State Rep. Timothy Twardzik
Recent News About State Rep. Timothy Twardzik
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Twardzik, Argall Announce Advancement of Anti-Blight Bill
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) have made significant progress on a crucial anti-blight bill aimed at tackling the challenges posed by vacant and blighted properties across Pennsylvania.Twardzik expressed the importance of addressing blight, stating, "Blighted properties affect every community across the Commonwealth, devaluing neighbors’ properties, increasing crime, and posing health and safety risks." He highlighted the significance of empowering municipalities with the ability to create registries to combat these issues...
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Schuylkill Hope Center Awarded State Grant to Protect Domestic Abuse Victims, Twardzik Announces
Harrisburg, PA – The Schuylkill Hope Center has been awarded a state grant of $689,070 from the Violence Intervention and Prevention program to support their efforts in protecting victims of domestic abuse from gun violence, as announced by Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) on April 3, 2024.In a statement, Rep. Tim Twardzik praised the Schuylkill Hope Center, saying, "Amidst the harrowing statistics of domestic violence, the Schuylkill Hope Center stands as a beacon of hope, dedicated to shielding victims from the deadly convergence of abuse and firearms." He also...
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Twardzik Announces Nearly $1 Million Awarded for Transportation Infrastructure Upgrades
Harrisburg, PA – Projects to improve roads, bridges, and downtowns across Schuylkill County have secured state grants totaling almost $2.5 million from the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), as announced by Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) on March 26, 2024."This funding represents a substantial commitment to bolstering our community’s economic growth and enhancing our multimodal transportation system," stated Twardzik regarding the grants. He also expressed gratitude, saying, "I extend my sincere gratitude to all involved in securing this funding, especially Sen. David...
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Schuylkill Technology Center Receives Grant for Equipment, says Rep. Twardzik
Harrisburg, PA - The Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) in the 123rd Legislative District has been awarded a grant of $78,601 by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). The grant funding will be used to purchase new equipment for the center, which aims to train students in high-demand occupations through career and technical education programs.Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) expressed his admiration for the center's efforts and praised Assistant Executive Director Shannon Brennan for their success. He said, "The staff at STC are doing a fantastic job for our...
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Twardzik Announces $277,657 in Grants Awarded to Schuylkill Conservation District
Harrisburg, PA - The Schuylkill Conservation District has received a grant of $277,657 as part of the 2024 Countywide Action Plan (CAP) implementation grants, announced Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill). The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded a total of $19.3 million in grants to county teams across Pennsylvania's Chesapeake Bay Watershed to support efforts in reducing nutrient and sediment pollution."I look forward to seeing the progress that will be achieved by this year's grant recipients. Their efforts not only benefit our local...