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Powell introduces bills to help make home ownership possible for more Pennsylvanians and reduce displacement & gentrification

(21 hours ago)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 30 – State Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny, has introduced legislation that would provide money to Pennsylvania individuals and families seeking to own their own home and utilize tax increment financing dollars to keep Pennsylvanians in their homes in TIF-designated districts. The first of Powell’s bills ( H.B. 275 ) would establish the Affordable Homeownership Program under the state Department of Community and Economic Development . The program would award grants to sponsoring organizations, who would then provide the funds to individuals or households with annual incomes between 60% and 120% of the area median income. “As the years go by, the median home price has nowhere to go but up. In March of last year, in fact, it reached nearly $225,000 and shows zero signs of decreasing. Owning a home has become that much more unattainable for Pennsylvanians,” Powell said. “Home ownership, however, helps to achieve a stable and sustainable livelihood for neighbors and their families. My bill would benefit everyone who calls this Commonwealth home.” Qualifying applicants would be able to use these funds for projects such as: Home purchasing assistance programs Home repairs Work force housing programs Acquiring residential properties Designing and constructing properties Asset management studies of properties Social and environmental studies of properties Homeownership education programs Land Read more

Powell: $810,000 for community infrastructure

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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29 – State Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny, today announced that $810,000 in state funds was awarded to multiple local entities to improve community infrastructure. Powell and state Sen. Wayne Fontana, D-Allegheny, helped secure a $460,000 grant for Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh to purchase a blighted lot and convert it into their VisAbility Place. She also worked with state Rep. Aerion A. Abney, D-Allegheny, and state Sen. Fontana to deliver $150,000 to Pittsburgh Symphony Inc. for the modernization of a passenger elevator at Heinz Hall to ensure its facility is ADA-compliant. State Sen. Lindsey Williams, D-Allegheny, partnered with Powell as well to help acquire a total of $200,000. A $140,000 grant went to North Hills Council of Governments for a sewer separation project in Etna, and the Shaler Township received $60,000 for flood levee maintenance. “Our neighbors deserve to feel safe in their communities, and these dollars will go a long way in modernizing our shared spaces. Not only that, local infrastructure and our cultural institutions will benefit too,” Powell said. “Thank you to my legislative colleagues in the state House and Senate for getting these funds to neighborhoods in need.” Three of these grants are made possible by the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund, under the Commonwealth Financing Authority . These grants, funded through gaming revenue, provide Read more

Abney: over $637,000 for community safety and the arts

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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29 – State Rep. Aerion A. Abney, D-Allegheny, announced that more than $637,000 in state funds has been approved for several Pittsburgh institutions for safety measures and preserving the arts. More than $347,000 was secured by Abney and state Sen. Wayne Fontana, D-Allegheny, for the following entities: Pittsburgh Opera Inc. : $187,605 for operating expenses. Carnegie Institute: $100,000 to purchase specialized entertainment and industry-grade equipment for The Andy Warhol Museum . YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh : $60,000 to install two elevators, a sprinkler system, HVAC, mechanical plumbing and electrical systems at the Allegheny YMCA. Abney collaborated with state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, and Fontana to help deliver $70,000 to POORLAW for a new HVAC system, phone system and PA system, along with upgrades to plumbing and the electrical system, at its Hazelwood One-Stop Shop Equity Resource Center. He also worked with state Sen. Jay Costa, D-Allegheny, and state Reps. La’Tasha D. Mayes, D-Allegheny, and Frankel to acquire $70,000 for Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to construct ADA-accessible pathways at Schenley Park, improve stormwater infrastructure, and create new connections between the park and the Carnegie Mellon University campus. Abney, Fontana and state Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny, helped procure a $150,000 grant to modernize a passenger elevator at Heinz Hall for Pittsburgh Symphony Inc. Read more

Salisbury: $365K secured to fund District 34 renovation projects

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“The new funding is supporting some exciting projects, including work to finalize key renovations and ADA modifications to the Braddock Library and work on the Wilford A. Payne Medical Center in Homewood,” Salisbury said. “Other funding will support office building upgrades in Wilkinsburg and bridge repairs in North Braddock. All these dollars are being invested to create safer, more accessible and more useful spaces for residents.”  Read more

Frankel bill to boost oversight of medical marijuana testing clears House Health Committee

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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29 – State Rep. Dan Frankel’s bill to bolster safety and confidence in the commonwealth’s medical marijuana products won bipartisan approval from the House Health Committee Wednesday, paving the way for stronger patient protections overseen by the Department of Health. Frankel, who is majority chairman of the House Health Committee, said weaknesses in consumer protections were revealed in a series of hearings held by the Health Committee in the previous session, and by incidences of contamination , inaccurate labeling and deceptive practices in other states. “We need to make sure that patients have the same level of confidence in medical marijuana products as they do in the prescriptions that they fill at their local pharmacies,” Frankel said. “Patients deserve to know that these products are what they say they are in terms of THC levels and that they are uncontaminated by mold, pesticides or heavy metals.” House Bill 33 would provide for improved compliance testing, product audits, statistical analyses, transparency and inspections of labs, which serve as the last line of defense to prevent patients from unknowingly consuming substances that can have both immediate and long-term health consequences. The bill would direct the Department of Health to ensure that labs report accurate results and would also require stability testing in some circumstances to ensure the Read more

Deasy applauds nearly $300,000 for community projects in Green Tree

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“These projects directly impact the 27th District,” state Rep. Dan Deasy said. “I’m always looking to bring these state dollars back for our communities and these projects that enhance the quality of life for residents.” Read more

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Pa. House committee advances bill requiring food allergy warnings

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A Pennsylvania House committee advanced a bill that would require restaurants and other establishments to post warnings about the dangers of food allergies. Read more

Venkat: $200,000 to support our local communities

(Jan 29, 2025)

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Jan. 29 – State Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny, announced that a total of $200,000 in state funds was awarded to organizations in Ben Avon and Ohio Township through the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund. The Avonworth Historical Society will receive a $100,000 grant to restore its building, make improvements to the electrical system, flooring, drywall and insulation and for waterproofing. Another $100,000 grant will go to Ohio Township for the construction of a new EMS and fire training facility. “Keeping residents safe, supporting organizations that improve the quality of life of our community, and helping our first responders who make it their mission to protect us are all critically important,” Venkat said. “These dollars are, first and foremost, investments in the people of our region. I am proud to have worked on a bipartisan basis with colleagues in the state Senate to make these investments a reality.” GEDTF monies are facilitated by the Commonwealth Financing Authority . These grants, funded through gaming revenues, provide financial support to municipalities, authorities, councils of governments, non-profits and others to carry out important economic development projects in Allegheny County. Eligible projects promote local economic activities, create jobs, improve or create infrastructure, promote public safety, assist in workforce development, or improve recreational activities. Read more

Benham, Pisciottano secure $50,000 for Brentwood Park

(Jan 28, 2025)

State grant to fund construction of accessible restrooms, parking lot Read more

Markosek: More than $665,000 in state grants for community and economic development projects

(Jan 28, 2025)

“These investments will make a difference in our communities by improving public spaces, enhancing infrastructure, and supporting economic growth,” state Rep. Brandon Markosek said. “From community center upgrades to park renovations and blight removal, this funding will help ensure our neighborhoods remain vibrant and welcoming. I’m proud to help secure these grants and will continue working to bring resources back to our communities.” Read more