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Venkat welcomes over $130,000 in new neighborhood assistance funding

(Oct 19, 2026) Allegheny County Delegation

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 19 – State Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny, today announced that three projects in the 30th Legislative District will receive funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program , totaling $135,535. “These funds will support crucial projects in our community that help address housing costs, food insecurity and access to education,” Venkat said. “I am grateful to see these funds come to our community, and I will continue working to ensure that important organizations such as NHCO and Holy Family Institute continue to receive the support they need.” The projects supported in this funding include: $81,000 to North Hills Community Outreach to increase emergency assistance to reflect rising housing costs and connect clients to stability and self-sufficiency supports to reduce eviction, homelessness, and repeat financial crises. NHCO also received $22,035 to expand access to its three food pantries so clients can visit twice a month as opposed to once a month. $32,500 to Holy Family Institute for the purchase of a school bus to eliminate transportation barriers and promote access to educational opportunities. Funding for these projects came through the Neighborhood Assistance Program, a tax-credit program administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development that encourages businesses to invest in projects that improve distressed areas. Read more

 

Working for You; Cutting Energy Costs; and more…

(Oct 16, 2026) Rep. John Inglis

Read my email update from October 16, 2026 Read more

 

Election Deadlines; Rebate from the State; Coffee with Veterans; and more…

(Oct 16, 2026) Rep. Jessica Benham

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Register to Vote; New Greenhouse at NHCO; Donate Essential Care Items; and more…

(Oct 16, 2026) Rep. Emily Kinkead

Read my email update from October 16, 2026 Read more

 

Matzie joins state and local officials to highlight $2 million state investment in Beaver County transportation infrastructure

(Oct 16, 2026) Rep. Robert F. Matzie

MONACA, Oct. 16 – State Rep. Rob Matzie joined Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll and other state and local officials in Monaca Thursday to highlight $2 million in state dollars supporting major transportation projects in Monaca and Ambridge boroughs. Matzie said that recent investments previously announced from the Multimodal Transportation Fund – including nearly $1.9 million for safety and infrastructure upgrades along the Eighth Street corridor in Ambridge and more than $200,000 to support construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and 17 th Street in Monaca – are part of a continuing effort to update the county’s infrastructure. “Strong, modern infrastructure means a speedier commute for workers, more reliable transportation for commerce and industry, more business flowing to our downtown and safer travel for everyone,” said Matzie, who is chairman of the House majority caucus. “But the constant demands on our infrastructure mean that securing state investments is never a one-and-done deal. Instead, we need to be vigilant in driving out state dollars whenever we can to support local projects and ease the burden on taxpayers.” In 2018, Matzie worked to help secure $3 million in state funding to launch the Monaca Gateway Project. Now under construction, the project will improve more than 6,000 feet of State Route 18 and replace overhead stop Read more

 

Grant Memo: Workforce Development, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(Oct 13, 2026) Allegheny County Delegation

State grant programs currently accepting applications Read more

 

Matzie: $250,000 grant will support urban and community forestry programs in Beaver County and the region

(Oct 08, 2026) Rep. Robert F. Matzie

AMBRIDGE, Oct. 8 – A $250,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will fund urban and community forestry projects benefiting Beaver County and western Pennsylvania, state Rep. Rob Matzie announced today. Matzie, who is chairman of the House Majority Caucus, said the funding to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy will allow it to expand its forestry and tree planting programs and build tree stewardship capacity throughout the region. "The conservancy's programs that engage residents in tree planting and stewardship help our community by strengthening stormwater management, improving water and air quality, providing critical habitat for wildlife and much more," Matzie said. The conservancy plans to continue those efforts by planting thousands of additional native tree species. "Beyond the environmental benefits, these programs give residents hands-on experience that can be a springboard to jobs in park maintenance, conservation, forestry, landscaping, arboriculture and dozens of other careers. The new funding will support and strengthen those programs, and our region will reap the benefits." Matzie said the programs will support the conservancy's work in Beaver as well as Allegheny, Armstrong, Blair, Cambria, Erie, Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland counties. The funding comes from DCNR's Environmental Read more

 

PA House Transportation Committee unanimously approves e-scooter legislation

(Oct 08, 2026) Rep. Emily Kinkead

“E-scooters have become an essential micro-mobility option across the nation and Pennsylvania is falling behind by failing to allow e-scooter share programs and provide local governments with the proper tools to regulate their use and keep people safe,” Kinkead said. “It is irresponsible for lawmakers to continue allowing e-scooters to exist in a legal gray area. This bill is about addressing the gaps in our existing law – establishing rules for the safe and responsible use of e-scooters while ensuring that Pennsylvanians have access to every option to get them where they need to go.” Read more

 

Inglis celebrates $92,800 for Eagle’s Landing Riverfront Park project

(Oct 08, 2026) Rep. John Inglis

State funding awarded for local park construction, regional forestry initiatives Read more

 

Kinkead announces $277,200 for Lowries Run Expansion

(Oct 07, 2026) Rep. Emily Kinkead

State funding awarded to support preservation of 27 acres of woodlands Read more

 

Abney announces conservation, recreation funding in southwestern Pa.

(Oct 07, 2026) Allegheny County Delegation

HARRISBURG, Oct. 7 – State Rep. Aerion Abney, chair of the Allegheny and Southwest House Democratic Delegation, announced today that four projects across Allegheny County and southwestern Pennsylvania have been awarded funding through Pennsylvania’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program. The grants support projects focused on workforce development, urban forestry, parks and riverfront planning, as well as conservation efforts across western Pennsylvania. The grants include: Pittsburgh Conservation Corps — funding for workforce development and wood reuse in Allegheny County. Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy — funding to support work at Emerald View Park. Riverlife — funding for a study of Pittsburgh’s riverfront amenities. Western Pennsylvania Conservancy — funding for urban and community forestry efforts throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland counties. “These grants will help make southwestern Pennsylvania a stronger, more vibrant place to live,” Abney said. “They support good jobs, improve public spaces and parks and help us make better use of the natural assets that define our region. That’s an investment Read more

 

House Transportation Committee unanimously approves e-scooter bill

(Oct 06, 2026) Rep. Emily Kinkead, Rep. Jennifer M. O'Mara

Twenty-six lawmakers vote to advance regulatory framework for e-scooters Read more

 

House passes Salisbury bill to restore newborn screening for Gaucher disease

(Oct 05, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

HARRISBURG, Oct. 5 – The Pennsylvania House today passed legislation introduced by state Rep. Abigail Salisbury that would require all Pennsylvania newborns to be tested for Gaucher disease, an inherited genetic disorder that can have devastating health consequences. Salisbury, D-Allegheny, said H.B. 1652 would allow parents to know at the earliest possible time whether their newborn has the disease so they can obtain timely treatment to help alleviate symptoms. “Pennsylvania screens newborns for a wide array of diseases to ensure that children who are affected can benefit from timely detection and treatment,” Salisbury said. “Until recently, the list of screened diseases included Gaucher disease, a genetic disorder that can cause devastating health problems, including organ, blood, and bone disorders and even certain cancers. “Six years ago, Gaucher was dropped from the list of screened diseases, which means that hospitals and parents are no longer automatically notified if their newborn has the disease, and children are deprived of a vital, early treatment window that can alleviate some health impacts. My bill would reinstate screening for this devastating disease, so parents get the timely information they need to help their children.” Gaucher disease is a genetic condition in which a person is missing an enzyme that breaks down lipids – fatty compounds in the body that serve various Read more

 

House passes Inglis, Fiedler bill to streamline new energy connections to grid

(Sep 30, 2026) Rep. John Inglis, Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler

Legislation preventing delays for small-scale energy systems advances to Senate Read more

 

Salisbury bill to help smaller community groups get security grants advances from committee

(Sep 30, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

HARRISBURG, Sept. 30 – The Pennsylvania House Finance Committee today unanimously approved state Rep. Abigail Salisbury’s bill that would make it easier for lower-income houses of worship and other smaller nonprofit groups to obtain security funding. Salisbury’s H.B. 2639 would remove the Nonprofit Security Grant Fund’s 33% match requirement for grants ranging from $25,000 to $75,000 if a nonprofit’s annual revenue is less than $250,000. “For houses of worship and other community groups, nothing is more important than ensuring members are safe on the premises,” Salisbury said. “Unfortunately, many smaller groups struggle to meet the dollar match required to obtain funding under our state security grant program. We saw this happen after the attempted shooting at Jesus’ Dwelling Place in North Braddock. Like many smaller groups whose outreach is limited to the immediate community, the church struggled to raise the required 33% match. It took them a year and a half to raise the match and secure a line of credit for the cost-reimbursable $75,000 grant. “The size of a group’s operating budget should never determine its ability to protect members. My bill would lift the 33% match requirement for grants ranging from $25,000 to $75,000 if a nonprofit’s annual revenue is less than $250,000, to ensure everyone has the protection they deserve.” The bill now Read more

 

House unanimously passes Markosek bill to add communication impairment designation to driver’s licenses

(Sep 29, 2026) Rep. Brandon Markosek

"As someone who has stuttered since a young age, I know firsthand how frustrating it can be when others don't understand you,” said state Rep. Brandon Markosek. “Traffic stops can become stressful and for drivers who face communication barriers, they can be overwhelming. This bill would give those drivers a tool to prevent misunderstandings and let officers know what to expect, so that both sides can approach the moment with less confusion." Read more

 

Salisbury to host fourth annual Nonprofit Symposium on Oct. 15

(Sep 29, 2026) Rep. Abigail Salisbury

BRADDOCK, Sept. 29 – State Rep. Abigail Salisbury will host the fourth annual Nonprofit Symposium from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Monroeville Convention Center, located at 209 Mall Blvd. in Monroeville, 15146. Salisbury, who is the founder and co-chair of the Pennsylvania Charitable Nonprofit Caucus, said this year’s free event will be the largest and most comprehensive symposium to date, with an agenda covering a broad range of topics to help nonprofits thrive at a crucial time. “Wherever people need help, nonprofits are there at the ground level – providing food, connecting residents with mental health and crisis services, running afterschool programs and meeting hundreds of other community needs,” Salisbury said. “Those services are more critical than ever, as more families are feeling the impact of cuts at the federal level. This year’s symposium will help nonprofit board members, managers, staffers and volunteers develop the skills they need to ensure that their organizations are there to meet the demand. I urge anyone who works or volunteers for a nonprofit in any capacity to register for this free event.” Salisbury said this year’s agenda will include expert-led sessions on nonprofit social media communications, cultivating recurring individual small donors, managing nonprofit risk, telling your nonprofit’s story, and nonprofit personnel mental Read more

 

Steele: Union workers deserve support in Duquesne Light negotiations

(Sep 23, 2026) Allegheny County Delegation

Recent storms fueled by disruptive new weather patterns -- and the accompanying power outages that result -- underscore that utility workers need good contracts that keep qualified workers on the job to protect residents, state Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, said today. Read more

 

$2 Million in New Grant Funding; Honoring EMS Workers; Community Events; and more…

(Sep 18, 2026) Rep. Emily Kinkead

Read my email update from September 18, 2026 Read more

 

Kinkead welcomes $2.1 million in state grant funding

(Sep 16, 2026) Rep. Emily Kinkead

State dollars support streetscape improvements, new vehicle purchases Read more

 

Venkat welcomes over $130,000 in new neighborhood assistance funding
Oct 19, 2026

Working for You; Cutting Energy Costs; and more…
Oct 16, 2026

Election Deadlines; Rebate from the State; Coffee with Veterans; and more…
Oct 16, 2026

Register to Vote; New Greenhouse at NHCO; Donate Essential Care Items; and more…
Oct 16, 2026

Matzie joins state and local officials to highlight $2 million state investment in Beaver County transportation infrastructure
Oct 16, 2026

Grant Memo: Workforce Development, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
Oct 13, 2026

Matzie: $250,000 grant will support urban and community forestry programs in Beaver County and the region
Oct 08, 2026

PA House Transportation Committee unanimously approves e-scooter legislation
Oct 08, 2026

Inglis celebrates $92,800 for Eagle’s Landing Riverfront Park project
Oct 08, 2026

Kinkead announces $277,200 for Lowries Run Expansion
Oct 07, 2026

Abney announces conservation, recreation funding in southwestern Pa.
Oct 07, 2026

House Transportation Committee unanimously approves e-scooter bill
Oct 06, 2026

House passes Salisbury bill to restore newborn screening for Gaucher disease
Oct 05, 2026

House passes Inglis, Fiedler bill to streamline new energy connections to grid
Sep 30, 2026

Salisbury bill to help smaller community groups get security grants advances from committee
Sep 30, 2026

House unanimously passes Markosek bill to add communication impairment designation to driver’s licenses
Sep 29, 2026

Salisbury to host fourth annual Nonprofit Symposium on Oct. 15
Sep 29, 2026

Steele: Union workers deserve support in Duquesne Light negotiations
Sep 23, 2026

$2 Million in New Grant Funding; Honoring EMS Workers; Community Events; and more…
Sep 18, 2026

Kinkead welcomes $2.1 million in state grant funding
Sep 16, 2026