Jul. 17, 2019 / Press Release
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
Today in the House of Representatives, I commemorated the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks ....