Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Sonney Says State Support Will Allow North East Borough Sewer Authority to Address Operational and Facility Issues]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) today announced that North East Borough Sewer Authority has been awarded a $12.6 million low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![Time to Dust Off the Rod and Reel]()
It’s almost here – the opening day of trout season is Saturday, April 13. That’s when Pennsylvania’s 1 million resident anglers will be getting ready to hit the waters.
Mar. 11, 2019 /
![Sonney Leads House Education Committee in Advancing Career and Technical Education Package]()
HARRISBURG – This week, the House Education Committee, led by Chairman Curt Sonney (R-Erie), approved a bipartisan package of bills aimed at improving career and technical education (CTE) in Pennsylvania. The bills now move to the full House for a vote.
Mar. 08, 2019 /
![House Education Committee to Vote on Career and Technical Education Package]()
WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, will hold a voting meeting of the committee to consider a bipartisan package of bills regarding career and technical education (CTE) in the Commonwealth.
Feb. 26, 2019 /
![Highlighting the Importance of Career and Technical Education]()
In a continuing, bipartisan effort to enhance awareness of the types of high-priority jobs available across the Commonwealth and the education and training needed to prepare for those jobs, Chairman Roebuck and I authored House Resolution 88 that designates February 2019 as Career and Technical Education Month in Pennsylvania.
Feb. 19, 2019 /
![Workforce Development Takes Center Stage as Sonney, Committee Members Unveil Career and Technical Education Package]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, today led a press conference in Harrisburg to unveil a bipartisan package of eight bills designed to improve career and technical education (CTE) in Pennsylvania. Joining Sonney for the press conference were members of the House Education Committee.
Feb. 15, 2019 /
![Sonney, Committee Members to Unveil Career and Technical Education Package]()
WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, will host a press conference to unveil a bipartisan package of eight bills designed to improve career and technical education (CTE) in Pennsylvania. The bills are the result of a report issued by the former Select Subcommittee on Technical Education and Career Readiness.
Jan. 16, 2019 /
![Stay Warm this Winter with Help from LIHEAP]()
When the cold weather arrives, staying warm for most people is as simple as turning up the thermostat. But that’s not the case for some older individuals in our area on fixed incomes or for families who may be experiencing financial difficulties.
Jan. 03, 2019 /
![Sonney Appointed Chairman of House Education Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Earlier today, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) announced his appointment of Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) as majority chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Dec. 13, 2018 /
![More Seniors Now Eligible for State’s PACENET Program - By Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie)]()
As we age, our health may deteriorate, and prescription medications are often needed to live our best lives. Unfortunately, seniors on fixed incomes are often hard pressed to afford skyrocketing prescription drug costs, which is why the state offers both PACE and PACENET prescription drug assistance programs.
Nov. 14, 2018 /
![New Laws to Keep in Mind This Hunting Season]()
Due to Pennsylvania’s vast forested areas and healthy wildlife population, we also have a very large contingent of hunters.
Oct. 26, 2018 /
![Giving Students Options to Demonstrate Graduation Readiness - By Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie)]()
Educators today understand that a student’s abilities and knowledge cannot always be captured by a standardized test. Therefore, the Legislature has taken steps to give flexibility to students and teachers when assessing if a student has reached proficiency and is eligible for graduation.
Oct. 18, 2018 /
![Sonney Announces Public Meeting Oct. 25 for Bridge Project in Waterford Township]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) is hosting a public meeting with PennDOT to display plans for repairs to the bridge that carries Old Wattsburg Road/Wattsburg Road (Route 2006) over French Creek in Waterford Township.
Sep. 12, 2018 /
![Unclaimed Property May Be Waiting for You - By Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie)]()
You may be surprised by just how many people find out that they have money or property waiting for them through the state’s Unclaimed Property program. In fact, with more than $3.4 billion in unclaimed property currently being held by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, about one in 10 residents are eligible to recoup that property.
Aug. 21, 2018 /
![Sonney Invites Older Adults to Senior Expos in Harborcreek, Corry]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) is hosting his annual Senior Expos in Harborcreek on Sept. 7 and in Corry on Sept. 14.
Aug. 13, 2018 /
![Sonney Praises State Investment in Corry Hospital Expansion Project]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Harborcreek Township) today applauded the release of $1 million in state funds in support of a project to increase health service availability in southeast Erie County.
Aug. 07, 2018 /
![School Safety is a Top Priority]()
With most kids heading back to school later this month, school buses will be back on the roads during morning and afternoon commutes, so drivers need to allow extra time and be aware of how to share the road safely with buses and other school transportation vehicles.
Jul. 24, 2018 /
![Sonney Issues Statement on Passing of Erie County Colleague Fabrizio]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Rep. Flo Fabrizio (D-Erie):
Jul. 19, 2018 /
![Preparing Students for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Jobs - By Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie)]()
Students today have more opportunities than ever before to prepare them for their future careers. One educational path to many lucrative jobs has been gaining traction over the past several years – career and technical education (CTE).
Jun. 26, 2018 /
![2018-19 State Budget Highlights Education, Public Safety]()
I am pleased to report that the General Assembly and the governor have agreed to a state budget and passed it well in advance of the June 30 deadline. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, which is instrumental in the creation and negotiations involving the yearly spending plan, I was pleased with how this year’s budget came together and the areas in which we were able to prioritize additional funding, all without any tax increases.