Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25) and Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Steve MacNett.

Four municipalities in the 34th Senatorial District have been awarded a total of $880,000 in state funding for projects that will improve public sewer and water facilities, Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) announced today.

Thompsontown Borough will receive $18,173 in state funds to address drainage issues at Haldeman Park, Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) announced today.

A $150,000 state grant has been awarded to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to use toward purchasing land in Centre County for a recreation area that will provide public access to outdoor recreation opportunities, Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) announced today.

A new state program will offer grants totaling $5 million to support Pennsylvania’s struggling dairy industry, according to Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) and Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Chairman Elder Vogel (R-47).

Huntingdon County will receive $1 million to help offset the costs of replacing its 40-year-old public radio system, according to state Senator Jake Corman (R-34).

The Nittany Valley Sports Centre will receive $1.5 million in state funds toward completion of the second phase of constructing a facility to host year-round youth and adult sporting events, according to state Senator Jake Corman (R-34).

The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public roundtable discussion with Senators Jake Corman and Wayne Langerholc along with local stakeholders on school safety efforts.

Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) announced today the Juniata County Fair Committee will receive $1.3 million in funds for infrastructure improvements to the fairgrounds.