Nov. 01, 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.
Oct. 22, 2024 / Press Release
HARRISBURG - Understanding the crucial role a safe and healthy learning environment plays in the success of students, Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) today announced $1 million in funding will be allocated to Ligonier Valley School District through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Public School Facility Improvement Grant program.
Oct. 22, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) today announced nearly $2.8 million in grants were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects within the 59th Legislative District.
Jun. 21, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) today announced more than $1.4 million in impact fees paid by Marcellus Shale drilling companies will benefit residents of the 59th Legislative District.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Feb. 14, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - Fire and emergency response organizations in the 59th Legislative District have been awarded nearly $320,000 in grants from the state, Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) announced today.
Feb. 09, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) today announced local funding through the Career and Technical Education Equipment Grants Program.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Jan. 19, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) announced today that her new Latrobe district office is officially open for business to serve the citizens of the 59th Legislative District.
Nov. 22, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) announced today that the Ligonier Valley YMCA will receive $1.5 million to from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) to supplement the facility’s ongoing Utilizing Our Past for the Future renovation and expansion project.
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.
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.
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.
Feb. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) issued the following statement today regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s $43.7 billion 2022-23 state budget proposal, which features a $6.2 billion (16.6%) spending increase over last year’s budget: