State Rep. Rich Irvin
Recent News About State Rep. Rich Irvin
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Rep. Rich Irvin Encourages Seniors to Attend Safe Driving Program for Insurance Discounts
Rep. Rich Irvin, representing the 81st Legislative District in Pennsylvania, is hosting a Seniors for Safe Driving class on Friday, May 31, in Shippensburg. The program is designed to help motorists aged 55 and older sharpen their driving skills and potentially qualify for a discount on their auto insurance premiums.“This is a great class in which participants always walk away with valuable information and some helpful driving tips geared specifically for older motorists,” said Irvin. “I encourage all interested drivers to register for the class.”The Seniors for Safe...
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Irvin, Mastriano Announce $450,000 for Shippensburg Area Middle School Campus Improvements
On March 26, 2024, Rep. Rich Irvin and Sen. Doug Mastriano made a significant announcement regarding funding for improvements at the Shippensburg Area Middle School campus.The funding of $450,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Multimodal Fund will be utilized for the construction of a new access road at the middle school located in Shippensburg Borough. Representative Rich Irvin emphasized the importance of student safety, stating, "Student safety is always the top priority, which is why this funding was requested." He further added, “Better management of...
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Irvin to Host 2024 Senior Expo April 11
Rep. Rich Irvin of the Franklin/Huntingdon area has announced that he will be hosting the 2024 Senior Expo on April 11 at the Smithfield Fire Hall in Huntingdon. The event, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., aims to cater to the needs of senior citizens and their caregivers."I invite all area senior citizens and their caregivers to attend this annual event, which includes lots of materials and information on health, financial matters, state programs, volunteer opportunities and much more geared specifically for older adults. There will also be raffle prize drawings, live...
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Irvin Announces Funding for Area Fire, EMS Companies
HARRISBURG - Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Franklin/Huntingdon) has announced funding being awarded to emergency responder organizations in the 81st Legislative District under the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program."The men and women who dedicate their time to serving our communities through their work with our fire and EMS companies deserve our heartfelt appreciation today and every day," said Irvin. "They do this work primarily on a volunteer basis with limited funding for equipment, training and other necessities in order to perform their jobs to the best...
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Irvin, Policy Committee Seek to Advance Broadband in Rural Pennsylvania
In an effort to address the lack of broadband access in rural Pennsylvania, Representative Rich Irvin and the House Republican Policy Committee recently convened in Huntingdon for a hearing on "Advancing Our Rural Connectivity." The goal of the hearing was to bring attention to the issue and find ways to improve broadband infrastructure in rural areas.During the hearing, various testifiers highlighted the challenges faced by rural communities due to limited broadband access. Huntingdon County Commissioner Jeff Thomas emphasized the county's commitment to ensuring...