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Pike County: Income Maintenance made up 1.5% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Pike County, providing an average of $849 per capita to residents.

By North Pocono News | Mar 22, 2025

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Pike County residents received $12,484 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 49th in Pennsylvania

In 2022, residents of Pike County received an average of $12,484 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th lowest in Pennsylvania.

By North Pocono News | Mar 17, 2025

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Wayne County ranks 12th highest in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income at $14,968 in 2022

By North Pocono News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Wayne County received an average of $14,968 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th highest in Pennsylvania.

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Wayne County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.9% of income in 2022

By North Pocono News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Wayne County, providing an average of $1,015 per capita to residents.

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FOIA Request Sent to Pike County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By North Pocono News | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Pike County Election Department on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Pike County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By North Pocono News | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Pike County Election Department on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Wayne County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By North Pocono News | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Wayne County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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Pike County awarded $3.5M for new cancer respite center

By North Pocono News | Nov 1, 2024

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FOIA Request Sent to Pike County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By North Pocono News | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Pike County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Wayne County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By North Pocono News | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Wayne County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

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Nearly $5 million awarded to Northeast Pennsylvania schools and municipalities

By North Pocono News | Oct 23, 2024

Reps. Jonathan Fritz and Jeff Olsommer, along with Sens. Lisa Baker and Rosemary Brown, have announced the allocation of nearly $5 million in grants to schools and municipalities across Northeast Pennsylvania. The funding comes from Local Share Account (LSA) grants and Public School Facility Improvement grants provided by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).

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Hearing discusses obstacles facing Pennsylvania's tourism industry

By North Pocono News | Sep 20, 2024

Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the obstacles and opportunities facing Pennsylvania’s tourism industry. A 2024 report from the Pennsylvania Tourism Office found that the Commonwealth’s tourism industry generated $76.7 billion in economic impact, supported 486,871 jobs, and contributed $4.7 billion in state and local taxes in 2022.

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House GOP to hold hearing on Pennsylvania’s tourism potential

By North Pocono News | Sep 18, 2024

House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Passport to Prosperity: Unleashing Pennsylvania’s Tourism Potential” to discuss the obstacles and opportunities facing Pennsylvania’s tourism industry.

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U.S. Rep.Cartwright votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By North Pocono News | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Rep. Olsommer explains 'no' vote on Pennsylvania state budget

By North Pocono News | Jul 12, 2024

Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) issued a statement explaining his decision to vote against the annual state budget.

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Rep. Jeff Olsommer explains opposition to recent education funding bill

By North Pocono News | Jun 13, 2024

Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) issued a statement following his "no" vote on an education funding bill, expressing concerns over the use of students in political debates and the lack of accountability for the additional funding.

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Olsommer announces district assistance availability at local senior centers

By North Pocono News | Jun 10, 2024

State Representative Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) announced today that staff from his district office will be available at several senior centers to assist individuals with various services.

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State grants awarded totaling over $900K for community projects

By North Pocono News | May 22, 2024

State grants totaling $929,713 have been awarded to local projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), according to state officials.

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Olsommer signs resolution to advance voter ID amendment proposal

By North Pocono News | May 21, 2024

In his first official act, newly sworn-in state Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) joined 100 of his House colleagues and signed the discharge resolution to advance House Bill 891 from the House State Government Committee.

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Jeff Olsommer sworn in as representative for Pennsylvania's 139th district

By North Pocono News | May 21, 2024

Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) was sworn into office today to represent the people of the 139th Legislative District.