Sep. 03, 2020 /
![Sept. 7 to be Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Appreciation Day in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passed House Resolution 984 sponsored by Reps. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), Keith Gillespie (R-York), Pat Harkins (R-Erie) and Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) declaring Sept. 7 as Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Appreciation Day in Pennsylvania.
Aug. 19, 2020 /
![Committee to Consider Three COVID-19-Related Bills]()
WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider three proposals related to COVID-19. They include measures that would authorize a school entity to determine whether to hold sports and other extracurricular activities in-person and whether to allow spectators (House Bill 2787); allow a parent to elect to have a child in a public or non-public school repeat a grade, including all academic and extracurricular activities (House Bill 2788); and authorize the Secretary of Education to address disruptions to teacher training and certification caused by the COVID-19 disaster emergency (Senate Bill 1216).
Aug. 18, 2020 /
![Sonney to Co-Host Hearing with Senate on How to Reopen Schools Safely]()
WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, will hold a joint public hearing with the Senate Education Committee to hear from the administration on how to safely reopen schools this fall due to COVID-19.
Aug. 17, 2020 /
![Harborcreek Township Sewer Authority to Receive $1.8 Million Grant, Announce Sonney, Harkins]()
ERIE – Reps. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) and Patrick Harkins (D-Erie) announced today that Harborcreek Township Sewer Authority has received a $1.8 million grant from the H2O PA Program to assist with a sewage project impacting Harborcreek Township and the surrounding communities of Wesleyville Borough and Lawrence Park Township.
Aug. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – In response to a Right to Know Law request filed by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) after the governor’s “strong recommendation” that interscholastic and club sports be cancelled until January 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) confirmed there is no supporting data to justify their recommendation.
Aug. 07, 2020 /
![Schools in Erie County to Receive Emergency Education Relief Funds, Announces Sonney]()
HARRISBURG – House Education Committee Chairman Curt Sonney (R-Erie) announced today that Corry Area School District, Erie County Technical School, North East School District, Union City Area School District and Wattsburg Area School District have been awarded money through the federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund.
Aug. 03, 2020 /
![Sonney to Host Two-Day House Education Committee Public Hearing on Reopening Schools]()
WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, and members of the committee will hold a two-day public hearing on safely reopening schools this fall.
Jul. 31, 2020 /
![House Education Committee to Host Two-Day Public Hearing on Reopening Schools in Fall]()
HARRISBURG – The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will host a two-day public hearing next week to discuss safely reopening schools this fall.
Jun. 24, 2020 /
![Sonney, Topper and Schroeder Legislation to Reform and Update PASSHE Heads to Governor's Desk]()
HARRISBURG - Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Education Committee Chairman Curt Sonney's (R-Erie) amended legislation to update and reform Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).
Jun. 12, 2020 /
![Sonney Issues Statement on State Board of Education’s Decision on Erie Community College Application Approval]()
ERIE - After two days of evidentiary hearings, the State Board of Education today voted to approve Erie County’s application to establish the Erie County Community College. The measure passed in a 9-6 vote, with House Education Committee Chairman Curt Sonney (R-Erie) voting in opposition.
Jun. 09, 2020 /
![House Passes Sonney’s Legislation to Update and Reform PASSHE]()
HARRISBURG – House Education Committee Chairman Curt Sonney (R-Erie) announced today that his legislation to update and reform the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Apr. 24, 2020 /
![New Funding Available for Technology-Based Companies, Sonney Announces]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) announced today that new funding is available to help technology-based companies impacted by the COVID-19 virus. The funding is available through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
Feb. 26, 2020 /
![Sonney Announces School Safety Grants for 4th Legislative District]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) announced today that the School Safety and Security Committee has awarded $53.7 million in School Safety and Security Grants to school districts, vocational schools, intermediate units and charter schools across the state, including every school district within the 4th Legislative District.
Jan. 29, 2020 /
![Sonney Announces $7.25 Million for Harborcreek Township Sewer Authority]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) announced today that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded a low-interest loan of $7.25 million to the Harborcreek Township Sewer Authority
Jan. 28, 2020 /
![Sonney Announces $223,559 in State Funding for 4th District Fire and Ambulance Companies]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) announced that 20 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout the 4th District have qualified to receive $223,559.56 from a grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Jan. 21, 2020 /
![Sonney, Topper and Schroeder Unveil Legislative Package to Reform and Update PASSHE]()
HARRISBURG – Today, House Education Committee Chairman Curt Sonney (R-Erie) and Reps. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Meghan Schroeder (R-Bucks) joined together with Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Daniel Greenstein and chair of PASSHE’s Board of Governors Cynthia Shapira to unveil a package of bills designed to update, improve and reform PASSHE.
Jan. 16, 2020 /
![Sonney to Host Education Committee Public Hearing on Cyber Education]()
WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, and members of the committee will hold a public hearing on cyber education and Sonney’s House Bill 1897, which would require all school districts in the Commonwealth to offer full-time cyber education programs accountable to local communities.
Jan. 16, 2020 /
![Sonney, Topper and Schroeder to Unveil Bill Package to Reform PASSHE]()
WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, will host a press conference to unveil a package of three bills designed to improve and reform the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).
Oct. 04, 2019 /
![Sonney Introduces Legislation to Require All School Districts to Offer Full-Time Cyber Education Programs]()
HARRISBURG – House Education Committee Chairman Curt Sonney (R-Erie) today announced that he has introduced legislation that would require all school districts in the Commonwealth to offer full-time cyber education programs that will be accountable to local communities.
Oct. 01, 2019 /
![Supporting PA’s Helpers and Heroes - By State Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie)]()
When the bell rings and the siren sounds, they are there. Our fire and emergency medical service (EMS) providers are the helpers and heroes on the frontlines, committed to saving lives and keeping our communities and families safe. Being an emergency medical services professional ranks among the most dangerous jobs in America, as these individuals are exposed to dangerous situations and illnesses each and every day.