Jun. 25, 2019 /
![Education, Human Services Funding and Responsible Spending Highlight 2019-20 Budget, Rigby Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) today announced that the House of Representatives has passed House Bill 790, the General Appropriations portion of the state budget, by a 140-62 margin.
May. 20, 2019 /
![Forest Hills School District Receives School Safety Grants, Rigby Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) today announced that the Forest Hills School District has received a $25,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) as a part of the Safe Schools Initiative.
May. 17, 2019 /
![Rigby Collecting Worn American Flags at Johnstown, Sidman Offices]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) will be collecting torn and tattered American flags from now through July 26 at his Johnstown and Sidman district offices. The flags are being collected in preparation for an event planned by district office staff for the end of July.
May. 01, 2019 /
![Safety Grants Awarded to Schools in 71st District]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) today announced that school districts in the 71st District have been awarded $241,744 in grants via the School Safety and Security Grant Program. These funds will be used to create a safer learning environment for our students, allowing them to learn to their full potential.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Rigby, Langerholc Announce PENNVEST Project Approvals in Johnstown]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, (R-Bedford/Cambria/Clearfield) today announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, known as PENNVEST, has approved two projects set to take place within the City of Johnstown.
Apr. 16, 2019 /
![*Postponed Until Further Notice* --Rigby to Host Conversation about Eradicating PA’s Opioid Epidemic]()
WHAT: Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is hosting Jason Ronczka, vice president of operations for One Health Solutions, and members of the Executive Leadership Team to discuss a way to eradicate the opioid epidemic. One Health Solutions purchased Cambria Rowe Business College for its flagship location and will be investing millions of dollars in renovations. In addition to providing a solution to people fighting opioid abuse that could be court-ordered or voluntary, One Health Solutions will bring 100 jobs to Cambria County in the next three to five years.
Apr. 02, 2019 /
![Rigby Offers Veteran Outreach Hours on April 16 in Johnstown]()
JOHNSTOWN – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) will be offering veterans affairs outreach hours in his district office at 1340 Franklin St. in Johnstown on Tuesday, April 16, from 2-4:30 p.m. An accredited field service officer from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania will be available to assist veterans with a variety of issues.
Apr. 01, 2019 /
![Rigby to Host Conversation about Eradicating PA’s Opioid Epidemic]()
WHAT: Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is hosting Jason Ronczka, vice president of operations for One Health Solutions, and members of the Executive Leadership Team to discuss a way to eradicate the opioid epidemic. One Health Solutions purchased Cambria Rowe Business College for its flagship location and will be investing millions of dollars in renovations. In addition to providing a solution to people fighting opioid abuse that could be court-ordered or voluntary, One Health Solutions will bring 100 jobs to Cambria County in the next three to five years.
Mar. 26, 2019 /
![Rigby Announces More Than $282,000 in State Fire, EMS Grants]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) announced today that 19 fire and ambulance companies in the 71st District will receive $282,185 in grants from the Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program.
Mar. 12, 2019 /
![Rigby’s Bill to Reconnect People with Their Stolen Property, Fight Drug Trade, Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – To provide more time to recover stolen property, the House approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) that would allow for greater tracking by law enforcement of stolen jewelry and other items containing precious metals, as well as fight the opioid epidemic as the sales often fund the purchase of illegal drugs.
Feb. 05, 2019 /
![Rigby Disappointed in Wolf’s Call for Unrealistic Borrowing]()
HARRISBURG – Following the budget address that Gov. Tom Wolf delivered today to a joint session of the General Assembly, Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) released this statement:
Feb. 04, 2019 /
![House Committee Supports Rigby’s Bill to Thwart Theft, Combat Opioid Epidemic]()
HARRISBURG – The House Consumer Affairs Committee unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) that would allow for greater tracking by law enforcement of stolen jewelry and other items containing precious metals, as well as fight the opioid epidemic as the sales often fund the purchase of illegal drugs.
Feb. 04, 2019 /
![Rigby to Host Two District Office Open Houses in February]()
HARRISBURG – To introduce his staff and the state services they can provide, Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) will be hosting open houses at his district offices in February.
Jan. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) welcomed principals, superintendents and teachers representing schools in the 71st district to his office to hear from United States Army soldiers about the Army Reserve Minuteman Scholarship, which covers full tuition and fees or $10,000 per year toward room and board at any college or university served by an Army (ROTC) program.
Jan. 18, 2019 /
![Rigby Announces Committee Assignments for 2019-20 Legislative Session]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) was assigned to serve on four standing House committees during the 2019-20 legislative session: Children and Youth, Local Government, Urban Affairs and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness. The committees provide legislative oversight and help shape the language in bills that fall under their areas of responsibility.
Jan. 04, 2019 /
![Rigby Announces Office Locations in Johnstown and Sidman]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) and his staff are ready to serve residents of the 71st Legislative District at two locations. The main office is located at 1340 Franklin St., Johnstown, and the satellite office is at 125 Mary Drive, Suite B, Sidman.
Dec. 20, 2018 /
![Rigby to Take Oath of Office Jan. 1]()
WHAT: Rep.-elect Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) will take the oath of office as state representative of the 71st Legislative District.
Dec. 05, 2018 / Press Release
![Rigby Shares Toll-Free Phone Number for 71st District Residents]()
HARRISBURG – Rep.-elect Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) invites residents of the 71st District who have state-related questions to contact him toll-free by calling 855-271-9381 as his district office space is being finalized.