Feb. 22, 2021 /
![DEP Secretary Agreed That Natural Gas Development Benefits the Commonwealth Despite House Democrat Opposition, Says Fritz]()
HARRISBURG – In questioning the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell during today’s House budget hearings, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and McDonnell found common ground when the secretary acknowledged that proper natural gas development has indeed been beneficial to the Commonwealth.
Feb. 11, 2021 /
![Pickett, Fritz, Owlett Announce $2.4 Million in Assistance for Hospitality Industry in Their Districts]()
HARRISBURG – Hospitality-related businesses in their districts will share more than $2.43 million in COVID-19 relief funding, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) announced today.
Feb. 03, 2021 /
![Fritz: The Governor Should Be Focused on Protecting the Health of Pennsylvanians and Bolstering Our Fragile Economy]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) issued the following statement regarding the budget after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his annual budget address via pre-recorded video on Wednesday.
Jan. 11, 2021 /
![Fritz Focused on Small Business Assistance, Good Government Policy Upon Entering Third Term in PA House]()
HARRISBURG – Entering his third term as a Pennsylvania state representative, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) remains determined and steadfast in defending the rights of small business owners who were heavily affected by the pandemic and working on economic solutions to help Pennsylvania get back on a fiscally responsible path.
Jan. 04, 2021 /
![State Rep. Jonathan Fritz to be Sworn In for Third Term to the PA House]()
WHAT: Serving his third term as state representative to the 111th Legislative District, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) will be sworn in at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building.
Dec. 03, 2020 /
![$12,000 in Grants Awarded to Wayne, Pike and Monroe Counties, Say Brown, Fritz, Peifer]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe), Jonathan Fritz (R-Wayne/Susquehanna) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) announced today that Wayne County and Pike County historical societies, as well as the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm (located in Monroe County), were each awarded $4,000 in state funds from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).
Nov. 18, 2020 /
![Pickett, Fritz Announce Equipment Grant for SCCTC]()
HARRISBURG – To better prepare students for a family-sustaining career, Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center (SCCTC) today was awarded a state grant to purchase training equipment, according to Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Susquehanna/Sullivan) and Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne).
Oct. 21, 2020 /
![Bethany Village Wastewater Project Receives $478,665 PENNVEST Grant, Say Fritz, Baker]()
HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced today that LT Realty Inc. was awarded a $478,665 grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to help replace a timeworn septic system which is used by the Bethany Village Senior Living Facility.
Oct. 14, 2020 /
![House Republicans Unveil Bills to Drive Commonwealth’s COVID Comeback]()
HARMONY – House Republicans unveiled a pro-jobs, recovery-focused legislative package designed to achieve a better normal. The initiative, “Commonwealth’s COVID Comeback,” would rebound the economy by incentivizing manufacturing with no new taxes or fees.
Oct. 09, 2020 /
![House Republicans Unveil Bills to Drive the Commonwealth’s COVID Comeback]()
WHAT: Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), House Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) and other state representatives will unveil a pro-jobs, recovery-focused legislative package designed to achieve Pennsylvania’s better normal. The initiative, “Commonwealth’s COVID Comeback,” would rebound the economy by incentivizing manufacturing with no new taxes or fees following the pandemic.
Oct. 09, 2020 /
![Northeast Legislators Announce Key COVID-19 Funding for Area Fire, Rescue and EMS Companies]()
EAST STROUDSBURG – With Pennsylvania first responder companies suffering heavy financial losses due to COVID-19, Reps. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike), Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) announced today that first responder companies located in Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna and Wayne counties collectively will receive more than $1 million in state grants from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner to help counter these losses.
Aug. 18, 2020 /
![Oakland Borough Water Authority Awarded $28,935 State Grant for Water Treatment Plant Upgrades, Says Fritz]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced that Oakland Borough Water Authority was awarded $28,935 in state funding to upgrade their water treatment plant. The grants were provided through the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program, which is administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
Aug. 17, 2020 /
![Multiple Susquehanna County Housing Authorities Awarded Over $1.6 Million in PHARE Funds, Says Fritz]()
MONTROSE – Seeking to aid those affected by COVID-19, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced that multiple housing authorities and programs were awarded $1,620,000 through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding program.
May. 27, 2020 /
![Pennsylvania Workers and Students Remain Top Priority as House Passes Five-Month Budget, Says Fritz]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) joined his House colleagues in supporting a five-month, short-term budget which would fully fund basic and higher education for the 2020-21 school year and necessary health and human services programs. House Bill 2387 passed the House by a vote of 103-99 and heads to the Senate for consideration.
May. 13, 2020 /
![Fritz, Peifer, County Officials, Community Leaders Implore the Safe Reopening of Wayne County]()
WAYNE COUNTY- Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Wayne/Susquehanna) and Mike Peifer (R-Wayne/Pike), along with Wayne County elected officials and community leaders, joined together in making a compelling plea to Gov. Tom Wolf requesting due consideration to safely lift the stay-at-home order in the county.
May. 08, 2020 /
![Tensions Rise as Governor Extends Stay-at-Home Order to June 4, Say Fritz, Pickett, Baker and Yaw]()
Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Gene Yaw (R-23) voiced their serious concern and extreme disappointment after learning Susquehanna County was not among the next group of counties that would move into the “yellow phase” of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan on May 15. The 13 counties listed in the governor’s announcement this afternoon are all located in southwestern Pennsylvania.
May. 08, 2020 /
![Tensions Rise as Governor Extends Stay-at-Home Order to June 4, Say Fritz, Pickett, Baker and Yaw]()
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY – Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Gene Yaw (R-23) voiced their serious concern and extreme disappointment after learning Susquehanna County was not among the next group of counties that would move into the “yellow phase” of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan on May 15. The 13 counties listed in the governor’s announcement this afternoon are all located in southwestern Pennsylvania.
May. 08, 2020 /
![Governor’s June 4 Extension Continues to Fuel Residents’ Uncertainty for the Future, Say Fritz, Peifer and Baker]()
WAYNE COUNTY – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) voiced their displeasure after hearing Wayne County was not included in the next group of counties moving into the “yellow phase” of the governor’s reopening plan on May 15 and the negative impact it will continue to have on area residents and small businesses. The 13 counties listed in the governor’s announcement this afternoon are all located in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Bill Paves the Way for Safe Reopening of Businesses and Getting Back to Work, say Fritz, Peifer]()
WAYNE COUNTY – Working towards helping employers and businesses make necessary preparations to open their doors once again, Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) have voiced their support of Senate Bill 613, which was passed by the House earlier today by a vote of (107-95).
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Mustello Supports Legislation to Put Pennsylvania Back to Work]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) voted with a majority of her House colleagues to approve Senate Bill 613, legislation that would require Gov. Tom Wolf to develop and implement a plan to mitigate COVID-19 for businesses and allow those businesses that can meet the requirements of that plan to reopen. The plan must be developed using already established guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).