Nov. 13, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has awarded more than $104,000 to organizations in the 66th Legislative District for recreation and conservation projects. The funding comes from DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program.
Oct. 30, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) issued this statement following news that Lancaster County election workers uncovered significant voter registration fraud and York County is investigating potential voter registration fraud:
Oct. 22, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66) announced today they helped secure more than $3 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants and Public School Facility Improvement grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects throughout Jefferson County.
Jun. 03, 2024 /
PUNXSUTAWNEY—Last week, Rep. Brian Smith (R- Jefferson/Indiana) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the second in a series of hearings to discuss ways to safeguard Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs from fraud, waste, and abuse, and to ensure the state’s resources are efficiently allocated and accessible to those who truly require assistance.
May. 24, 2024 /
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana), and other lawmakers will host the second in a series of hearings titled “Excellence in Government: Preserving Benefit Integrity” to discuss ways to safeguard Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs from fraud, waste, and abuse, and ensure the state’s resources are efficiently allocated and accessible to those who truly require assistance.
May. 08, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) opposed a bill mandating electronic records of gun sales. He issued this statement following the vote:
Apr. 05, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Following years of inaction by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to fix a broken broadcasting policy, Reps. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) have sent a formal letter to PIAA demanding change.
Feb. 14, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that fire and ambulance companies in the 66th Legislative District will collectively receive $320,214 in state grants to support their public safety mission.
Feb. 06, 2024 /
HARRISBURG –Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his budget priorities for the 2024-25 fiscal year. State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) issued the following statement in response:
Feb. 02, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) applauded tens of thousands of people who gathered at Gobbler’s Knob for Groundhog Day today to see Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast in person.
Nov. 30, 2023 /
PUNXSUTAWNEY – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) is encouraging constituents to participate in the public comment period for the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority’s Digital Equity Plan. This plan is required to access Pennsylvania’s share of $2.75 billion in federal funds to expand broadband access in the Commonwealth.
Nov. 17, 2023 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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: