“Pennsylvania is a net exporter of power generation, but our power grid is facing demands like never before in our history," Matzie said. “Restarting Reactor 1 at Three Mile Island gives us more capacity and more flexibility to face demands - it’s not just clean power generation, it’s billions in tax revenue and thousands of good-paying jobs to boot, with even more jobs created in supporting industries." Read more
“These are important consumer protection bills,” Matzie said. “As easy as it is to sign up for a subscription, it should be that easy to cancel.” Read more
“PA One Call requires landowners to dial 8-1-1 at least three days before starting any digging project to alert utilities, so they can mark underground pipes and cables before excavation begins,” Matzie said. “It’s a system that has kept workers safe and prevented major damage to underground equipment for nearly 50 years, and we can’t allow it to lapse. “Our committee has brought stakeholders to the table to review my bill, and our priority now is to get it reported out of committee and brought up in the House for a full vote as soon as possible, so we can keep these critical protections in place.” Read more
“Our officers work hard to protect the community, and departments can support that work by ensuring the best possible recordkeeping and reporting procedures,” Matzie said. “The new funding will allow the Center Township Police Department to upgrade its operations to comply with the National Incident-Based Reporting System, which is the national standard for crime data reporting that helps agencies better analyze, track, investigate and solve crimes." Read more
Rep. Matzie will host a shredding event Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at Walter Panek Park, located at 1055 Breitenstein Rd. in Ambridge. Bring up to two boxes of documents to shred securely on site. Please remove all binders and clips. No businesses, please.For questions, please call the Ambridge office at (724) 266-7774 or the Center Township office at (724) 987-4341, or email RepMatzie@pahouse.net. Read more
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“Our students thrive with the best educators, support staff and curriculum, but they also need modern, safe classrooms that keep them warm, breathing clean air and protected from any environmental hazards,” Matzie said. “That’s why I fought for budget funding that will support equipment upgrades, repairs and any other improvements our schools need. Our kids – and the educators and school staff who work so hard to support them – deserve no less.” Read more
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Matzie said the nearly $2 million will be used for improvements to Eighth Street, from Route 65 to Merchant Street, including adding a median to control traffic speed and turning. It also will be used to improve pedestrian sidewalks and crosswalks at eight intersections. Read more
“As electric vehicle sales continue rising, it’s important that we have the charging infrastructure in place to support them,” Matzie said. “Securing this new funding will allow Giant Eagle to construct a charging station at the GetGo in Monaca. It’s a project that will create jobs and add convenience for motorists who drive EVs.” Read more
“Nuclear power is one of safest energy sources available, with multiple systems designed into modern plants that make the risk of an injury-causing accident extremely rare,” Matzie said. “But it still makes sense to take every precaution, which is why the state distributes free potassium iodide tablets each year to residents living within 10 miles of the state’s four active power plants, including Beaver Valley Power Station.“The Department of Health will be distributing tablets between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22 at Center at the Mall, inside Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca. I encourage everyone to stop by for that extra peace of mind that comes with knowing you and your family are fully prepared.” Read more
“Eating healthy helps kids stay focused, learn more easily, and retain more of what they learn,” Matzie said. “The new funding will allow our elementary schools to introduce more produce into the school day, so students reap the benefits of that nutrition, learn to view fresh fruits and vegetables as snacks and gradually begin to make their own healthy choices.” Read more
“The ability to get a good-paying job, benefit from career training, tap into community resources and even successfully navigate life in the community – all depend on basic literacy skills,” Matzie said. “But for some residents – particularly those who speak English as a second language – the lack of those skills is still a major barrier.“This new funding will allow Literacy Pittsburgh to train and support additional instructors and tutors so they can bring these essential tools to more folks in our region.” Read more
“This is a very important budget, and one we have been talking about for quite some time,” Matzie said. “The new plan invests $1.3 billion in public education and an additional half a billion to address decades of underfunding that has left students in less-affluent ZIP codes – including many students in our district – trying to compete on an uneven playing field. Every student deserves the same resources needed to navigate a successful future – and contribute to our workforce and economy." Read more
HARRISBURG, July 11 — Today, the Pennsylvania House gave final approval to Solar for Schools (HB1032) , introduced by state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila. With prior passage in the Senate, this bill now moves to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk to be signed into law. HB1032 will create a grant program to help school districts across Pennsylvania fund and install solar panels on school grounds. By generating their own energy, districts can save millions of dollars over the life of a solar project — while creating good-paying jobs and bringing career training opportunities to their schools. It is the first initiative of its kind to be passed in Pennsylvania. Fiedler calls the passage of this bill “a groundbreaking victory for energy, education and environmental policy in Pennsylvania.” “When we wrote Solar for Schools, we set out to create a piece of legislation that would unite labor and environmental groups to build the future we all want for our kids,” Fiedler said . “Since then, we’ve not only won Solar — we’ve created something so much bigger. We now have proof that environmental and labor leaders, Democrats and Republicans, can work together to usher Pennsylvania into the 21 st Century and ensure we are a nationwide leader in the energy of the future. I’m incredibly proud of Solar for Schools, and so excited for the communities that will soon benefit from all that Read more
We’re teaming with local police to help folks address an important but sometimes overlooked issue,” Matzie said. “State law prohibits driving with a license plate that is illegible – meaning that it’s blistered, peeling or discolored; has lost reflectivity; or has at least one number or letter that can’t be recognized from 50 feet away. Plates with any of these problems qualify for free replacement, and our event will make the whole process easier.“I encourage anyone who suspects their plate might qualify for replacement to stop by.” Read more
“Nuclear energy has powered Pennsylvania’s homes and businesses for decades with reliable, carbon-free electricity,” the members of caucus said. “We are relaunching the bipartisan, bicameral Pennsylvania Nuclear Energy Caucus to ensure we keep this tried-and-true clean energy contributing to our baseload power for generations to come.” Read more
“This is a good bill for PA workers, the economy and our environment,” Matzie said. “Carbon capture can reduce CO2 emissions, support our entry into other clean technologies like hydrogen hubs, create jobs and generate new investments. Right now, however, the federal government is in charge of issuing permits for carbon capture projects. Other states have started taking the initiative and applying to the EPA to gain the power to regulate those projects, and it’s time for Pennsylvania – as an energy leader – to join them. This bill will start the ball rolling.” Read more
AMBRIDGE, June 21 – State Rep. Rob Matzie is encouraging local municipalities, nonprofit groups, libraries and other community organizations statewide to apply to the newly opened Digital Connectivity Technology Program. Matzie – who is chairman of the PA House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee and a board member of the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority – said the PBDA will be purchasing and distributing $20 million in laptops so communities can make that technology available for residents. “Everything we’re doing on the broadband authority is focused on one main goal: ensuring folks have quick, reliable, affordable access to the wealth of opportunities available online – from job openings and state programs to telemedicine and shopping,” Matzie said. “We’ve made great progress getting the infrastructure and funding in place for areas that have lacked those high-speed connections, but affording hardware like laptops and computers is still a barrier for some households. “This program will allow community organizations to obtain laptops and make them available for residents. I’m urging municipalities, libraries, nonprofits – every group eligible – to apply as soon as possible.” Matzie said eligible applicants include community organizations such as libraries, municipalities, workforce Read more
“Knowing how to use a computer holds the key to so many important life opportunities, from finding and qualifying for good jobs to locating essential programs and services,” Matzie said. “That’s why the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has been working to ensure that the infrastructure and funding are in place to provide residents with access to high-speed internet. But the other essential part of the equation is that folks need to have the skills to take advantage of those connections.“The new funding to Literacy Pittsburgh to enhance their digital literacy programs is an important step toward that goal.” Read more
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