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Clarion County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 7.9% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.9% of income in Clarion County, providing an average of $3,681 per capita to residents.

By Northwest PA News | Apr 2, 2025

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In 2022, Clarion County ranks 23rd among Pennsylvania counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,222

In 2022, residents of Clarion County received an average of $14,222 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd highest in Pennsylvania.

By Northwest PA News | Mar 31, 2025

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Warren County: Residents received $130.66 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Northwest PA News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7% of income in Warren County, providing an average of $3,456 per capita to residents.

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Venango County: Medicaid dependency reached 11.2% in 2022

By Northwest PA News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 11.2% of income in Venango County, providing an average of $5,463 per capita to residents.

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Warren County residents received $15,398 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking eighth in Pennsylvania

By Northwest PA News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Warren County received an average of $15,398 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth highest in Pennsylvania.

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Cameron County: Income Maintenance made up 3% of total income in 2022

By Northwest PA News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Cameron County, providing an average of $1,522 per capita to residents.

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

By Northwest PA News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Forest County, providing an average of $775 per capita to residents.

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Venango County ranks second highest in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income at $17,835 in 2022

By Northwest PA News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Venango County ranked second highest per capita recipient of government transfers in Pennsylvania, with transfers making up 36.7% of total income.

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Elk County: Residents received $30.42 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Northwest PA News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Elk County, providing an average of $998 per capita to residents.

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Clarion County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.5% in 2022

By Northwest PA News | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Clarion County, providing an average of $1,181 per capita to residents.

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Cameron County ranks highest in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income at $18,415 in 2022

By Northwest PA News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cameron County received an average of $18,415 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in Pennsylvania.

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Avary Powell accepts appointment to U.S. Naval Academy

By Northwest PA News | Mar 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson has announced that Avary Powell from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

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Cory Matejovich appointed to U.S. Air Force Academy

By Northwest PA News | Mar 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson has announced that Cory Matejovich from Howard has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Thompson announces Juuso Young's appointment to U.S. Military Academy

By Northwest PA News | Mar 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson has announced that Juuso Young from Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, has accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.

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Warren County: Income Maintenance made up 2.4% of total income in 2022

By Northwest PA News | Mar 7, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Warren County, providing an average of $1,200 per capita to residents.

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Lawmakers propose act to simplify grant process for aiding homeless veterans

By Northwest PA News | Mar 6, 2025

U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson, Don Davis, Rob Bresnahan, and Jimmy Panetta have introduced the Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act to streamline the application process for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Grant and Per Diem...

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Venango County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3% of income in 2022

By Northwest PA News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Venango County, providing an average of $1,475 per capita to residents.

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Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act introduced by bipartisan group

By Northwest PA News | Feb 14, 2025

U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson has partnered with Reps.

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Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act moves forward after committee approval

By Northwest PA News | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson has announced the advancement of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act from the Committee on Education and Workforce.

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State grants awarded to fire and EMS companies in 65th district

By Northwest PA News | Feb 11, 2025

Rep. Kathy L. Rapp announced that fire and ambulance companies in Pennsylvania's 65th Legislative District will receive nearly $486,000 in state grants.