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07-05-2025
- Business
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Rep. Ryncavage: Agreement reached to save NEPA tax credit; discussions continue
May 7—NEWPORT TWP. — State Rep. Alec Ryncavage on Wednesday said an agreement has been reached to preserve the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit for Nanticoke and Newport Township. Rep. Ryncavage, R-Hanover Township, said the decision came following key discussions ahead of Wednesday's House Finance Committee meeting. Discussions with Rep. Ryncavage and the bill's stakeholders Wednesday morning prompted an agreement on a path forward to protect the critical tax incentive that he said supports future development and family-sustaining jobs in Northeast Pennsylvania. "Following productive conversations, we've agreed there is a path forward to save this vital tax credit," Rep. Ryncavage said. "It's important not only for attracting future investment in Nanticoke and Newport Township, but for the working families and skilled tradespeople of Northeast Pennsylvania who stand to benefit most." In a show of bipartisan cooperation, Rep. Ryncavage said he withdrew his amendment in committee with the understanding that all parties would work together on a mutually agreed-upon amendment. He said the revised language would be introduced for consideration when the bill gets called for a vote before the entire House of Representatives. "The unamended bill passed the House Finance Committee on a party-line vote of 14-12, with all Democrats voting in favor and all Republicans opposed," Rep. Ryncavage said, "We remain hopeful that with the inclusion of language that supports natural gas and protects key incentives for Northeast Pennsylvania like the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit, Republican members will ultimately be able to join in support when the bill comes before the full House." Rep. Ryncavage said he is grateful all parties were able to come together in good faith and prioritize what's best for the communities. "This isn't about one company — it's about keeping Northeast PA competitive for the kinds of development our region deserves," Rep. Ryncavage said. The Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit was originally established to support large-scale energy projects, create union construction jobs, and drive long-term economic growth and revitalization. Its preservation remains a key issue for Luzerne County's future. Rep. Ryncavage said it is unknown when the bill will be placed on the House calendar for its next consideration, but in the meantime, all parties have committed to working together on language that protects the intent and economic impact of Act 66 of 2022. The Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit was originally established to support large-scale energy projects, create union construction jobs, and drive long-term economic growth and revitalization. "Its preservation remains a key issue for Luzerne County's future," Rep. Ryncavage said. The history Rep. Ryncavage raised concerns on Tuesday about House Bill 500 of 2025 — introduced by freshman Rep. John Inglis of Allegheny County — that proposed to remove the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit, which was designed for Northeast Pennsylvania, and reallocate those incentives to other parts of the state. If passed, Ryncavage said the bill would strip the region of a critical economic development tool designed to help it grow. He also commented on how the proposal, if approved, would affect future development in NEPA. "We now have a federal administration that is more favorable toward natural gas and energy production at a time when demand is reaching all-time highs, driven by AI, data centers, and rising utility costs," he said. "In business, investment goes where investment is welcomed. If we want that investment here in Luzerne County, we cannot afford to strip away the very incentives designed to attract it." In his legislative newsletter, Ryncavage explained that back in October 2021, Luzerne County residents were introduced to a transformative proposal — a $6 billion manufacturing facility by Texas-based Nacero, planned for a former coal mining site in Nanticoke and Newport Township. Ryncavage said he and other legislators and economic development and labor officials felt the plant would have produced gasoline using natural gas and renewable natural gas, promising thousands of family-sustaining jobs and a major boost to the regional economy. According to Ryncavage, at the time when the proposal was announced, Nacero projected the creation of 3,500 construction jobs across all trades and 450 permanent high-tech positions, paying an average of $85,000 per year. The project earned bipartisan support, with praise from leaders across the aisle, including U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser and former U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright and. However, Ryncavage said some local residents expressed concern about having such a facility near their homes. In 2022, Act 66, known as the PA Economic Development for a Growing Economy tax credit program, was signed into law. This bipartisan initiative, authored by Republican lawmakers and enacted under Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, established targeted incentives to attract major industries to Pennsylvania. Included in this legislation was the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit — which was crafted specifically to bring economic investment to areas like Nanticoke and Newport Township. Reach Bill O'Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Politics
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WATCH: PA State Representative's office firebombed
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating the firebombing of a state representative's office in Luzerne County. A suspect was caught on security camera video around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night lighting what police are describing as a Molotov cocktail-like device and throwing it at the front of the office of PA State Representative Alec Ryncavage, (R) PA 119th District, on North Walnut Street. Ryncavage told 28/22 News when they showed up to the office Thursday morning they found shattered beer bottles, along with some kind of liquid covering the entrance door. It wasn't until the checked the security video that they realized what happened. There are no reported injuries at this time. This is a developing story and we will have more information on it as it becomes available. Reporter Andy Mehalshick will have more on this story throughout the day on 28/22 News starting at noon on WYOU. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-02-2025
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Legislators announce grants for Luzerne County fire, EMS companies
Feb. 12—WILKES-BARRE — Hundreds of thousands of dollars were awarded to Luzerne County fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies through the 2024-25 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. Rep. Alec Ryncavage, R-Hanover Township; Rep. Brenda Pugh, R-Dallas Township; Rep. Jamie Walsh, R-Ross Township; Rep. Dane Watro, D-Hazleton, and Sen. Dave Argall, R-Pottsville, all announced grants in their districts. "This is great news for our dedicated first responders, who already do an amazing job protecting our communities," said Ryncavage. "This funding will go a long way to help our brave men and women keep us safe." Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, or reduction of existing debt. The ongoing funding program was created by the General Assembly. All grants are generated from slot machine gaming proceeds, not General Fund tax revenue. "First responders in the 120th Legislative District are always prepared and ready to help, and this funding will enable them to keep pressing forward to keep us safe," Pugh said. "I'm so thankful our local companies are receiving these funds." "We deeply appreciate the unwavering dedication and hard work of our first responders, who consistently provide our local communities with excellent service," said Walsh. " I am pleased to see so many of them continue to apply for this annual financial support from the state." "We deeply appreciate the tireless efforts and commitment of our first responders, whose exceptional work keeps communities throughout the 116th District safe," Watro said. "Many companies face financial challenges and struggle with raising money, making this annual state initiative a reliable source of funding, enabling them to continue their crucial life-saving duties." "I'm thankful so many local fire and EMS companies were awarded these highly competitive funds," said Argall. "These grants are well-deserved and will help our brave first responders with their critically important and dangerous jobs." The local grants are as follows: —A.K. Mowery Hose Company No. 3 — $12,018.46. —Askam Fire Company No. 6 — $12,663.99. —Back Mountain Regional Fire and EMS Inc. (Fire) — $26,601. —Back Mountain Regional Fire and EMS Inc. (EMS) — $30,000. —Breslau Hose Company No. 5 — $12,879.17. —Columbian Volunteer Fire Department (Fire) — $14,815.77. —Courtdale Volunteer Hose Company (Fire) — $12,233.63. —Dennison Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 — $12,234. —Diamond Engine Hose Hook and Ladder Company No. 2 — $16,107. —Exeter Hose Company No. 1 (Fire) — $12,448.81. —Fairmount Township Volunteer Fire and Ambulance (fire) — $12,234. —Fairmount Township Volunteer Fire and Ambulance (EMS) — $15,000. —East End Engine and Hose Company No. 3 — $13,955. —Forty Fort Volunteer Fire Company (Fire) — $12,664. —Fourteenth Ward Fire Company — $12,879. —Franklin Hose Company No. 2 — $12,448.81. —Franklin Hose Company No. 4 — $12,663.99. —Freeland Fire Department — $15,031. —Freeland Northside Community Ambulance Association — $15,000. —Glen Lyon Alden Volunteer Hose Company — $24,448.81. —Goodwill Hose Company No. 2 Plymouth — $13,739.88. —Goodwill Hose Company No. 1 — $12,233.63. —Hanover Fire Company No. 4 — $13,309.52. —Hanover Township Community Ambulance Association Inc. — $15,000. —Hanover Township Fire Department — $15,676.48. —Harding Fire Company (Fire) — $13,739.88. —Harveys Lake Fire and Ambulance Association (fire) — $12,018. —Harveys Lake Fire and Ambulance Association (EMS) — $15,000. —Harwood Fire Company — $12,879. —Hazleton City Fire Department — $16,322. —Hazleton Heights Volunteer Fire Company — $13,094. —Hazleton Rescue Squad — $13,094. —Hobbie Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 — $12,664. —Hunlock Creek Volunteer Fire Company — $12,018. —Huntingdon Valley Volunteer Fire Company (fire) — $12,018. —Huntingdon Valley Volunteer Fire Company (EMS) — $8,000. —Independent Fire Company No. 1 Inc. (Fire) — $10,390. —Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department of Luzerne County (Fire) — $12,233.63. —Jonathan R. Davis Volunteer Fire Department — $12,234. —Kingston Fire Department (Fire) — $15,030.95. —Kingston Firemen's Community Ambulance Association (EMS) — $15,000. —Kunkle Fire Company Inc. (Fire) — $13,094.35. —Kunkle Fire Company Inc. (EMS) — $30,000. —Lake Silkworth Volunteer Fire Company — $12,664. —Lape Hose Company No. 2 — $13,094.35. —Larksville Community Ambulance — $15,000. —Larksville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 — $12,018.46. —Luzerne Volunteer Fire Department — $12,233.63. —Maltby Volunteer Fire Company (Fire) — $12,018.46. —Mocanaqua Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Inc. — $12,449. —Mountaintop Community Ambulance — $10,000. —Mountaintop Hose Company No. 1 — $14,385.41. —Mt Zion Bicentennial Fire Company (Fire) — $12,879.17. —Nanticoke City Fire Department — $14,385.41. —Nanticoke Fire Department and Community Ambulance — $15,000. —Nescopeck Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 — $12,664. —Nuremberg Weston Volunteer Fire Company — $13,740. —Newport Township Consolidated Fire Company — $12,233.63. —Pioneer Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company — $13,524.70. —Pioneer Fire Company No. 1 — $14,385. —Plymouth Community Ambulance Association Inc. — $15,000. —Plymouth Borough Fire Company — $12,448.81. —Plymouth Fire Company No. 1 — $12,879.17. —Pond Hill-Lily Lake Ambulance Association — $15,000. —Pond Hill-Lily Lake Volunteer Fire Company — $12,018. —Rescue Hose Company No. 1 — $12,879.17. —Salem Township Volunteer Fire Company — $25,525. —Shavertown Fire Department (Fire) — $13,955.06. —Shickshinny Volunteer Ambulance Association Inc. — $15,000. —Stickney Fire Company No. 1 — $12,018.46. —Slocum Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 — $12,664. —Sugarloaf Fire Company (fire) — $12,018. —Sugarloaf Fire Company (EMS) — $14,966. —Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company — $14,385. —Swoyersville Hose Company (Fire) — $12,664. —Transfer Volunteer Fire Department (Fire) — $13,524.70. —Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (Fire) — $12,664. —Valley Regional Fire and Rescue Inc. (fire) — $13,525. —Valley Regional Fire and Rescue Inc. (EMS) — $15,000. —Warrior Run Volunteer Fire Company — $12,018.46. —West Hazleton Borough Fire Department — $13,309. —West Hazleton Fire Department — $13,094. —West Hazleton Fire Hose Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 — $13,309. —West Wyoming Hose Company No. 1 (Fire) — $45,000. —White Haven Fire Company No. 1 — $13,525. —White Haven Rescue Unit Inc. — $15,000. —Woodward Hill Hose Company No. 4 — $13,094.35. —Wright Township Volunteer Firemen's Association — $15,246.13. —Wyoming Hose Company No. 1 (Fire) — $13,094.35. —Wyoming Volunteer Hose Company No. 2 (Fire) — $12,233.63. Reach Bill O'Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.
