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PA State Rep. Jill Cooper Representing PA's 55th Legislative District, serving parts of Westmoreland County Posts related to election campaigns will be removed.

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I hosted a House Republican Policy Committee hearing this week, titled Protecting Pennsylvania: Strengthening Fire and E...
10/16/2026

I hosted a House Republican Policy Committee hearing this week, titled Protecting Pennsylvania: Strengthening Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Policy hearings give lawmakers an opportunity to hear directly from stakeholders and professionals on pressing issues. That information can then be used to draft legislation.

Did you know that in the 1970s, Pennsylvania had nearly 300,000 volunteer firefighters? That number is now close to 37,000, a roughly 88% decline.

Regarding ambulance services, during 2023-24, 47 Pennsylvania ambulance companies closed their doors. Two of those closures included two regional departments, Lifestat Ambulance in Saltsburg and Jeannette EMS.

Forbes Road Volunteer Fire Department Chief Robert Rosatti and Murrysville Chief Administrator Michael Nestico provided important testimony that will certainly be used. I currently have a piece of legislation, House Bill 1152, which improves the reimbursement formula for ambulance services. But unfortunately, it has not yet been taken up by the House Emergency Services and Veterans Affairs Committee.

My weekly column provides a more thorough summary of the hearing and can be read here- https://repjillcooper.com/News/38933/Press-Releases/Latest-News-from-State-Capitol-and-55th-District.

You can watch the hearing here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGPawFl_8Vo&t=346s.

Oktoberfest at White Valley Park brought a day of German food, live music by The Kosmix and family fun while raising mon...
10/16/2026

Oktoberfest at White Valley Park brought a day of German food, live music by The Kosmix and family fun while raising money for local charities! The Murrysville/Export Rotary hosted this fun event! I enjoyed attending and seeing the community support an event that offered something for all families. Events like this give local support right here at home. So glad to see Bella Terra Stables there with their therapy horses!

Thank you to all who organized the event and I'm glad local charities will benefit. Prost!

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period is underway, and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) is reminding people...
10/16/2026

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period is underway, and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) is reminding people they can receive free, unbiased help understanding their options by talking with specially trained Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI) counselors.

PA MEDI counselors can help older adults make informed health insurance decisions that best fit their needs and budgets. They can also determine if an older adult may be eligible for any of Pennsylvania’s Medicare cost-savings programs, such as PACE/PACENET or Extra Help.
The counselors do not sell insurance products, nor do they endorse or recommend any insurance company, product or agent.

Call the Westmoreland Area Agency on Aging at 724-830-4444 or locate a PA MEDI event in your area by visiting the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s website at https://www.pa.gov/services/aging/request-help-understanding---enrolling-in-medicare-and-filing-ap. More information is available by calling the toll-free PA MEDI helpline at 1-800-783-7067 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Medicare Open Enrollment lasts until Monday, Dec. 7.

Cooler temperatures and fall colors make this the perfect time to get outside and enjoy everything the season has to off...
10/16/2026

Cooler temperatures and fall colors make this the perfect time to get outside and enjoy everything the season has to offer!

I enjoyed visiting Gillis Family Farm and taking in all the fall fun from the pumpkin patch, corn maze and other seasonal activities. As a family owned farm passed down through generations, the Gillis family continues a tradition that allows families a place to make their fall memories. Make sure you get out to visit their pumpkin patch! Their hours of operation are listed below.

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 to 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.

Thank you to the Gillis family for continuing to offer a great place to enjoy the fall season and providing a great local farm!

Responsible fi***rm ownership starts with education, and I was glad to host yet another fi***rms safety and rights semin...
10/16/2026

Responsible fi***rm ownership starts with education, and I was glad to host yet another fi***rms safety and rights seminar for my constituents.

Every time I sit through the seminar, I learn something new! There is so much information in this course that it is worth it to attend again even if you have already done it. These presentations are a valuable opportunity to review information, ask questions and learn about fi***rm safety and laws in Pennsylvania.

A special thank you to Fi****ms Owners Against Crime ILLEA (FOAC) Jim Stoker for delivering another informative presentation and for his continued willingness to share his knowledge with my constituents. I appreciate the time and effort he puts into presenting and sharing his expertise!

I appreciated the opportunity to meet with constituent Nicole Bennett and discuss disability related legislation. Hearin...
10/16/2026

I appreciated the opportunity to meet with constituent Nicole Bennett and discuss disability related legislation. Hearing firsthand perspectives is an important part of understanding how legislation affects people in their daily lives.

Thank you, Nicole, for sharing your insight and feedback. Your perspective was valuable and will help these important conversations moving forward.

After cosponsoring HB 2757 to make rye wh***ey Pennsylvania’s state spirit, I was invited by Iron City Distilling in Cre...
10/15/2026

After cosponsoring HB 2757 to make rye wh***ey Pennsylvania’s state spirit, I was invited by Iron City Distilling in Creighton for a tour of its distillery and lunch, where I learned about the company’s growing operation and lineup of Pennsylvania-made spirits.

Its Bessemer Rye Wh***ey draws inspiration from the rye wh***ey tradition dating back to the 1860s, connecting a piece of our past with today’s production. Everything Iron City uses comes from Pennsylvania, including 40-gallon oak barrels made from Pennsylvania oak. Iron City sets itself apart by continuing to make its wh***ey using traditional methods dating back to the 1860s.

As the sister company of Pittsburgh Brewing Company, Iron City sources its grain from Pennsylvania farms, works with a local master distiller and maintains strong ties to the community.

I’m excited to continue working to move HB 2757 across the finish line and make rye wh***ey Pennsylvania’s state spirit.

Thank you to Iron City Distilling President Peter Katz and his team for the warm welcome and the opportunity to learn more about the distilling process and the future plans for the business!

The 2026 General Election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The ballot includes candidates for governor, lieutenant gover...
10/15/2026

The 2026 General Election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The ballot includes candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. House of Representatives, and state House and Senate (in even-numbered senatorial districts).

If you are not already registered to vote, the deadline to do so is Monday, Oct. 19. You may register in person at your county elections office, by mail or by visiting the state’s online voter registration website at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx.

The last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot is Tuesday, Oct. 27. Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Apply for a ballot online at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/.

For more information about voting in the Commonwealth, including how to check your registration and voting location, visit www.vote.pa.gov.

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠, 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬  𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 ...
10/15/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠, 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨

Indiana, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists that superloads will continue to be transported from Schenley, PA through portions of Armstrong, Westmoreland and Indiana counties.

Anticipated travel dates are October 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and November 2, 3, 4 and 5. Travel dates and times may change due to weather or other delays. These loads will be using the same two-day travel schedule, routes and detours as previously announced. Dates include loaded travel from the Armstrong Terminal to Homer City and return trips to the Terminal with empty loads.

October 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30 and November 2, and 3, the superload will leave from the Armstrong Terminal at 9:00 AM. The superload will travel from the Armstrong Terminal in Schenley to Route 66 through Leechburg and Apollo to Delmont then on to Route 22. It will continue to the Westmoreland/Indiana County line on Route 22 towards Blairsville. It will then pull off at a staging area near Blairsville to install additional equipment as needed to continue transport.

Travel will resume at 7:00 PM along Route 22/119. Drivers west of the Indiana County line should expect to utilize a detour route. As the superload travels along Route 22/119 past Blairsville to the staging area along Route 119 drivers will be unable to pass the superload and can expect to travel at a very slow speed. All vehicles travelling on Route 22/119 west of the Indiana County line will detour using Bairdstown Road/West Market Street to East Market Street/Old William Penn Highway to the Route 22/119 interchange.

Drivers east of the Indiana County line should expect to encounter a rolling slowdown on Route 22 East while the superload is crossing the bridge over the Conemaugh River.

The following day, the load will continue on the route at 9:00 AM. It will travel onto Campbells Mill Road (Route 3011) to Blacklick Road (Route 3013) to the Homer City Power Plant. Both personal vehicles and truck traffic will be detoured at the Route 119 intersection with Campbells Mill Road south to Route 22 West. Proceed across Route 22 West then north on Route 217 to Blacklick Road.

Drivers should be aware that there will be multiple entities involved including es**rt vehicles, Pennsylvania State Police, and bucket trucks staged to lift wires as needed.

The superload will at times move like a rolling slowdown using two traffic lanes which will result in traffic stoppages and travel delays. Drivers should remain alert for this slow-moving, two-lane operation, which will travel approximately 10 - 25 miles per hour, or slower as needed, and use alternate routes when possible.

Throughout the superload travel schedules, additional single-day trips will be moving causing slowdowns but not closures along the route.

Travel times, route and detours for future superloads will be announced by PennDOT prior to approved transportation dates as needed.

Edwards Moving and Rigging of Shelbyville, KY will transport the loads.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

Pancakes, coffee, cars and supporting our law enforcement. I enjoyed stopping by Head Turners: Pittsburgh Chapter Cars, ...
10/15/2026

Pancakes, coffee, cars and supporting our law enforcement.

I enjoyed stopping by Head Turners: Pittsburgh Chapter Cars, Coffee and Pancakes at Pro Trucks and Cars in Murrysville. Head Turner's of Pittsburgh brought car enthusiasts together for a morning of fun and to raise money for AKV Back the Blue. This year is Pro Trucks and Cars 30th anniversary.

Thank you to everyone who organized and supported those who protect our communities!

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