Nov. 17, 2023 /
![Smith Slams Democrats Slashing Funding for PA Students Who Need It Most]()
HARRISBURG – In a late session Rules Committee meeting this week, House Democrats voted to slash $150 million in Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) and Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) scholarships for students in need.
Nov. 16, 2023 /
![Smith’s Bill to Restart Key BLCE Program Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced his bill to restart a Pennsylvania Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) program allowing minors to take part in compliance checks for liquor establishments has overwhelmingly passed the House. If signed into law, the program would continue through the end of 2027.
Sep. 22, 2023 /
![Smith Slams Shapiro’s Automatic Voter Registration Stunt]()
HARRISBURG – This week, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced his administration will start automatically registering anyone to vote who either obtains or renews their driver’s license or state I.D.
Aug. 03, 2023 /
![Smith Slams Biden Administration for Freezing Funding to Schools with Hunting, Archery Programs]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) is condemning the Biden Administration’s decision to withhold funding for schools with hunting and archery programs based on its interpretation of a new law. Smith issued the following statement about that decision.
Aug. 02, 2023 / Press Release
![Nine Indiana County Bridges Renamed to Honor Military Service Members]()
INDIANA – Nine service members from Indiana County were honored on Saturday, July 29, with their names placed on county bridges and interchanges.
Jun. 23, 2023 /
![Smith’s Amendment Requiring Early Notice of Speed Cameras Passes Unanimously]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced his amendment to a bill renewing and expanding automated enforcement programs on Pennsylvania roadways passed unanimously on the House floor.
May. 23, 2023 /
![Smith Votes ‘No’ on Unconstitutional Gun Control Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) opposed a pair of gun control measures passed primarily by Democrats. He issued this statement following the votes:
May. 22, 2023 /
![Transportation Committee Advances Smith Legislation Allowing the Use of Safety Cables When Towing Vehicles]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) today announced that the House Transportation Committee has approved his legislation to expand safety options for towing. House Bill 497 would allow the use of safety cables when towing vehicles. When two vehicles are connected by certain hitches or devices, current law requires safety chains to be equipped in order to prevent the tow bar from hitting the ground should the tow bar fail or become disconnected.
May. 02, 2023 /
![Smith Vehemently Opposes Discriminatory Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) cast a no vote for House Bill 300, legislation Democrats have dubbed the “Fairness Act.” He issued this statement following the vote:
Apr. 24, 2023 /
![Smith Supports Bills to Help Disabled Drivers and Roadside Ecosystems]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that the Transportation Committee has approved two bills for consideration by the full House.
Feb. 10, 2023 /
![Smith Announces District 66 Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Companies Awarded $273,598 in Critical State Funding]()
PUNXSUTAWNEY – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that 22 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout Jefferson and Indiana counties have qualified to receive approximately $273,598 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Sep. 19, 2022 /
![Smith to Host Annual Senior Expo on Sept. 23]()
PUNXSUTAWNEY –– Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) will host his annual Senior Expo on Friday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Punxsutawney First Church of God, 23 Skyview Drive.
Jul. 25, 2022 /
![Smith Announces Upcoming Illegible License Plate Replacement Events in Brookville, Punxsutawney and Rayne Township]()
PUNXSUTAWNEY - Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) is teaming up with local law enforcement to help constituents with free replacement of license plates that have become difficult to read.
Apr. 22, 2022 /
![IUP Punxsy Culinary Arts Academy Awarded Second $1 Million State Grant for New Educational Facility Construction Project]()
PUNXSUTAWNEY - Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) today confirmed Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and its acclaimed Academy of Culinary Arts will receive a second $1 million grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) for a major Jefferson County construction project to replace a 32-year-old learning facility.
Mar. 28, 2022 /
![Smith Legislation Would Remove Resource Consuming Permitting Requirements from Stream Maintenance Projects]()
PUNXSUTAWNEY - Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that he is prime sponsoring legislation to eliminate permitting requirements from stream maintenance activities conducted 50 feet or less upstream or downstream from a bridge or culvert (House Bill 2410).
Feb. 15, 2022 /
![Smith Announces District 66 Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Companies Awarded $278,900 in Critical State Funding]()
PUNXSUTAWNEY – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that 20 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout Jefferson and Indiana counties have qualified to receive approximately $278,949 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Jan. 27, 2022 /
![Smith Announces $276,000 in Growing Greener Funding for Rattlesnake Creek Stream Improvement Project]()
BROOKVILLE - Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that a $276,150 Growing Greener grant has been awarded to the Jefferson County Conservation District from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Nov. 19, 2021 /
![Smith, Dush Confirm $451,600 Infrastructure Infusion Coming to Brockway and Brookville Boroughs]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) congratulated Brockway and Brookville boroughs for qualifying to receive approximately $451,620 in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) funding this week, after submitting successful grant applications.
Oct. 27, 2021 /
![Smith’s Expanded Wine Sales Parity Legislation Clears House Liquor Control Committee]()
HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, House Bill 1733, sponsored by Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana), to bring parity to Wine Expanded Permits (WEPS) and uniform hours for the sale of wine was reported out of the House Liquor Control Committee by a party line vote of 14-10.
Oct. 05, 2021 /
MARION CENTER –– In an effort to raise awareness of the tremendous economic impact attributable to Pennsylvania motorsports, Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) had the privilege of competing in a Side-by-Side race at Marion Center Raceway on Saturday evening, Oct 2.