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Rossi: Ligonier Township Awarded Grant for Sidewalks, Pedestrian Bridge Construction

February 24, 2025

LIGONIER TOWNSHIP – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) today announced Ligonier Township has been awarded a $587,000 grant through the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support the construction of sidewalks and a pedestrian bridge in the township. This grant will help enhance pedestrian safety and improve the overall infrastructure in Ligonier Township, benefiting local residents and visitors.

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Rossi Announces Funding for Local Project

January 28, 2025

WESTMORELAND COUNTY – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) today announced the Mountain Watershed Association (MWA) has secured $72,000 in funding from the Commonwealth's Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP).

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Rossi Secures $3.25 Million for Improvement Projects in the 59th District

November 1, 2024

HARRISBURG – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) announced today $3.25 million in state funding for vital improvement projects in the 59th Legislative District. The funding is made available through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), which is aimed at enhancing regional economic, cultural, civic and recreational initiatives.

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Rossi Commemorates Medal of Honor Recipients Through Bridge Dedication

April 30, 2024

LIGONIER TOWNSHIP – As a way to honor the country’s greatest heroes, Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) will be joined by veterans, state and local officials, and members of the community in dedicating a bridge carrying State Route 711 over Loyalhanna Creek in Ligonier Township as the Sgt. Alvin P. Carey and Pvt. John C. Ewing Medal of Honor Memorial Bridge.

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Westmoreland County House Members Respond to Budget Address

February 6, 2024

HARRISBURG – After attending Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 90-minute budget address that calls for an 8.4% spending increase, raises the overall spend to a whopping $48.34 billion and blows through nearly $16 billion in surplus funds and Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund, several House members from Westmoreland County issued the follow statements:

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