Diamond to Offer Pop-Up Offices
JONESTOWN – To better serve constituents closer to their homes and businesses, Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) will start offering “pop-up offices” for staff to provide assistance with state-related matters.
Press Releases
Fire, EMS Grants Awarded to Support First Responders, Diamond Says
HARRISBURG – Grants awarded this week in Lebanon County will support fire companies and emergency medical services as they address building projects, purchase or repair equipment, conduct training, or reduce existing debt, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Lebanon Co. Farmland Preserved for the Future, Diamond Says
HARRISBURG – Three more farms in Lebanon County have been accepted into the state’s farmland preservation program, ensuring the land remains used for agriculture in perpetuity, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Governor’s Budget Proposal Foolhardy in Spending, Diamond Says
HARRISBURG – When Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his 2026-27 spending proposal to a joint session of the Legislature today, his $53.26 billion total for planned spending did not sit well with many members, including Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Grant Funding to Support Parks in 102nd District, Diamond Says
HARRISBURG – More than $275,000 in grant money coming to the 102nd District will help municipalities improve their parks, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Historic Schaefferstown Inc. Awarded State Grant, Lawmakers Say
SCHAEFFERSTOWN – A $9,000 grant awarded this week by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission will support Historic Schaefferstown Inc. as it provides educational programs about archaeology, Pennsylvania German dialect and other topics, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) and Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-Lancaster/Lebanon).
Lebanon Co. Farms Preserved for Future, Diamond Says
HARRISBURG – Three crop and livestock farms in Lebanon County have been accepted into the state’s farmland preservation program, ensuring they remain agricultural properties in perpetuity, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Bridge Dedicated for Fallen Vietnam Veteran John Chrin, Diamond Says
JONESTOWN – Signage unveiled this week designates a bridge on Pa. Route 934 in East Hanover Township as the WO1 John Stephen Chrin Memorial Bridge, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Diamond to Dedicate Roadway in Honor of Vietnam Veteran John Chrin
WHAT: Dedication of the WO1 John Stephen Chrin Memorial Bridge on Pa. Route 934.
Lebanon County Farmland Preserved for Future Generations, Diamond Says
HARRISBURG – A Bethel Township poultry farm has been accepted into the state’s farmland preservation program, ensuring it remains an agricultural property in perpetuity, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Diamond Bill on Access to Radon Data Passes House
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) to allow previous property owners to access radon data from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) passed the House 176-27 today.
Diamond Announces Grant for Railway Improvements
HARRISBURG – A $1 million grant awarded today to Allen Distribution will help to build three rail sidings serving a distribution center in Jackson Township, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Diamond Announces $280,000 in Fire, EMS Grant Funding
HARRISBURG – Seventeen fire and emergency medical service organizations in the 102nd District were awarded nearly $280,000 in funding through the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Democrats’ Continued Overspending Detrimental to PA’s Future, Diamond Says
HARRISBURG – As Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) listened to Gov. Josh Shapiro share details from his 2025-26 budget proposal today, the representative grew increasingly incensed by the concept of spending 7.5% more than the current fiscal year.
Diamond Announces Low-Interest Loan Awarded to Richland
HARRISBURG – A low-interest loan awarded this week to Richland Borough will help the municipality install a 500,000-gallon water tank, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Diamond Reappointed as Gaming Oversight Chairman
HARRISBURG – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) today announced his appointment to two House committees for the 2025-26 Legislative Session, including his return as Republican chairman of the House Gaming Oversight Committee.
Diamond Takes Oath for Sixth Term
JONESTOWN – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) took the oath of office Tuesday, Jan. 7
Diamond Applauds Commonsense Measure to Help Gamblers
HARRISBURG – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) today commended the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for withdrawing its immediate plans to pursue automatic removal from the self-exclusion list casinos use when prohibiting problem gamblers.
Grant to Support Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, Diamond Says
JONESTOWN – A $750,000 grant awarded this week will support further construction of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Grants to Support Fire Departments, Public Works Projects, Diamond Says
HARRISBURG – More than $600,000 in grant money awarded this week in the 102nd District will support parks, paving and other public works initiatives, and fire companies seeking critical, new technology, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
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