House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail and Rep. Rich Irvin, along with other lawmakers, will be hosting a hearing titled "Advancing Our Rural Connectivity" to address the crucial need for rural broadband expansion. The hearing will explore how what was once considered a luxury item has now become an essential part of everyday life.The hearing will feature a panel of experts who will provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by rural areas in terms of connectivity. One of the testifiers, Debra Clark-Loner, executive director of Huntingdon...
On Wednesday, January 17, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail and other lawmakers will be hosting a hearing titled "Strengthening Our Rural Communities." The purpose of this hearing is to discuss innovative ways to attract a stronger workforce to rural areas of Pennsylvania. With several areas of the state facing population decline, recruiting a stronger workforce is crucial for positive economic impacts.The hearing will feature various testifiers who will provide insights and expertise on the topic. Among them are Rod Wilt, the executive director of...
The state Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees held a joint hearing at the PA Farm Show to discuss the five-year impact of the 2019 Pennsylvania Farm Bill. The main focus of the hearing was on agriculture education and access. Senate committee leaders, Majority Chair Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Democratic Chair Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11), along with House committee leaders, Majority Chair Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) and Republican Chair Rep. Dan Moul (R-91), led the hearing.Sen. Vogel expressed his satisfaction with the impact of the PA Farm...
The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, along with the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, will be holding a joint committee hearing on Wednesday, January 10th. The hearing will take place at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, starting at 9 a.m. The purpose of the hearing is to review the impacts of the PA Farm Bill on farmers and the overall state agriculture industry over the past five years.The committee leaders, including Majority Chair Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. and Democratic Chair Sen. Judy Schwank from the Senate, as well as...
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Beaver County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Beaver County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
Of the 168,260 people living in Beaver County, Pennsylvania in 2021, 51.1% (86,018) were women and 48.9% (82,242) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Beaver County News.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Beaver County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Beaver County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Beaver County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.