HARRISBURG – Reps. Mike Jones (R-York), Marc Anderson (R-York) and Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) today filed a discharge petition trying to force the House of Representatives to take votes on House Bill 744, a measure that would prohibit lawmakers, political candidates and government employees from accepting cash in any amount and gifts valued at more than $50.
WHAT: Three Republican lawmakers will hold a news conference Monday afternoon to announce plans for a discharge petition involving a bill now before the state House of Representatives.
ALTOONA – Reps. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) and Andrea Verobish (R-Blair) today hosted an informational meeting about the anticipated proliferation of data centers across the United States, with a particular focus on how large-scale installations will impact the 13-state power grid that includes Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG — Local Share Account (LSA) grant funding has been awarded to five public safety, infrastructure and community development projects across the 80th District, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
HARRISBURG — State grant funding has been awarded to two organizations working to preserve the history of the 80th Legislative District, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
HARRISBURG – Three infrastructure projects in Blair County have been awarded grant funding through the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
ALTOONA – Reps. Andrea Verobish (R-Blair) and Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) will host an informational meeting about data centers Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Blair County Convention Center.
HARRISBURG – Residents and business owners impacted by the July 5-6 flash flooding may be eligible to take advantage of newly available state and federal disaster assistance, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
HARRISBURG – More than $11 million in grants and loans has been awarded to the Martinsburg Municipal Authority for infrastructure improvements within the local water system, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
HARRISBURG – The $50.8 billion 2026-27 budget passed by the House of Representatives today does not take appropriate steps to control spending, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
HARRISBURG – In a move supported by the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) attempted to amend House Bill 2558 to lessen the detrimental impacts of potential ban on non-compete agreements on over-the-air television and radio news operations.
BLAIR – More than $184,000, collected in natural gas impact fees in 2025, will be distributed among Blair County and its municipalities, Reps. Andrea Verobish (R-Blair) and Scott Barger (Blair/Huntingdon) announced today.
HARRISBURG – Forty-three state representatives, including Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon), signed a pledge saying they will not vote for, support or advance any state budget that drains the Rainy Day Fund established in 2002 to address emergencies.
HOLLIDAYSBURG – Worn and damaged flags will be collected by Rep. Scott Barger’s Hollidaysburg and Bellwood offices in June to be prepared for proper retirement.
HOLLIDAYSBURG – To help constituents protect themselves from identity theft, Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) will be hosting two free document-shredding events to allow residents to dispose of sensitive information safely.
HOLLIDAYSBURG— The House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a public hearing Thursday at the Blair Regional YMCA to examine the growing challenges surrounding childcare affordability and accessibility for Pennsylvania families. Hosted by Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon), the hearing featured testimony from childcare, business, education, and community leaders on staffing shortages, regulatory burdens, and rising costs impacting families and providers alike.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Making Childcare Affordable for Pennsylvania Families” to examine how burdensome childcare regulations are constraining providers, driving up costs for families, and standing in the way of workforce participation.
WHAT: Breakfast honoring farmers and agriculture producers.
HOLLIDAYSBURG – Farmers and those with agriculture-related businesses are invited to join Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) for breakfast Friday, March 13, starting at 9 a.m.
HARRISBURG – When Gov. Josh Shapiro today proposed another $2.7 billion in state spending, Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) questioned whether the state’s top executive needs coursework in math.
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