Press Releases

More Than $1 Million in Grant Funding Awarded to 64th District, Says James

Nov. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. R. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) announced today the 64th District is receiving more than $1 million in grant funding from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).

Nearly $1.1 Million Allocated to 64th District, Says James

Oct. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) announced nearly $1.1 million in state funding from the Local Share Account (LSA) Program is heading to the 64th District to assist with two community improvement projects.

More than $9 Million Awarded to 64th District, Says James

Oct. 16, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) awarded more than $9 million in grant and low-interest loan funding to the Clintonville Borough Sewer and Water Authority, and the city of Titusville.

James to Host Shredding Event on Oct. 12

Sep. 30, 2024 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) will be hosting a shredding event for residents of the 64th District on Saturday, Oct. 12, from noon to 2 p.m. at his district office at 3220 State Route 257 in Seneca.

James, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Brine Spreading

Jul. 25, 2024 /

TITUSVILLE—Today, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the practical uses of brine, a concentrated solution of water and salt that comes from oil and gas wells. For over 150 years, brine is spread on unpaved roads to suppress dust as well as on icy roads in the winter.

House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing in Venango County on Brine Spreading

Jul. 22, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Brine Spreading” to examine the practical uses of brine.

Franklin Awarded $22 Million for Wastewater Project

Jul. 17, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) awarded $22 million in grant and low-interest loan funding to a wastewater project in Franklin.

Second Venango County-Based Opera Singer Takes Center Stage

Jun. 27, 2024 / Press Release

HARRISBURG –Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford), the House Republican co-chair of the Arts and Culture Caucus, welcomed opera singer Dr. Sam DePalma to the state Capitol on Tuesday.

Venango County-Based Opera Singer Performs at State Capitol

Jun. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford), the House Republican co-chair of the Arts and Culture Caucus, invited opera singer Jamie Bastello to perform at the state Capitol on Tuesday.

Limitless Spending Does Not Solve Commonwealth’s Problems, Says James

Feb. 06, 2024 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s address on his proposed $48.34 billion budget for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year, an 8.4% increase in state funding from the prior fiscal year.

James, Hutchinson Help Secure Millions in Project Funding for Venango County

Jan. 24, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R- Butler/Clarion/Erie/Forest/Venango/Warren) announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) awarded nearly $11 million in grant and low-interest loan funding to two sewer projects and one water quality plan in Venango County.

More than $1 Million Awarded to 64th District, Says James

Dec. 19, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) awarded more than $1 million in grants to projects in the 64th Legislative District.

Bill Creating More Consistency, Flexibility for Boroughs Passes House, Says James

Oct. 02, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) announced his bill, which would create consistent guidelines in the Borough Code, overwhelmingly passed the House.

House Democrats, Shapiro Bear Responsibility for Budget Impasse

Jul. 24, 2023 /

One of our biggest responsibilities as a Legislature is passing a budget for each fiscal year so our core services can receive proper funding.

James, Hutchinson Announce More than $4 Million Dedicated to Venango County

Apr. 19, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R- Butler/Clarion/Erie/Forest/Venango/Warren) announced the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) awarded just over $4 million in grant and low-interest loan funds to two projects in Venango County to go toward improving water quality.

Ciresi, James Introduce Legislation to Create Tax Credit to Rehabilitate and Preserve Historic Homes

Mar. 28, 2023 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Joe Ciresi (D-Montgomery) and Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) introduced legislation on Monday to create the Historic Homeownership Preservation Incentive Tax Credit in Pennsylvania.

James, Hutchinson Announce More than $1.5 Million Awarded to Venango County

Mar. 16, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. R. Lee James (Venango/Crawford) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R- Butler/Clarion/Erie/Forest/Venango/Warren) announced today the awarding of more than $1.5 million in state funding to nine projects from the Local Shared Account (LSA) Program for community improvements in Venango County.