Nov. 20, 2020 /
![Gregory Quarantining after Contracting COVID-19]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) today received results of a COVID-19 test indicating he tested positive for the virus.
Sep. 16, 2020 /
![Grant Funding to Assist Fort Roberdeau with Day-to-Day Operations]()
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Financing Authority this week approved a $25,000 grant to offset lost operating revenue at the Fort Roberdeau historical site in Tyrone Township, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Aug. 24, 2020 /
![Bipartisanship Key to Quality Process for Redistricting]()
Crises loom everywhere during these turbulent times, so you would be forgiven if the issue of gerrymandering was far down on your list of priorities. But it should not be. In fact, it plays a significant role in how your state Legislature and elected U.S. representatives handle the myriad threats, upheavals and opportunities we face right now. As is currently the process in state Senate, state House and congressional redistricting, due to gerrymandering, our elected officials select their voters by redrawing the boundaries in a partisan manner.
Aug. 17, 2020 /
![Gregory Applauds Agriculture Loans Coming to Blair County]()
HARRISBURG – Two projects in Blair County have been awarded First Industries Fund agriculture loans totaling more than $400,000, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Aug. 17, 2020 /
![Gregory Announces $77,000 Grant for Williamsburg]()
HARRISBURG – The Williamsburg Municipal Authority in Blair County has been awarded a $77,051 grant to replace water meters, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Jun. 29, 2020 /
![Gregory: CARES Act Funding Available for PA Small Businesses]()
HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvania businesses continue to slowly get back to normal operations, Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) announced that CARES Act grants for eligible small businesses, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, will be available beginning tomorrow, June 30. Small businesses can apply for grants to offset lost revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shutdown order.
May. 07, 2020 /
![‘Voices of Blair County’ Mobile Billboard Headed to PA Capitol]()
WHAT: A mobile billboard signed by Blair County residents who want the county’s stay-at-home order lifted will park in front of the Capitol as a visual reminder of Gov. Tom Wolf’s impact on the economy.
Apr. 30, 2020 /
![Ward, Gregory Congratulate Tyrone Hospital on Funding Award]()
HARRISBURG – Tyrone Hospital will receive $1 million from the Hospital Emergency Loan Program to help it respond to COVID-19 cases in the region, according to Sen. Judy Ward (Blair/Cumberland/Franklin/Fulton/Huntingdon) and Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Apr. 23, 2020 /
![Gregory Implores Governor to Support Blair Co. Businesses, Services as Counties Reopen]()
HARRISBURG – Blair County is well-positioned to be among the first of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties to have its businesses and services reopened as reported cases of COVID-19 taper off in Pennsylvania, Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) has urged in a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf.
Mar. 16, 2020 /
![Rep. Gregory Closes District Offices to In-Person Visits]()
HARRISBURG – Following the guidance of House Speaker Mike Turzai, Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) was in Harrisburg on Monday to vote on legislation related to COVID-19, commonly referred to as coronavirus.
Mar. 13, 2020 /
![Gregory’s Farmers Breakfast Postponed]()
HARRISBURG – Because of concerns about COVD-19, commonly called coronavirus, Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) has postponed a farmers breakfast planned for Friday, March 20.
Mar. 09, 2020 /
![Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Expands]()
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone has expanded to include Blair County, meaning local businesses may need to obtain a permit showing a manager or supervisor completed an online course, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Feb. 24, 2020 /
![Game Commission to Provide Update on Deer Herd Culling]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) will host a forum Saturday, March 7, for hunters concerned about chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the deer population.
Feb. 24, 2020 /
![Ag Secretary to Update Farmers at 80th District Breakfast]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding will share an update on the Commonwealth’s agriculture industry and field questions from farmers Friday, March 20, at a breakfast hosted by Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Jan. 29, 2020 /
![Gregory Announces $5.7 Million Loan for Tyrone]()
HARRISBURG – Tyrone Borough in Blair County has been awarded a low-interest loan to upgrade its water system, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Jan. 21, 2020 /
![Gregory Says More Than $200,000 Awarded to Fire, EMS Companies in the 80th District]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) today announced that fire and ambulance companies in the 80th District will collectively receive more than $200,000 in state grants through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.
Dec. 13, 2019 /
![Ward, Gregory Highlight Importance of Railroad Grant]()
HARRISBURG — Everett Railroad has been awarded $232,554 to upgrade track as it connects to a new cement transload terminal, according to Sen. Judy Ward (R-Blair/Cumberland/Franklin/Fulton/Huntingdon) and Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Nov. 12, 2019 /
![Grant Funding Awarded for Tyrone Pedestrian Bridge]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) announced today that a $200,000 grant has been awarded to the Ninth Street pedestrian bridge project in Tyrone Borough.
Nov. 06, 2019 /
![Legislators to Host Vietnam War Veterans Event]()
WHAT: Lawmakers will present commemorative pins to Vietnam War era veterans. Several hundred veterans are anticipated to attend.
Oct. 22, 2019 /
![RSVP Deadline Extended for Vietnam War Commemoration Coming to Blair County]()
HARRISBURG – The deadline to RSVP has been extended for Vietnam War era veterans who want to attend a Nov. 8 commemoration in Blair County.