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Pugh to Host Community Shredding Event May 3

April 28, 2025

LUZERNE – In an effort to help residents easily dispose of documents with personal and sensitive information, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is hosting a Shredding Day for residents of the 120th Legislative District on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will take place at the West Side Career and Technology Center in Pringle.

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IBEW Local 1319 Breaks Ground on Cutting-Edge Training Center to Enhance Lineman Safety and Skill

April 21, 2025

PRINGLE – State and local officials, led by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Brenda Pugh (R-120), gathered today in Pringle Borough for the ceremonial 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.

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Pugh, Fritz, Baker to Present Funding to IBEW Local 1319

April 18, 2025

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.

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Pugh Introduces Bill to Study ‘Forever Chemical’ Effects

April 7, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced legislation that would direct the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to conduct a study to better understand the potential risks that certain land-applied biosolid chemicals pose to the environment, food and water supply, and potential mitigation measures to reduce these chemical levels.

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Pugh to Host District Office Open House

Pugh to Host District Office Open House

April 1, 2025

LUZERNE – Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is inviting residents to join her for a District Office Open House on Thursday, April 3. Constituents can stop by the office in Luzerne, located at 161 Main St., anytime between 4-6 p.m.

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Pugh Announces Fire, EMS Grants for Luzerne County

February 12, 2025

HARRISBURG – More than $380,000 was awarded to 23 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 120th Legislative District through the 2024-25 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, according to Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne).

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Pugh, Baker Announce Funding for Area Projects

January 31, 2025

HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) are jointly announcing more than $260,000 in grants have been awarded to two organizations through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP). Forty Fort Borough will receive $208,250, and the Rotary Club of Dallas Inc. is slated to receive $58,720.

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Pugh, Food Dignity Movement Help Citizens Affected by Skimming Scam

January 20, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is teaming up with Food Dignity Movement and local businesses to help distribute food boxes to the victims of the recent SNAP skimming scam that is affecting the 120th Legislative District. The drive-through event is happening tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health Hospital in Kingston

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Pugh Takes Oath of Office for First Term

Pugh Takes Oath of Office for First Term

January 8, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin her first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Pugh was elected in November to serve a two-year term representing the 120th Legislative District.

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