PA State Rep. Jim Gregory

‘Voices of Blair County’ Mobile Billboard Headed to PA Capitol

May. 07, 2020 /

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.

Ward, Gregory Congratulate Tyrone Hospital on Funding Award

Apr. 30, 2020 /

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).

Gregory Implores Governor to Support Blair Co. Businesses, Services as Counties Reopen

Apr. 23, 2020 /

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.

Rep. Gregory Closes District Offices to In-Person Visits

Mar. 16, 2020 /

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.

Gregory’s Farmers Breakfast Postponed

Mar. 13, 2020 /

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.

Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Expands

Mar. 09, 2020 /

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).

Game Commission to Provide Update on Deer Herd Culling

Feb. 24, 2020 /

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.

Ag Secretary to Update Farmers at 80th District Breakfast

Feb. 24, 2020 /

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).

Gregory Announces $5.7 Million Loan for Tyrone

Jan. 29, 2020 /

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).

Gregory Says More Than $200,000 Awarded to Fire, EMS Companies in the 80th District

Jan. 21, 2020 /

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.

Ward, Gregory Highlight Importance of Railroad Grant

Dec. 13, 2019 /

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).

Grant Funding Awarded for Tyrone Pedestrian Bridge

Nov. 12, 2019 /

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.

Legislators to Host Vietnam War Veterans Event

Nov. 06, 2019 /

WHAT: Lawmakers will present commemorative pins to Vietnam War era veterans. Several hundred veterans are anticipated to attend.

RSVP Deadline Extended for Vietnam War Commemoration Coming to Blair County

Oct. 22, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The deadline to RSVP has been extended for Vietnam War era veterans who want to attend a Nov. 8 commemoration in Blair County.

Blair County Business Leaders Bring Concerns to House Policy Committee

Oct. 02, 2019 /

CLAYSBURG – Business owners, nonprofit organizations and community leaders from around Blair County brought their concerns, questions and challenges to members of the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), at the Sheetz Claysburg campus on Tuesday.

House Policy Committee to Convene Business Roundtable Discussion in Blair County

Sep. 25, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Blair County to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, elected officials and economic development organizations. Topics to be discussed will include workforce development, unfunded mandates, health care, higher education, regulatory reform and criminal justice reform. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’ #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.

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