Press Releases

Change in Fishing Regulations at Harris Pond, Says Walsh

March 24, 2025

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is alerting anglers that it has temporarily lifted all seasons, size and daily limits for all species of fish at Harris Pond in Sweet Valley, Luzerne County, according to Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne). These regulations took effect on Saturday, March 22, and will remain in place until Jan. 1, 2026.

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Walsh Working to Save PSU’s Branch Campuses in NEPA

March 7, 2025

HARRISBURG – Following up on his pledge to take every step necessary to prevent the possible closures of Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Penn State Hazleton, Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) is taking a closer look at the university’s financial figures, enrollment numbers and academic programs.

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Walsh Issues Statement on Possible Closure of Penn State Wilkes-Barre

February 26, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) today issued a statement regarding Penn State University’s new plan that could close Penn State Wilkes-Barre and other branch campuses in the region. The closure of the Lehman Township campus would impact local jobs, harm the regional economy, and make it more difficult to earn a college degree in northeast Pennsylvania.

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Walsh Announces State Grants for Local Road Projects

February 25, 2025

HARRISBURG – State funding totaling nearly $435,000 for transportation infrastructure projects in the 117th Legislative District were awarded today, according to Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne). The grants were secured through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Multimodal Transportation Fund.

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Walsh Announces State Grants for First Responders

February 11, 2025

HARRISBURG – Thirty fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 117th Legislative District were collectively awarded more than $440,000 in funding support through the 2024-25 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) announced today.

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Walsh Announces House Committee Assignments

January 8, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) this week was appointed to serve on the Children and Youth, Health, Housing and Community Development, and State Government committees in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

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Walsh Takes Oath of Office for First Term

Walsh Takes Oath of Office for First Term

January 7, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) was officially sworn into office today, along with his colleagues in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Walsh is beginning his first term serving residents of the 117th Legislative District, which includes parts of Luzerne County.

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