Jun. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG– Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford), chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee, announced his committee moved a constitutional amendment aiming to privatize the sale of liquor in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 03, 2022 /
![Hooversville Bridge Dedication Honors Fallen Hero]()
HARRISBURG?–?A local Korean War serviceman who died in combat was commemorated on Wednesday, June 1, when a Somerset County bridge was dedicated in his memory.
May. 31, 2022 /
![Metzgar to Designate PFC Howard Hahn Memorial Bridge in Hooversville Borough]()
WHAT: The bridge on State Route 4021 over the Stonycreek River in Hooversville Borough will be designated as the Private First Class Howard Hahn Memorial Bridge. Hahn, a Hooversville native, was killed in action during the Korean War on March 19, 1953.
Apr. 20, 2022 /
![Metzgar, Stefano Announce $53 Million Secured to Boost Route 219 Project]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) announced $53 million of Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) funds has been secured for the U.S. Route 219 project.
Apr. 13, 2022 /
![House Passes Legislation to Restore Whole Milk in Schools, Says Metzgar]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) supported legislation today that would allow school boards or administrators to purchase whole or 2% Pennsylvania milk and make it available to students. House Bill 2397 goes to the Senate for its consideration.
Apr. 12, 2022 /
![Metzgar: ‘We Must Follow the Science’]()
HARRISBURG – In order to maintain a level playing field for women’s sports, Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) voted in favor of House Bill 972, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Feb. 15, 2022 / Press Release
![Grant Program to Provide Funding to Eligible Ambulance Companies, Says Metzgar]()
HARRISBURG?– Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) announced that eligible emergency medical services (EMS) companies will be notified by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) about how they can receive additional grant funding to support their work during the ongoing pandemic
Feb. 10, 2022 /
![Metzgar Announces Local Fire, EMS Grants in Somerset County]()
HARRISBURG–Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) announced today that nearly $288,000 in grant funding, from a program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner, were awarded to 21 fire and EMS companies in the Somerset County portion of the 69th District.
Feb. 10, 2022 /
![Metzgar, Topper Announce Local Fire, EMS Grants in Bedford County]()
HARRISBURG– Reps. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) announced today that approximately $193,000 in grant funding, from a program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner, were awarded to 16 fire and EMS companies in Bedford County.
Feb. 03, 2022 /
![Metzgar’s Bill to Dedicate Bridge to Fallen Hero Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG–Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) announced today that Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law his bill designating a bridge in Somerset County to honor a fallen United States Marine.
Jan. 21, 2022 /
![Metzgar Announces $25,000 School Safety Grant Awarded to Rockwood Area School District]()
HARRISBURG – The Rockwood Area School District has been awarded a $25,000 Safe Schools Targeted Grant, according to Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford). The funding will be used to purchase equipment to better protect students.
Dec. 22, 2021 /
![EITC Scholarships Awarded to Families in Somerset County, Says Metzgar]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) announced today that families at Somerset Christian School and St. Peter School in Somerset received Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) scholarships from the Bridge Educational Foundation for the 2021-22 school year as part of the state’s EITC program.
Dec. 14, 2021 /
![Restoring Balance of Power and Election Integrity Remain Priorities, Says Metzgar]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) announced today that the House advanced several proposed constitutional amendments to address the balance of power and elections in the Commonwealth.
Dec. 09, 2021 /
![Metzgar, Stefano Announce Critical Funding Distributed to Uphold Pennsylvania’s History]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced today that Somerset County received $9,000 to preserve and maintain Pennsylvania’s history. The money comes from the Cultural and Historical Support and Historical and Archival Records Care (HARC) Grants.
Nov. 19, 2021 /
![Stefano and Metzgar Announce $250,000 Grant to Rehab Railroad Tracks]()
HARRISBURG – Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-69) announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) awarded a $250,000 grant to PBS Coals through the CFA’s Multimodal Transportation Fund Program. The funding will be used to rehabilitate railroad tracks for the Cambria Prep Plant located in Stoneycreek Township, Somerset County.
Nov. 16, 2021 /
![Metzgar: ‘We Must Continue to Uphold Second Amendment Rights for Law-Abiding Pennsylvanians’]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation to uphold the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.
Nov. 10, 2021 /
![Metzgar: We Must Provide Effective Broadband Service to Everyone]()
HARRISBURG – As we continue to explore the best possible solutions to address the multitude of issues surrounding rural broadband, Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) participated in a joint hearing with the House Consumer Affairs Committee and Senate Communications and Technology Committee on how residents in the Commonwealth can better perform their daily tasks.
Oct. 28, 2021 /
![Metzgar, Stefano to Honor Local Veterans in Somerset County]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) announced today they will be hosting a breakfast to honor local veterans on Friday, Nov. 5, at 8:30 a.m., at the Stoystown American Legion, located at 359 N. Club Road in Stoystown.
Oct. 20, 2021 /
![Stefano, Metzgar Announce More Than $24.6 Million to Create More Viable Water Systems]()
SOMERSET – Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-69) announced that Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) approved funding to improve more viable water systems while minimizing the financial burden on residential customers.
Sep. 28, 2021 /
![Metzgar to Hold Joint Hearing on Supply Chain Disruption]()
WHAT: Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) will co-chair a hearing about the Liquor Control Board’s supply chain disruption.