Press Releases

Smith Announces Upcoming Illegible License Plate Replacement Events in Brookville, Punxsutawney and Rayne Township

Jul. 25, 2022 /

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.

IUP Punxsy Culinary Arts Academy Awarded Second $1 Million State Grant for New Educational Facility Construction Project

Apr. 22, 2022 /

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.

Smith Legislation Would Remove Resource Consuming Permitting Requirements from Stream Maintenance Projects

Mar. 28, 2022 /

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).

Smith Announces District 66 Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Companies Awarded $278,900 in Critical State Funding

Feb. 15, 2022 /

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.

Smith Announces $276,000 in Growing Greener Funding for Rattlesnake Creek Stream Improvement Project

Jan. 27, 2022 /

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).

Smith, Dush Confirm $451,600 Infrastructure Infusion Coming to Brockway and Brookville Boroughs

Nov. 19, 2021 /

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.

Smith’s Expanded Wine Sales Parity Legislation Clears House Liquor Control Committee

Oct. 27, 2021 /

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.

Smith Competes in Side-by-Side Event at Marion Center Raceway to Showoff Powerful Economic Engine of Pennsylvania Motorsports

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.

Smith Legislation Seeks to Incentivize Cooperation and Joint Purchasing Between Municipalities and Common Interest Owned Communities

Sep. 28, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, House Bill 1839, sponsored by Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) to encourage and permit cooperative agreements and joint purchasing between municipalities and Common Interest Owned Communities (CIOCs), was advanced for full House consideration by the House Urban Affairs Committee.

Smith Senior Expo Set for Friday Oct. 1

Sep. 22, 2021 /

PUNXSUTAWNEY –– Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) will host his first Senior Expo on Friday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Punxsutawney First Church of God, 23 Skyview Drive.

Smith Announces District 66 Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Companies Awarded $269,700 in Critical State Funding

Jul. 15, 2021 /

BROOKVILLE – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that 23 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout Jefferson and Indiana counties have qualified to receive approximately $269,762 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Dowling, Smith Join Push for Lobbyist Reforms

May. 26, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) and Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) joined Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and other lawmakers Wednesday in calling for action on much-needed lobbyist reforms in the Commonwealth.

Smith, Dush Applaud $100,000 in Development Funding for Polk Township Recreation Park

Apr. 21, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) confirmed today that a state grant totaling $100,000 has been awarded for the development of Polk Township Recreation Park in Polk Township, Jefferson County.

Smith Announces Spring Veterans Assistance Hours

Apr. 13, 2021 /

PUNXSUTAWNEY– Working to ensure area veterans are receiving or maximizing the benefits and support they have earned through their service and sacrifice, Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced his upcoming veterans assistance hours for April and May 2021.

Smith Quarantining Following Positive COVID-19 Test

Mar. 29, 2021 /

PUNXSUTAWNEY– Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) issued the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19 today.

Smith Announces February Veterans Assistance Hours

Feb. 02, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Working to ensure area veterans are receiving or maximizing the benefits and support they have earned through their service and sacrifice, Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced his upcoming veterans assistance hours for February 2021.

Smith Selected for High-Profile Committee Assignments

Jan. 12, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – As the Pennsylvania House convened this week to begin the 2021-22 Legislative Session, Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) has been appointed to serve on the following heavily active committees: Children and Youth, Liquor Control, Tourism and Recreational Development, and Urban Affairs.