Apr. 18, 2025 /
![Pugh, Fritz, Baker to Present Funding to IBEW Local 1319]()
WHAT: Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Brenda Pugh (R-120) will be on hand for the groundbreaking of a 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility for current and future generations of skilled electrical linemen with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1319. A mock check representing the funding for the project will be presented.
Feb. 12, 2025 /
![Fritz: More Than Three Dozen Fire, EMS Companies to Receive Grants]()
HARRISBURG – More than $542,000 was awarded to 39 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 111th Legislative District through the 2024-25 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, according to Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne).
Feb. 12, 2025 /
![Fritz, Brown: SCI Waymart’s Well-Being is Focus, Priority]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-Lackawanna/Monroe/Wayne) today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent announcement to close additional prison facilities in the Commonwealth:
Jan. 30, 2025 /
![Fritz, Brown Announce Funding for Dorflinger Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-Lackawanna/Monroe/Wayne) are happy to announce the Dorflinger Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary is set to receive $250,000 through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP).
Jan. 27, 2025 /
![Lawmakers Urge Consumers to Weigh in on Proposed Verizon, Frontier Merger]()
HARRISURG – A group of state lawmakers is urging customers of both Frontier and Verizon Communications to weigh in on the proposed merger of the two companies at a series of upcoming hearings to be held by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC).
Jan. 16, 2025 /
![Fritz, Baker Lead Effort to Bring Home More Than $1.4 Million Community Reinvestment Dollars]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) today announced six organizations in Susquehanna and Wayne counties are set to receive $1.47 million in grant funding aimed at revitalizing communities and empowering residents to succeed.
Jan. 07, 2025 /
![Fritz Takes Oath of Office]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin his 5th two-year term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Jan. 03, 2025 /
![Fritz to Take Oath of Office]()
WHAT: Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) will take the oath of office as state representative in the 111th Legislative District.
Dec. 10, 2024 /
![Fritz to Serve as Deputy Whip, Regional Delegation Chairman for 2025-26 Session]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) has been appointed to serve as a deputy whip in the 2025-26 Legislative Session, which began Dec. 1, by House Republican Whip Tim O’Neal (R-Washington).
Oct. 23, 2024 /
![Local Elected Officials Announce Nearly $5 Million Awarded to Schools and Municipalities in Northeast Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG - Today, Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike), and Sens. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rosemary Brown (R-Wayne/Lackawanna/Monroe) announced they helped to secure over $5 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants and Public School Facility Improvement grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects throughout the counties where they share representation.
Oct. 17, 2024 /
![Senior Expo Hosted by Fritz Slated for Oct. 31]()
HONESDALE – Residents of Susquehanna and Wayne counties are encouraged to join Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) at his Senior Expo on Thursday, Oct. 31, in Waymart.
Oct. 11, 2024 /
![More Than $780,000 Awarded to Liberty Township for Broadband Access]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has awarded $787,322 to Liberty Township.
Jul. 12, 2024 /
![PA Budget Finally Crosses the Finish Line, Fritz Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) today issued the following statement in response to passage of the state’s $47.6 billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year:
Jun. 21, 2024 /
![Fritz Reports Nearly $15 Million in Natural Gas Impact Fees to Benefit Susquehanna County Residents]()
HARRISBURG – Susquehanna County and its municipalities will share nearly $15 million in impact fee revenue derived from natural gas producers in Pennsylvania during 2023, according to Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne).
May. 22, 2024 /
![Baker, Fritz, Olsommer Announce More Than $900,000 for Community Projects]()
HARRISBURG – State grants totaling $929,713 were awarded to local projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Jeff Olsommer (R-139).
May. 15, 2024 /
![Frontier Commonwealth Settlement Earns PUC Approval, Lawmakers Say]()
HARRISURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has given final approval to a settlement aimed at addressing long-standing service issues with Frontier Commonwealth, according to a half dozen lawmakers who have been advocating for affected consumers.
Apr. 29, 2024 /
![Fritz, Brown Announce Million Dollar Improvements to Downtown Honesdale Traffic Corridor]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Lackawanna/Wayne) are announcing a million-dollar investment to improve the safety and accessibility for pedestrians has been awarded to Honesdale.
Apr. 26, 2024 /
![Fritz Announces $1.2 Million in School Safety Grants for District 111]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced today the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) approved more than $1.2 million in grants to improve safety and security for students and staff at schools across the 111th Legislative District.
Apr. 11, 2024 /
![Fritz, Baker Announce Natural Gas Extension in Susquehanna County]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) announced a natural gas extension project that will benefit the Mountain View School District and surrounding residents has been approved.
Mar. 26, 2024 /
![Republican Bill Package Addresses Energy Affordability]()
HARRISBURG – A group of state House Republicans is introducing a package of bills that will address energy affordability across the Commonwealth. These bills seek to combat Gov. Josh Shapiro’s assault on Pennsylvanians’ wallets when it comes to paying for their energy.