Armanini, Dush Announce Infrastructure Funding

January 20, 2026

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) today announced grant funding in Elk County released by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) totaling more than $900,000. The CFA released two sets of grants: Small Water and Sewer (SWS), and Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF).

“I am proud to have worked with local officials and Sen. Dush to deliver this important infrastructure funding to our district,” shared Armanini. “These grants are a significant investment in developing the infrastructure of our community and prioritizing health and safety.”

“The Commonwealth Financing Authority’s statewide grant programs are vital tools for local governments as they seek to cost-effectively improve or repair essential transportation or clean water infrastructure,” said Dush. “Thanks to this highly competitive financing, taxpayers and those living on fixed incomes will not have to bear the enormous price tag for these critical quality-of-life upgrades benefiting St. Marys’ Municipal Airport, Johnsonburg Borough and surrounding Elk County communities.”

St. Marys City received an MTF grant over $526,000 for rehabilitation of the runway at the St. Marys’ Municipal Airport.

Elk County also received multiple SWS grants:
• Johnsonburg Municipal Authority received a grant of $100,000 for sewer rehabilitation at the community center on Center Street.
• Johnsonburg Municipal Authority received a grant of $100,000 to replace an asbestos pipe on Center Street.
• Johnsonburg Municipal Authority received a grant of $100,000 for groundwater well testing and development.
• St. Marys Area Water Authority received a grant of $100,000 for the purchase of a water meter.

Representative Michael Armanini
75th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Matthew Davis
717.787.3994
Mdavis@pahousegop.com
www.repmikearmanini.com

Senator Cris Dush
25th Senate District
Pennsylvania Senate
Media Contact: Ty McCauslin
Tmccauslin@pasen.gov
senatordush.com