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Crawford County ranks 11th highest in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income at $15,142 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Crawford County received an average of $15,142 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 11th highest in Pennsylvania.

By Crawford Times | Mar 10, 2025

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Crawford County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.8% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $1,350 per capita to residents.

By Crawford Times | Mar 1, 2025

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Fire companies in Pennsylvania receive over $382K in state grants

By Crawford Times | Feb 11, 2025

Rep. Brad Roae has announced that 28 fire and emergency medical services companies in the 6th Legislative District have received grants totaling over $382,000.

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

By Crawford Times | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Crawford County Election Department regarding the candidates for the upcoming spring election on February 5, 2025.

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Roae criticizes Shapiro's budget for potential future tax hikes

By Crawford Times | Feb 4, 2025

Rep. Brad Roae from Crawford/Erie has expressed concerns regarding Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.

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Brad Roae named Republican chairman of Pennsylvania's House State Government Committee

By Crawford Times | Dec 3, 2024

State Representative Brad Roae has been appointed as the Republican chairman of the House State Government Committee for the 2024-25 Legislative Session.

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

By Crawford Times | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Crawford County Election Department on October 30, 2024.

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Roae urges fire and EMS teams to meet grant application deadline

By Crawford Times | Oct 16, 2024

Rep. Brad Roae has issued a reminder to fire companies, emergency medical service providers, and volunteer rescue squads about the approaching deadline for grant applications through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. The deadline is set for Sunday, October 20, at 4 p.m.

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Rep. Roae introduces bill for election result transparency

By Crawford Times | Aug 22, 2024

Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) recently introduced legislation to require the Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS) to display the number of precincts reporting on election night results, as was done about five years ago.

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Rep. Roae criticizes $47.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2024-25

By Crawford Times | Jul 11, 2024

HARRISBURG - Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued a statement in response to the nearly $47.6 billion Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget approved today.

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Roae Condemns Democrat Majority for Abysmal Waste of Time and Resources

By Crawford Times | Apr 29, 2024

House Republican State Government Committee Chairman Brad Roae criticized the Democrat majority in Harrisburg for what he described as a wasteful use of time and resources during a recent meeting. Roae expressed his frustration with the lack of timely consideration for legislative matters, specifically highlighting the handling of several resolutions by the Democrat majority.Roae pointed out the delayed vote on House Resolution 385, which aimed to name April 18 as Erie Day, despite being voted on 11 days after the date. He also criticized the last-minute passing of House...

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PA House Republicans Push for Voter ID Constitutional Amendment

By Crawford Times | Mar 25, 2024

Mar. 25, 2024 - HARRISBURG – House Republicans in Pennsylvania have announced their intention to advance a voter identification constitutional amendment using the discharge resolution process, following a year of the measure being stagnant in committee despite bipartisan support.House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler emphasized the widespread bipartisan backing for voter ID requirements, stating, "For nearly a year, this legislation has sat in committee. And that is despite poll after poll after poll telling us that requiring identification to vote at each and every...

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Roae to Host Two Final Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics

By Crawford Times | Mar 11, 2024

Representative Brad Roae of the 6th District in Pennsylvania has announced that he will be hosting two final Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PT/RR) clinics on Wednesday, March 13. The events will take place at the Shontz Memorial Library in Conneaut Lake from 10 a.m. to noon, and at the Bair Family Center in Linesville from 1-3 p.m.Roae emphasized that assistance with completing a Property Tax/Rent Rebate application should not come at a cost, stating, “No one should pay for assistance completing a Property Tax/Rent Rebate application.” He assured that his staff can efficiently...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Crawford County rise or fall in 2021?

By Crawford Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Crawford County received $3.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Crawford County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Crawford Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Crawford County received $4,676,452 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Twenty-Five Fire, EMS Companies Recipients of Grants, Roae Says

By Crawford Times | Feb 12, 2024

Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) has announced that 25 fire and emergency medical services companies in the 6th Legislative District have been awarded over $340,000 in grants. These grants, known as the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services grants, are aimed at providing financial support to these essential services."Equipment our fire and ambulance personnel need to do their jobs is expensive," Roae stated. "This grant program helps defray some of the costs so that fundraising does not become a burden on these hardworking men and women. I have supported this...

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Shapiro Budget Would Lead to Tax Increases, Roae Says

By Crawford Times | Feb 6, 2024

In response to Governor Josh Shapiro's 2024-25 budget proposal, Representative Brad Roae from Crawford/Erie expressed concerns about the potential for tax increases in the future. Roae emphasized that his constituents are already struggling with record high inflation under President Joe Biden and cannot afford additional tax burdens.Roae stated, "A tax increase about three years from now is the likely outcome if we pass Gov. Shapiro's budget proposal. You can't spend more than you take in and balance excessive budgets forever using reserve funds."He further argued that...

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Roae’s Offices Now Taking Appointments for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance

By Crawford Times | Jan 18, 2024

Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) has announced that his offices in Meadville, Linesville, and Cranesville are now accepting appointments to assist individuals in completing their Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications. The program is available to residents who are 65 years or older, widows and widowers who are 50 years or older, or individuals who are 18 years or older and have a disability, as long as they meet the income guidelines.Roae highlighted that several hundred more people in the 6th Legislative District will qualify for the program this year due to recent...

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Erie VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania

By Crawford Times | Sep 20, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Erie VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania published on Sept. 13.

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271 inmates were incarcerated in Crawford County in August

By Crawford Times | Sep 10, 2023

There were 271 inmates in Crawford County in August, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.