Military Veterans Honored with Bridge Dedication, Says Rossi

May. 09, 2024 /

Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland), veterans and members of the community will honor two local veterans through the dedication of 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.

Rossi Commemorates Medal of Honor Recipients Through Bridge Dedication

Apr. 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.

Latrobe Municipal Authority Awarded Low-Interest Loan, Says Rossi

Apr. 26, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) announced today the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) awarded a nearly $2.6 million low-interest loan to the Latrobe Municipal Authority to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant.

Rossi Announces Funding for Improvement Projects in the 59th District

Mar. 26, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to improve safety, transportation, infrastructure and water quality, Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) announced today the awarding of more than $950,00 for community improvements in the 59th Legislative District. Rossi played a key role in securing the funding for these projects.

Westmoreland County House Members Respond to Budget Address

Feb. 06, 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:

Rossi, Ward, Pittman Announce State Grants for Improvement Projects

Mar. 20, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland), and Sens. Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Jefferson/Westmoreland) today announced that nearly $3 million in grants were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects within the 59th Legislative District.

Rossi Announces $313,670 Awarded to Local Emergency Responders

Feb. 08, 2023 /

MOUNT PLEASANT – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) announced today that 24 fire and ambulance companies throughout the 59th District have qualified to receive approximately $313,672 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Westmoreland Delegation Lauds Broadband Plan

Jan. 19, 2023 /

WESTMORELAND – At a press conference hosted by Westmoreland County officials, plans to bring internet connectivity to unserved communities were heralded by Westmoreland House members.

Lawmakers Demand ID Verification and Proper Handling of Absentee, Mail-in Ballots

Oct. 25, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – With Election Day looming, Reps. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) and Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland) were joined by more than a dozen of their House colleagues in sending a letter to acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman today, insisting that she immediately issue a directive to county election officials on the proper handling of absentee and mail-in ballots.

Rossi Confirms Low-Interest $5.2 Million PENNVEST Loan Approved for Jenner Area Joint Sewer Authority

Oct. 19, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) announced today that Jenner Area Joint Sewer Authority has been awarded a $5.2 million Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) low-interest loan to make upgrades to the existing wastewater treatment plant serving the communities of Boswell Borough, Jenner Township and Jennerstown Borough in Somerset County.

Rossi Confirms $211,400 Awarded to Local Emergency Responders

Feb. 14, 2022 /

MOUNT PLEASANT – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) announced today that 18 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout the 59th District have qualified to receive approximately $232,801 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Westmoreland Health Care Workers to Benefit from Funding, Lawmakers Say

Jan. 26, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation agreed to by both chambers in the General Assembly will provide federal funding to support health care staff in Westmoreland County and throughout Pennsylvania. Overall, seven facilities countywide will receive nearly $2 million to recruit and retain staff, according to lawmakers representing the county in the state House.