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Pugh to Host Boating Certification Course

Pugh to Host Boating Certification Course

June 9, 2026

LUZERNE –Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne), in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, is giving boaters in the 120th Legislative District an opportunity to brush up on their knowledge of boating regulations and requirements. The Boating Certification Course is scheduled to take place this Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Francis Slocum State Park Education Center, 565 Mt. Oliver Road, Wyoming.

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Legislators Announce Grants for Luzerne County Communities

May 21, 2026

HARRISBURG – State grant funding totaling $3,052,008 has been awarded for 25 projects in the 20th Senatorial District in Luzerne County, according to state Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), and state Reps. Alec Ryncavage (R-119) and Brenda Pugh (R-120). A total amount of $11,368,276 has been awarded for 72 projects throughout all of Luzerne County.

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Pugh’s Event to Feature Many Options to Help Residents

Pugh’s Event to Feature Many Options to Help Residents

May 4, 2026

LUZERNE –Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is giving residents of the 120th Legislative District an opportunity to get rid of unwanted items safely and properly. The “Free Paper Shredding and Tire Recycling” event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the West Side Career and Technology Center, 75 Evans St., in Pringle.

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Pugh Legislation Targets Disproportionate ‘Rain Tax’

April 6, 2026

HARRISBURG – To address the unfair fee structure impacting homeowners, small businesses and nonprofit organizations from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced House Bill 2360, legislation that will preserve environmental outcomes and ensure costs are distributed fairly and responsibly across the Commonwealth.

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Fire, EMS Grants Awarded to Luzerne County

February 13, 2026

HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) and Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) today are celebrating that nearly $950,000 was awarded to fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in their legislative areas through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

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Pugh Legislation Targets Disproportionate ‘Rain Tax’

February 2, 2026

HARRISBURG – To address the unfair fee structure impacting homeowners, small businesses and nonprofit organizations from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) plans to introduce legislation that will preserve environmental outcomes and ensure costs are distributed fairly and responsibly across the Commonwealth.

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Defending Our Daughters: Make the Promise

January 7, 2026

HARRISBURG – As a lifelong advocate for children, families and fairness, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is inviting Pennsylvanians to join the “Defending Our Daughters” campaign and stand up for the next generation of female athletes across the Commonwealth.

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Baker, Pugh Announce Millions in Grant Funding for Watershed Restoration, Parks and Community Projects

December 18, 2025

HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today announced the approval of funding totaling more than $6.7 million for environmental, recreational and community improvement projects across Luzerne County. The grants were awarded through multiple Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) programs, including the Watershed Restoration Protection Program; the Sewage Facilities Program; the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program; and statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funding.

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Pugh Demands Answers for Commonwealth Contract Termination

December 10, 2025

LUZERNE – Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today issued the following statement regarding the debacle that is ensuing after a state vendor responsible for delivering the Commonwealth’s pre-sort mail was terminated for not performing its job, resulting in thousands of Pennsylvanians not receiving their mail in a timely manner, if at all.

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