Westmoreland Delegation Lauds Broadband Plan

Jan. 19, 2023 /

WESTMORELAND – At a press conference hosted by Westmoreland County officials, plans to bring internet connectivity to unserved communities were heralded by Westmoreland House members.

Davanzo to Offer District Services in Scottdale

Jan. 11, 2023 /

WESTMORELAND – In response to mapping changes to the 58th Legislative District, Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) announced that a member of his staff will be available weekly at the Scottdale Public Library every Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 18.

Davanzo to Host Paper Shredding Event

Aug. 11, 2022 /

WESTMORELAND COUNTY – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) is hosting a free shred event for Westmoreland County constituents through Tuesday, Aug. 23. Residents may bring their material to be shredded to Davanzo’s District Office, located at 119 N. Water St., West Newton, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Davanzo to Host Senior Expo

Apr. 11, 2022 /

WESTMORELAND COUNTY – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) will host a Senior Expo for District 58 residents of Westmoreland County.

Westmoreland Health Care Workers to Benefit from Funding, Lawmakers Say

Jan. 26, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation agreed to by both chambers in the General Assembly will provide federal funding to support health care staff in Westmoreland County and throughout Pennsylvania. Overall, seven facilities countywide will receive nearly $2 million to recruit and retain staff, according to lawmakers representing the county in the state House.

Davanzo Sponsors Legislation to Ensure Fair Royalties Between Natural Gas Companies and Landowners

Sep. 27, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) has sponsored legislation that would define what natural gas companies can and cannot deduct from landowners. Pennsylvania currently has a Guaranteed Minimum Royalty Act, enacted in 1979, that stipulates that natural gas companies must pay landowners at least one-eighth of the value of the gas harvested from their property. However, industry standards and lack of clarity in the law has led to some landowners receiving less than a one-eighth royalty payment. House Bill 1763 would clarify how royalty payments are calculated.

Warner, Davanzo to Host Community Shredding Event

Sep. 14, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Working to help residents safeguard their identities, Reps. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) and Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) are hosting a Community Shredding Event on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Southmoreland Elementary/Middle School parking lot, 100 Scottie Way, Scottdale.

Davanzo To Host Human Trafficking Seminar

Jul. 14, 2021 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) will host a human trafficking seminar on Wednesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Jennifer Kosakevitch will provide information on the signs of human trafficking and how to protect oneself and others. The event will be held at Turkeytown Firehall, located at 90 Supervisors Drive, West Newton.

Davanzo Announces CFA Grant for Sewickley Township

Apr. 21, 2021 /

WESTMORELAND COUNTY – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) announced that Sewickley Township in Westmoreland County received a Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grant in the amount of $158,900. The money will be used to make improvements to Crabapple Lake Park.

Davanzo Appointed to Four Committees

Jan. 13, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) was appointed to four House committees for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. His committee assignments are Aging and Older Adult Services, Game and Fisheries, Gaming Oversight, and Labor and Industry.