Jul. 17, 2019 / Press Release
![Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline Extended, Metzgar Says]()
SOMERSET - Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) announced that the deadline to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate has been extended to Dec. 31.
Jun. 28, 2019 /
![Metzgar Bill to Eliminate Inheritance Tax for Children Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – To provide relief to taxpayers, the House of Representatives today approved Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar’s (R-Bedford/Somerset) House Bill 262, which eliminates the inheritance tax for children under the age of 21 and includes other tax exemptions, as part of the 2019-20 state budget.
Jun. 24, 2019 /
![Metzgar, Dowling to Host Senior Expo in Somerset]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) and Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) invite residents to attend their 11th Annual Senior Expo on Thursday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will once again be held at the Somerset County Technology Center, located at 281 Technology Drive in Somerset.
Apr. 29, 2019 /
![Metzgar Bills to Improve Prison Staff Safety Subject of House Hearing]()
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee heard today about the need to better protect staff who work in state correctional facilities from violent inmates as part of a hearing on a package of prison reform bills by Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset).
Mar. 06, 2019 /
![Property Tax/Rent Rebate Forms Available at Metzgar’s Offices]()
SOMERSET – Forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for 2018 rebates are now available at Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) offices
Jan. 24, 2019 /
![Metzgar, Topper Named Deputy Whips for the 2019-20 Session]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) and Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) have been appointed by Majority Whip Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) to serve as Deputy whips during the 2019-20 session.
Oct. 30, 2018 /
![Metzgar Announces School Safety Grants for Area School Districts]()
SOMERSET – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) announced that several school districts in the 69th District were awarded state funding today to assist with improving student safety through a new grant program.
Sep. 20, 2018 /
![Metzgar Announces Grant for Somerset Library]()
SOMERSET – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) today announced that the Mary S. Biesecker Public Library in Somerset is the recipient of a $222,394.76 Keystone grant to improve its facility.
Jul. 11, 2018 /
![Metzgar, Dowling to Host Senior Expo in Somerset]()
HARRISBURG – Continuing the tradition of assisting residents, Reps. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) and Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) will host the 10th Annual Senior Expo on Monday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is returning to the Somerset County Technology Center, located at 281 Technology Drive in Somerset.
Mar. 26, 2018 /
![Save the Date for Somerset Senior Expo Hosted by Metzgar, Dowling]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) and Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) encourage senior citizens to save the date for their 10th Annual Senior Expo. The event is returning to the Somerset County Technology Center, located at 281 Technology Drive in Somerset, and will be held Monday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Feb. 12, 2018 /
![Metzgar, Topper Announce Farming Workshops]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) and Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) announced the Pennsylvania State Council of Farm Organizations (PSCFO), in conjunction with the state Department of Agriculture, will hold a community service seminar at the Bedford Grange Mutual Insurance Company, 477 Pitt St. in Bedford, on Thursday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Feb. 08, 2018 /
![Property Tax/Rent Rebate Forms Available at Metzgar’s Offices]()
SOMERSET – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) announced that forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for 2017 rebates are now available at his offices.
Feb. 01, 2018 /
![Metzgar Announced $290,000 Grants to Somerset County First Responders]()
SOMERSET – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) announced today that $290,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 22 emergency medical and fire companies in Somerset County.
Nov. 14, 2017 /
![Stefano, Metzgar Announces State Grants for Somerset County Transportation Projects]()
HARRISBURG – Two area businesses and the County of Somerset have been awarded more than $1 million in state grants funding for projects that will improve transportation infrastructure, promote public safety and enhance economic development in the 32nd Senatorial District, according to Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) and Representative Carl Walker Metzgar (R-69).
Nov. 13, 2017 /
![Stefano, Metzgar to Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) will host a complimentary breakfast to honor military veterans for their service to our country and communities.
Nov. 08, 2017 /
![Stefano, Metzgar to Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) will host a complimentary breakfast to honor military veterans for their service to our country and communities.
Oct. 25, 2017 /
![Metzgar Reminds Residents of Property Tax Ballot Question]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) reminds voters that they will see a property tax reform referendum on the ballot for the General Election on Tuesday. Nov. 7.
Sep. 28, 2017 /
![Somerset County Library Selected for State Initiative, Metzgar Announced]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) announced today the Somerset County Library was chosen to take part in the state’s Turning Outward Initiative to improve library services and resources.
Sep. 22, 2017 /
![Dowling/Metzgar to Host Gun Rights Seminar in Meyersdale]()
MEYERSDALE – The Second Amendment and gun owners’ rights will be the subject of a Gun Rights Seminar to be hosted by Reps. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) and Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Meyersdale Community Center, 215 Main St., Meyersdale.
Sep. 11, 2017 /
![Metzgar Commemorated the Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks]()
Today in the House of Representatives, I commemorated the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks ....