Funding will Restore Civil War Monument in Girard, Says Wentling

Jun. 01, 2022 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced today that the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) awarded nearly $6,400 in funding to Girard Borough, Erie County, to preserve and maintain Pennsylvania’s history. The money comes from the Keystone Historic Preservation (KHP) Grant Program.

Wentling, Employers Applaud Passage of Tax Cut Bill

May. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to boost job creation and our state’s economy, Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) was proud to join an overwhelming majority of his colleagues in passing legislation last week that would reduce the Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT) rate and provide additional tax relief to job creators.

Nearly $9 Million in Funding Awarded to 17th District

Apr. 20, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced an $8.9 million loan has been awarded to The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Greenville to improve water quality, according to Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer).

Bill to Repeal Frozen Dessert Law Passes House, Says Wentling

Apr. 12, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – In order to alleviate unnecessary and costly testing burdens for employers, Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced today his bill aiming to repeal Act 215 of 1965, known as the Frozen Dessert Law, overwhelmingly passed the House Tuesday.

Wentling Calls on Backyard Chicken Farmers to Exercise Caution

Apr. 06, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) is urging backyard chicken owners to protect their flocks and exercise precautions after the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa, confirmed a redhead duck, found March 25 along state game lands in Crawford County, died from the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1).

Wentling Congratulates Longietti on Retirement

Feb. 08, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) released the following statement regarding Rep. Mark Longietti’s announcement that he will not seek a ninth term with the Pennsylvania House of Representatives:

Wentling’s Lake Erie Groin Fee Exemption Legislation Passes House

Jan. 11, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced today that his bill to officially define “groin structures” and exempt non-commercial groin owners from paying excessive Submerged Lands License Agreement (SLLA) fees passed the House.

Funding will Maintain the Commonwealth’s History, Says Wentling

Dec. 09, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced today that the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) awarded nearly $30,000 in funding to the 17th District to preserve and maintain Pennsylvania’s history. The money comes from the Cultural and Historical Support and Historical and Archival Records Care (HARC) Grants.

Wentling Hosts Hearing on Economic Development in Northwestern Pennsylvania

Nov. 04, 2021 /

GREENVILLE – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) hosted a panel consisting of leaders from manufacturing, technology and economic development companies who testified before the House Majority Policy Committee on Thursday to discuss how to advance the economy in Northwestern Pennsylvania.

Boating Grants Now Available for Municipalities, Says Wentling

Oct. 27, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is now accepting grant applications, through the Boating Facility Grant program, as new boating activity continues to be on the rise.

Grant Workshops Available in November, Says Wentling

Oct. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced today the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hosting a virtual grant workshop for Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Wentling Commends Thiel College for Dedication to Graduate Programs

Jul. 22, 2021 /

Wentling Commends Thiel College for Dedication to Graduate Programs

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announces classrooms and laboratories are ready to use at the Thiel College Rhodehouse Science Building for graduate students in the physician assistant and speech-language pathology programs. The inaugural class of physician assistant students was also recognized during a ribbon-cutting ceremony he attended.