SCHAEFFERSTOWN – A $9,000 grant awarded this week by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission will support Historic Schaefferstown Inc. as it provides educational programs about archaeology, Pennsylvania German dialect and other topics, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) and Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-Lancaster/Lebanon).
HARRISBURG – Three crop and livestock farms in Lebanon County have been accepted into the state’s farmland preservation program, ensuring they remain agricultural properties in perpetuity, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
JONESTOWN – Signage unveiled this week designates a bridge on Pa. Route 934 in East Hanover Township as the WO1 John Stephen Chrin Memorial Bridge, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
WHAT: Dedication of the WO1 John Stephen Chrin Memorial Bridge on Pa. Route 934.
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.
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