Here are some updates about what's happening in our community and around the state. Read more
State Reps. Rep. Margo Davidson, Leanne Krueger, David Delloso, Brian Kirkland, Jennifer O’Mara and Mike Zabel from Delaware County announced today the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office has been approved for a $250,000 Local Law Enforcement Grant through the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Read more
State Rep. Brian Kirkland announced today a $75,990 grant for Chester Community Charter School has been approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency through the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Funds. The grant was approved for Archway Charter School of Chester, which does business as Chester Community Charter School. Read more
Delaware County state Reps. Margo Davidson, Jennifer O’Mara and Brian Kirkland today announced a grant has been approved for the Delaware County Historical Society for $4,000 through the Cultural and Historical Support Grant Program. Read more
State lawmakers announced the approval of 16 School Safety and Security grants in Delaware County today. Read more
“Given Republican leadership’s commitment to inaction, we must get creative to cut gun violence at its roots. Through his work both in Harrisburg and his district, Representative Kirkland has exhibited the leadership needed to fight the scourge of gun violence.” Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 14 – State Rep. Stephen Kinsey, D-Phila., chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, today announced the caucus’ comprehensive measures to reducing gun violence statewide. The first was the appointments of Reps. Edward C. Gainey, D-Allegheny, and Brian Kirkland, D-Delaware, as chairs of the caucus’ anti-gun violence subcommittee, who began their tenure immediately. “In the fight to eradicate gun violence in their own communities and across our commonwealth, Representatives Kirkland and Gainey have always been on the frontlines,” Kinsey said. “Both lawmakers serve with me on the PA Safe Caucus and both respectively lend a set of skills and perspectives on how we can move forward with ensuring all communities are safe.” Gainey, who is serving in his fourth term representing the 24 th Legislative District, lost his sister to gun violence after she rejected a man’s advances. He also recently introduced legislation, H.B. 307, that would ban the possession, purchase, transfer and use or manufacture of assault weapons. “My sister’s life was tragically cut short for simply standing her ground and telling a man no. Her memory guides me in ensuring no other woman or person is innocently gunned down for their right to live,” he said. “As legislators, it is our duty to protect and serve our constituents through the creation of comprehensive laws and initiatives. Read more
This addition of a new computer can be used by any constituent who is searching for jobs or updating a résumé, filing state-related applications, or, starting in March, completing the 2020 Census. Read more
“It’s impossible to overstate the importance of our first responders – those who risk everything to keep us safe in our worst moments,” Kirkland said. “I’m so thankful to all who helped secure this critical funding for our local fire and EMS companies.” Read more
“Governor Wolf addressed so many critical issues, and I am hopeful all of us in the legislature can find some common ground so we can better fund our schools, increase the minimum wage, improve our communities and keep all in our commonwealth safer. I look forward to continuing to work for the 159th and all Pennsylvanians.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Brian Kirkland is pleased the governor addressed several issues critical to his district, including funding for education, infrastructure and reducing gun violence. Read more
House Resolution 119 acknowledges the warning signs, scope and lasting effects of childhood emotional abuse, Kirkland said, and encourages passing a bill to raise awareness, make detection easier, and provide proactive mental health services for victims and abusers. Read more
“It’s common knowledge that healthier, happier students are proven to perform better,” Kirkland said. “This grant will help Eddystone Elementary upgrade its food storage system so it can continue to prepare healthy meals necessary to student development.” Read more
The stated goal is connecting both students and their parents to pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs with Delco employers to disrupt the cycle of intergenerational poverty. Read more
The funding will enable teachers to visit local employers and learn the skills and industry trends to enhance their classroom instruction, student learning and career readiness. Read more
“Public safety and infrastructure are among my highest priorities in the 159th Legislative District, and I will continue to fight to address the blight in our community,” said Kirkland, who helped Chester obtain this grant. Read more
Scenes from the 2019 Annual Senior Christmas Luncheon. Thanks to all who came out. Happy holidays, everyone! Read more
Watch this video, and contact my office is you have any questions or require any assistance. Read more
“I’ve already been hard at work trying to bring well-needed resources to the city of Chester in my district, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to expand that work statewide. I look forward to tomorrow’s hearing and being able to participate in the conversations that need to take place in order for us to significantly reduce gun violence in Pennsylvania.” Read more
“The end result of incentives like this is more opportunities for proud but lower-income areas like our great city of Chester,” Kirkland said. Read more
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