HARRISBURG – A Bethel Township poultry farm has been accepted into the state’s farmland preservation program, ensuring it remains an agricultural property in perpetuity, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) to allow previous property owners to access radon data from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) passed the House 176-27 today.
HARRISBURG – A $1 million grant awarded today to Allen Distribution will help to build three rail sidings serving a distribution center in Jackson Township, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
HARRISBURG – Seventeen fire and emergency medical service organizations in the 102nd District were awarded nearly $280,000 in funding through the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
HARRISBURG – As Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) listened to Gov. Josh Shapiro share details from his 2025-26 budget proposal today, the representative grew increasingly incensed by the concept of spending 7.5% more than the current fiscal year.
HARRISBURG – A low-interest loan awarded this week to Richland Borough will help the municipality install a 500,000-gallon water tank, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) today announced his appointment to two House committees for the 2025-26 Legislative Session, including his return as Republican chairman of the House Gaming Oversight Committee.
JONESTOWN – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) took the oath of office Tuesday, Jan. 7
HARRISBURG – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) today commended the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for withdrawing its immediate plans to pursue automatic removal from the self-exclusion list casinos use when prohibiting problem gamblers.
JONESTOWN – A $750,000 grant awarded this week will support further construction of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
HARRISBURG – More than $600,000 in grant money awarded this week in the 102nd District will support parks, paving and other public works initiatives, and fire companies seeking critical, new technology, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
JONESTOWN – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) will partner with Penn State Extension to offer gardening seminars Thursday, Oct. 24, starting at 9 a.m.
JONESTOWN – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) will host a concealed-carry seminar Wednesday, Sept. 18, to provide residents with an update on Pennsylvania’s concealed-carry permitting process and firearms laws.
HARRISBURG – The $47.6 billion budget passed today was negotiated behind closed doors by House Democrats, leaving GOP representatives in the dark and unsure why the majority party failed to meet its June 30 deadline, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
HARRISBURG – A $250,000 grant awarded this week to the Lebanon County Redevelopment Authority will help to develop a community center benefiting those seeking social services in greater Palmyra, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
JONESTOWN – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) will host Pennsylvania Treasury personnel at his office Thursday, March 21, to help residents of the 102nd District retrieve unclaimed property that may be due to them.
HARRISBURG – More than $270,000 in grant money awarded this week in the 102nd District will support fire companies and emergency medical services as they address building projects, purchase or repair equipment, conduct training, or reduce existing debt, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal unveiled this week would decimate the state’s savings by raiding $15.9 billion from the General Fund surplus and Rainy Day Fund balances, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) introduced House Bill 1969 to provide critical relief for Pennsylvanians who were disciplined by the Wolf Administration during the COVID-19 pandemic for keeping their businesses open and trying to make a living.
Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election is just around the corner, currently scheduled to occur on April 23. However, there are forces in the General Assembly seeking to reschedule it for an earlier date. These actions, at this point in time, are shortsighted and could cause even more damage to public trust in our electoral system.
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