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Saturday, May 18, 2024

State Rep. Marci Mustello

Recent News About State Rep. Marci Mustello

  • Mustello Announces $1.3 Million in State Funding for Local Transportation Improvements

    Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) has announced a significant boost in state funding for local transportation improvements in Butler County, with a total of $1.3 million being allocated for various projects. The grants, aimed at enhancing public safety and commerce in the region, were made possible through the Multimodal Transportation Fund."These funds are aimed directly at improving our local transportation assets, both within Butler City and at rural locations within the 11th District," stated Rep. Marci Mustello. "We have bridges that are currently in need of attention,...

  • Mustello Hosts Responsible Alcohol Management Instruction

    HARRISBURG – In an effort to provide training and resources to licensed establishments, their employees, and volunteers who are involved with serving alcohol at public festivals and events, Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) has announced that she will host a Responsible Alcohol Management Program (RAMP) certification class. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 6, from 6-9 p.m. at the Saxonburg Fireman’s Club located at 155 Pittsburgh St., Saxonburg.Rep. Mustello highlighted the significance of the RAMP program, stating, "Since its inception in 2016, the...

  • Mustello Announces Funding for Butler County Career School

    Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) has announced that the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School will receive $85,000 in funding as part of a program to purchase new equipment for career and technical education programs. The funding will be used to train students in high-demand occupations."Supporting programs that prepare the next generation of young adults for real-world careers is paramount to achieving success as individuals, while supporting the needs of businesses across Pennsylvania," said Mustello. "Vocational education is a critical component of tomorrow's...

  • Mustello Responds to Governor’s State Budget Proposal

    In response to Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed $48.34 billion budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, Representative Marci Mustello (R-Butler) expressed her concerns about the level of spending and the potential impact on taxpayers. She stated, "The level of new and excess spending in the governor's budget is staggering. Not only would this proposal exceed current state revenues and drain Pennsylvania's emergency reserves, but it would most certainly result in the need for tax increases, which I believe is not good for our businesses and not fair to Pennsylvania's working...

  • Hutchinson, Mustello Announce $2.1 Million in Water System Improvement Grants

    In an effort to improve water systems in Butler County, Rep. Marci Mustello and Sen. Scott Hutchinson have announced grants totaling $2.1 million. The borough of Chicora will receive $1.5 million, while the Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township will be awarded $600,000."These grants represent key investments in the future of these communities by protecting public health and ensuring a clean, reliable water supply for area residents," Mustello said. "Our local officials in Buffalo Township and Chicora Borough have done an excellent job in assessing the needs of these...

  • Senate Approves Mustello Bill to Assist Business Owners with Transfer Liquor Licenses

    The Pennsylvania state Senate has passed legislation that will assist business owners in transferring liquor licenses. The bill, sponsored by Representative Marci Mustello, allows for the transfer of liquor licenses that have received pre-approval, as long as a surcharge is paid.Under House Bill 38, liquor licenses for hotels, restaurants, clubs, distributors, importing distributors, and retail distributors can be transferred if the licensee is unable to meet the requirements for operating authority. However, this can only be done if the transfer request is accompanied by...