HARRISBURG – The 2026-27 state budget approved by the House of Representatives today sets historic levels of education funding and provides a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the pensions of retired police officers and teachers, according to Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield).
HARRISBURG – As part of an 11-bill legislative package designed to lower electricity costs and expand energy production, Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield) is working on legislation affecting environmental permitting.
HARRISBURG—As PJM issued a Maximum Generation Emergency amid extreme heat and warned of a mounting strain on the regional electric grid, House Republicans yesterday unveiled a comprehensive 11-bill legislative package designed to keep the lights on, lower electricity costs, expand reliable baseload generation, and cement Pennsylvania's role as America's energy leader.
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania State Aerie Convention Fraternal Order of the Eagles (FOE) recently recognized Rep. Mike Armanini (Elk/Clearfield) with its David L. Lawrence Legislative Award to highlight the qualities Armanini shares with Lawrence, Pennsylvania’s 37th governor.
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield) to strengthen police officers’ ability to detect fentanyl and other dangerous drugs is one step away from becoming law after receiving unanimous approval in the Senate today.
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield) to help law enforcement officers find fentanyl within their communities passed the Senate Judiciary Committee today and goes to the full Senate for its consideration.
RIDGWAY – A Solar for Schools grant awarded today will help Ridgway Area School District create a solar generation system for its schools, according to Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield).
By Rep. Mike Armanini, R-75th District
DUBOIS – Pennelec is working on a reconductoring job that will address ongoing power outages in Sandy Township, according to Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield).
DUBOIS – More than $43,000 in grant money awarded to DuBois Public Library will help to make the facility more energy efficient and accessible to people with mobility issues, according to Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield).
DUBOIS – The same Pennsylvania Travel Guide that made headlines last week for claiming the state Capitol building is in Philadelphia includes scant mention of the state’s northwest region, according to five lawmakers who penned a letter to Anne Ryan, deputy secretary of the Office of Tourism.
HARRISBURG – Sales tax would be temporarily exempt on purchases of shoulder pads, gloves, helmets and other football equipment under a new proposal from Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk).
HARRISBURG—With Pennsylvanians facing rising costs on everyday essentials, House Republican policymakers today launched their “Freedom Through Affordability” initiative – a plan to deliver tax relief and lower costs to make Pennsylvania a more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would develop standards to certify police dogs trained to detect fentanyl passed the House of Representatives today on a unanimous vote, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield).
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) today announced grant funding in Elk County released by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) totaling more than $900,000. The CFA released two sets of grants: Small Water and Sewer (SWS), and Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF).
HARRISBURG – Continuing his advocacy for fairness in women’s sports, state Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) is inviting people to join the “Defending Our Daughters” campaign to show support for the Commonwealth’s female athletes.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) today announced nearly $500,000 in Local Share Account (LSA) funding invested in Elk County.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc Jr. (R-35) today announced almost $1 million in Local Share Account (LSA) funding invested in the Clearfield County portion of the 75th Legislative District.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) today voiced frustration over Pennsylvania’s missed opportunities to attract transformative economic investments, following a recent announcement that Louisiana will become home to the nation’s first heavy rare earth separation facility.
HARRISBURG – Today, state Reps. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) and Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk), as well as state Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35), criticized the Department of Corrections’ (DOC) official recommendation to close Quehanna Boot Camp and SCI Rockview.
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