JONESTOWN – With the deadline for the General Assembly to regulate skill games in Pennsylvania looming, Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) will soon introduce two pieces of legislation to legalize skill games and provide homeowners nearly $1 billion in additional property tax relief.
HARRISBURG – A dairy farm in Jackson Township was among 34 farms recently accepted into Pennsylvania’s farmland preservation program, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
HARRISBURG – More than $12 million in state funding will support two water infrastructure projects affecting people who live and work in the 102nd District, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
JONESTOWN – A newly created student essay contest invites Pennsylvania high school students to participate in a historic statewide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
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.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
WHAT: Dedication of the WO1 John Stephen Chrin Memorial Bridge on Pa. Route 934.
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).
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.
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).
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).
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.
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).
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.
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