Jun. 05, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is pictured at the state Capitol with Bishop Carroll Catholic High School’s Thomas Urbain, winner of the Senator Clarence Bell Memorial Scholarship. The award was given by the American Bikers Aimed Towards Education (ABATE) during their Monday rally in Harrisburg.
May. 17, 2023 /
![Rigby Joins Veterans Oversight Group]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton to serve during the 2023-24 Legislative Session on the Veterans’ Home Advisory Council assigned to the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home.
May. 09, 2023 /
![Rigby to Host Open House Events]()
HARRISBURG – One week after opening a new district office in Somerset County, state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is hosting a pair of open house events in his two Cambria County offices.
Apr. 26, 2023 /
![Rigby to Open Somerset County District Office]()
HARRISBURG – Starting this Tuesday, May 2, state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) will be increasing his reach into Somerset County by opening a district office in Windber.
Apr. 19, 2023 /
![Rigby Announces Infrastructure Grant to Benefit Munster Township Residents]()
HARRISBURG – Clean water and an improved quality of life for residents of Munster Township are about to be realized thanks to action taken by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVEST), according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset).
Mar. 16, 2023 /
![Funding Approved for Local Emergency Service Upgrade, Says Rigby]()
HARRISBURG – A key component of Cambria County’s safety protocol will be upgraded thanks to a Commonwealth Finance Authority (CFA) grant, according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset).
Mar. 08, 2023 /
![Rigby Encouraged but Still Questioning Shapiro Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – The 2023-24 fiscal year spending plan proposed Tuesday by Gov. Josh Shapiro is drawing mixed feelings from state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset), who offered the following statement on the heels of the budget address:
Mar. 07, 2023 /
![Rigby Legislation Part of Teacher Incentive Package]()
HARRISBURG – Like many states, Pennsylvania is dealing with a shortage of teachers. State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) thinks he has part of the answer to that issue.
Feb. 14, 2023 /
![Rigby Applauds Ferndale Borough on Park Improvement Project]()
HARRISBURG - Ferndale Borough’s effort to rehabilitate Rigby Park is being boosted by a $170,000 grant it has been awarded through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program, according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset).
Feb. 07, 2023 /
![Rigby Announces Grants for Emergency Responders]()
HARRISBURG – Chicken barbecues and sandwich sales aren’t enough, emphasized state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset), himself a former emergency responder.
Feb. 03, 2023 /
![Rigby to Open New District Office]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) invites residents of the 71st Legislative District to stop by his new district office, which will open Monday, Feb. 6, at 7447 Admiral Peary Highway in Cresson.
Jan. 12, 2023 /
![Rigby Announces Infrastructure Award for Local Sewer Authority]()
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) is awarding more than $8.6 million to the Portage Area Sewer Authority for repairs and improvements to its sewer system, according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset).
Jan. 12, 2023 /
![Rigby to Share Scholarship Information with Area Educators]()
WHAT: Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) has invited principals, superintendents and guidance counselors representing schools in the 71st District to learn about the Army Reserve Minuteman Scholarship.
Jan. 11, 2023 /
![Rigby Congratulates St. Francis University on Receipt of Sexual Assault Prevention Grant]()
HARRISBURG – St. Francis University is receiving a $40,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education as part of the state’s effort to address sexual assault, harassment, and violence on college campuses, according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset).
Jan. 11, 2023 /
![Rigby to Share Scholarship Information with Area Educators]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) has invited principals, superintendents and guidance counselors representing schools in the 71st District to learn about the Army Reserve Minuteman Scholarship on Friday, Jan. 13, at 9 a.m. at Penn Highlands Community College in the LGI Conference Room on the Richland Campus.
Jan. 05, 2023 /
![On Call for Us All]()
By State Rep. Jim Rigby - 71st Legislative District
Oct. 20, 2022 /
![Rigby Leads Local Effort to Address Johnstown Housing, Crime Issues]()
HARRISBURG – The pending change in his constituency for the 2023-24 Legislative Session does not mean state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) will change his focus when it comes to the City of Johnstown.
Sep. 27, 2022 /
![Rigby to Honor County’s Vietnam Era Veterans]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) and local veterans’ officials will hold a ceremony this Saturday, Oct. 1, to recognize the service of Cambria County’s Vietnam War Era veterans by renaming the Oakridge Drive bridge which crosses U.S. Route 219 in Richland Township in their honor. The event will be held at 10 a.m. at Richland American Legion Post 849, 390 Oakridge Drive, Richland Township.
Sep. 26, 2022 /
![Rigby to Announce Details of Local Bridge Renaming]()
WHAT: A news conference will be held to announce details of a local bridge being renamed to honor Cambria County’s Vietnam War Era veterans.
Sep. 21, 2022 /
![Rigby Firefighter Training Bill Part of Legislative Effort to Further Support Emergency Responders]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) that would increase the amount of money dedicated to online firefighter training has unanimously passed the House as part of a consolidated effort to expand support for emergency responders.