Press Releases

Schmitt: Budget Cuts Local Education Dollars, Spends Too Much

Jul. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Following approval of the state budget, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona), who voted against the spending plan, issued this statement:

Schmitt Introduces Legislation to Improve PA Rail Safety

May. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Working to avert a hazardous ecological and economic manmade disaster as seen with the train derailment in neighboring Ohio, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) has introduced legislation to increase safety on trains operating in Pennsylvania.

Schmitt Appointed to Head Subcommittees

May. 04, 2023 /

ALTOONA – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) has been appointed to serve as the Republican chairman of three subcommittees, including the Subcommittee on Railroads under the House Transportation Committee.

Schmitt to Hold Damaged License Plate Replacement Event

May. 02, 2023 /

ALTOONA – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) is hosting an event to help constituents with free replacement of license plates that have become difficult to read.

ALS is Not an Incurable Disease. It is an Underfunded One

Apr. 25, 2023 /

“ALS is not an incurable disease. It is an underfunded one.” You may have read those words as part of fundraising campaigns by institutions and organizations working to combat ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Ward, Schmitt to Host Stormwater Management Workshop

Apr. 18, 2023 /

ALTOONA – To ensure residents have up-to-date information on managing stormwater, Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) will host a workshop about stormwater management for property owners. The program is being held in conjunction with the Blair County Conservation District (BCCD).

Schmitt Announces Committee Assignments

Mar. 14, 2023 /

ALTOONA – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) has been appointed to serve on three committees, including the House Appropriations Committee, in the Pennsylvania House of Representative for the 2023-24 session.

Schmitt Responds to Governor’s Spending Proposal

Mar. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address to a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, House Appropriations Committee member Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) issued the following statement:

Schmitt, Ward Announce Funding for Altoona Schools

Feb. 13, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) today announced the Altoona School District received two Safe Schools Targeted Grants totaling more than $120,000 to improve school safety.

Schmitt, Ward Announce Funding to Improve Garfield Park

Jan. 13, 2023 /

ALTOONA – Garfield Park in Altoona will get a much-needed facelift after the city received a grant through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced.

Schmitt Sworn In to Third Term Representing the 79th District

Jan. 03, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) took the oath of office in Harrisburg today to begin his third term representing residents of the 79th Legislative District in the state House of Representatives.

Schmitt to Open New Office in Downtown Altoona

Nov. 22, 2022 /

ALTOONA – To better serve residents, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) will move to a new office in downtown Altoona in the coming weeks.

Schmitt Bill to Protect Police from Assaults Now Law

Nov. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania police officers now have a new level of protection if assaulted with bodily fluids after Gov. Tom Wolf signed House Bill 103 into law, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) said.

Schmitt: Bill to Protect Police from Spit Assaults Heads to Governor’s Desk

Oct. 27, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – To protect police officers from being assaulted by spit and other bodily fluids, the House approved legislation by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and sent it to the governor for his signature.

Schmitt, Ward Announces $150,000 Grant for Strawberry Hills Soccer Complex

Sep. 20, 2022 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – The Strawberry Hills Soccer Complex in Logan Township received a $150,000 Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program grant today, said Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) and Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-79).

Schmitt Offers Free Paper ‘Shredding with Schmitt’ Event

Sep. 20, 2022 /

ALTOONA – Area residents are invited to properly dispose of important documents at the upcoming Shredding with Schmitt event hosted by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona). The free event will be held at People’s Natural Gas Field (Curve Stadium), located at 1000 Park Ave., Altoona, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 4-7 p.m.