named Republican secretary of House veterans committee

By Laurel Highlands Today | Feb 7, 2025

Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa of Fayette has been appointed Republican secretary of the Pennsylvania House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

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FOIA Request Sent to Fayette County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Laurel Highlands Today | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Fayette County Election Department on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Somerset County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Laurel Highlands Today | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Somerset County Election Department Regarding Information on Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.