Sankey, Rigby Support Fiscally-Responsible State Budget Plan

Jun. 30, 2021 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Tommy Sankey (R-Osceola Mills) and Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) today voted to support Senate Bill 255, the primary piece of legislation which makes up the 2021-22 state budget package. The bill, which passed by a 140-61 margin, now goes to the state Senate for consideration.

Johnstown-Area Businesses Outline COVID-19 Rebound Challenges, Say Rigby, Causer

May. 20, 2021 /

JOHNSTOWN – In continuing to gather information on how Pennsylvania businesses are currently functioning following the COVID-19 pandemic and what assistance they may need moving forward, Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) along with House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and members of the committee met with area businesses and organizations to discuss how the COVID-19 mitigation orders impacted their past and current daily operations.

Rigby to Host Majority Policy Committee Hearing on Rebounding From COVID-19

May. 17, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) will be joined by House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and members of the committee for a hearing with area businesses and organizations about the challenges they face in rebounding from COVID-19 mitigation orders.

Local Schools Earn Food Safety Grants, Say Rigby, Sankey

Jan. 26, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Two Cambria County schools which applied for food safety grants through the Pennsylvania Department of Education can both claim success today, according to state Reps. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) and Tommy Sankey (R-Hastings).

Rigby Recognizes Grants for Preservation of Johnstown History

Sep. 09, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) is applauding continued efforts to recognize and revitalize historic portions of Johnstown and the surrounding area, following the awarding of four grants by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Rigby Notes National Recognition for Local Coal Refuse Clean-Up

Sep. 01, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Last week, the Johnstown Inclined Plane was nationally acclaimed when it earned a Save America’s Treasures matching grant. Now a local reclamation project is receiving nationwide notoriety, according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown).

Rigby Applauds Grant to Support Johnstown Incline

Aug. 28, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Everyone in Cambria County knows it. State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) is happy to see someone outside of Pennsylvania recognize the Johnstown Inclined Plane as more than just a local attraction.

CARES Funding Targeted for Greater Johnstown School District, Says Rigby

Aug. 26, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The Greater Johnstown Area School District will receive nearly $79,000 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding designated for specific schools that are economically disadvantaged and have demonstrated a need for additional support under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The money is targeted for Greater Johnstown Middle School, according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown).

Rigby Applauds Grants for Local Infrastructure Projects

Aug. 18, 2020 /

HARRISBURG - Three much-needed water and sewer projects in Johnstown and the surrounding area are the recipients of grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFAs) PA Small Water and H2O programs, according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown).

Rigby Praises Funding for Career and Technical Schools

Aug. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG - While recognizing the need to support all schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) wants to especially acknowledge the recent financial support given to career and technical education (CTE) by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Rigby: Levine Decision on Baseball in Pittsburgh is ‘Beyond Absurd’

Jul. 23, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) won’t deny the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our communities. Wednesday’s decision by Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine to deny the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team access to PNC Field in Pittsburgh, however, makes no sense.