Jaret Gibbons

Harrisburg, April 28 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, has announced that 16 local fire companies and one EMS squad are receiving more than $211,000 in state grants. Gibbons said the state grants can be used toward repairing, building or renovating facilities and can also be applied toward the purchase of new equipment, training or facility maintenance. “Our first responders save lives in time of need,” Gibbons said. “The vehicle and equipment upkeep can be very expensive and this grant award can be used to repay a possible debt-related loan.” The grants are made possible by the Fire Company and…

HARRISBURG, April 7 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, will assume a new leadership role as the Democratic chairman of the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee. Democratic Leader Frank Dermody tapped Gibbons for the post because of his legislative acumen and strong interest in the job-creating possibilities of Pennsylvania’s widespread tourism and recreational facilities. “Jaret Gibbons is a strong, independent voice in the state House for his constituents,” Dermody said. “Being a committee chairman will give him added responsibility for shaping statewide policies.” Gibbons enthusiastically accepted the new role and said he looks forward to working with members of…

State Rep. Jaret Gibbons today announced he will host two veterans specialists in his Ellwood City office next week. “I am happy to provide this service so veterans they can understand their rights and benefits,” Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, said. Stephanie Bengoa and Ryan Paglia will participate in the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 to lend help to veterans and their families. Bengoa of the American Legion Veterans Assistance Program will be in Gibbons’ office to assist veterans with understanding what benefits they have earned, filing appeals to existing claims, enrolling in the Veterans Administration health care…

HARRISBURG, March 16 – State Rep Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, said he voted in favor of the latest state budget proposal in an effort to keep schools open and continue to fund human services programs for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens The Republican majority proposed another state budget today that offered additional funding for schools, social services and agricultural programs without raising taxes. “I am very concerned for our children and senior citizens who have been the victims of continued bickering in the General Assembly,” Gibbons said. “I do not want to see schools in my area close because Governor Wolf and…

March 15, 2016 – State Representative Jaret Gibbons’, D – Lawrence/Beaver/ Butler, Ellwood City office will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Staff will be participating in an outreach program at Crescent Place. The Ellwood City office will reopen at 1 p.m. for business. Should a resident need assistance during the closure please contact our New Brighton office at 724-847-1725.

March 1 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons today announced he will host two veterans’ specialists in his Ellwood City office next week. “I am happy to provide this service so veterans they can understand their rights and benefits,” Gibbons said, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence. Stephanie Bengoa and Ryan Paglia will participate in the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 to lend help to veterans and their families. Bengoa, of the American Legion Veterans Assistance Program, will be in Gibbons’ office to assist veterans with understanding what benefits they have earned, filing appeals to existing claims, enrolling in the Veterans…