State Rep. Russ Diamond
Recent News About State Rep. Russ Diamond
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Grant supports expansion of Lebanon Valley Rail Trail
A $750,000 grant has been awarded to support the construction of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail.
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Grants boost public works and fire services in Pennsylvania's 102nd District
More than $600,000 in grant money has been awarded in Pennsylvania's 102nd District to support parks, paving projects, and fire departments seeking new technology. This funding is sourced from the Local Share Account grants, which are financed through the Commonwealth Financing Authority via slot machine gaming.
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Russ Diamond partners with Penn State Extension for gardening seminars
Rep. Russ Diamond from Lebanon will join forces with Penn State Extension to host gardening seminars on Thursday, October 24. The event is set to begin at 9 a.m. and will take place at Fairland BIC Church, located at 529 W. Penn Ave., Cleona.
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Diamond to host concealed-carry seminar in Jonestown
Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) will host a concealed-carry seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to provide residents with an update on Pennsylvania’s concealed-carry permitting process and firearms laws.
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Rep. Russ Diamond criticizes Pennsylvania's new $47.6 billion budget
HARRISBURG – The $47.6 billion budget passed today was negotiated behind closed doors by House Democrats, leaving GOP representatives uncertain about the reasons for missing the June 30 deadline, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
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Unclaimed Property Focus of Treasury Event
Mar. 05, 2024 - JONESTOWN – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) will host Pennsylvania Treasury personnel at his office Thursday, March 21, to help residents of the 102nd District retrieve unclaimed property that may be due to them. Unclaimed items may include bank deposits, forgotten stocks, uncashed checks, unused gift cards, life insurance policies, proceeds from safe deposit boxes, and much more. Information about searching for unclaimed property can be found at patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property/.Treasury personnel will be at Diamond’s office (175 S. Lancaster St.,...
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Budget Overspending Detrimental for PA’s Future, Diamond Says
In a recent statement, Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) criticized Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget proposal, stating that it would have a detrimental impact on Pennsylvania's future. According to Diamond, the governor's plan would deplete the state's savings by raiding $15.9 billion from the General Fund surplus and Rainy Day Fund balances.Diamond highlighted that the governor's proposal represents an 8.4% increase in spending over the current fiscal year. He expressed concern that the excessive spending would come at a cost to the taxpayers. Diamond stated, "I’m sure it is fun...
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Diamond Introduces COVID Amnesty Bill in Support of Pennsylvania's Business Owners and Professionals
Jan. 23, 2024 - In a move to provide critical relief for Pennsylvanians who faced disciplinary actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) has introduced House Bill 1969. The bill aims to reinstate licenses, registrations, certificates, and permits that were suspended or revoked due to failure to comply with COVID-19 protocols set forth by the Governor and the Secretary of Health.Speaking about the legislation, Rep. Diamond highlighted the need to address the grievances faced by business owners and professionals who were penalized for trying to...
