“All year, Pennsylvania’s revenues have come in much higher than anticipated, leading to a historic surplus of $4.5 billion so far this fiscal year. The General Assembly should seize the opportunity to invest in our kids as Governor Wolf proposed in his budget, while still prudently maintaining the $2.8 billion we have in state savings and planning to use the $2.1 billion remaining from the American Rescue Plan wisely to help Pennsylvanians with an eye toward the future. Read more
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I wanted to share news from Harrisburg, as well as details on an Earth Day cleanup event, financial aid webinars coming up and more. If you have questions about these or any state-related issues, please reach out to my office for assistance. Read more
Included in this email are updates on upcoming events in our community, important deadlines to keep in mind for the primary election and an update from Harrisburg. If you have questions on these or any state-related matter, please feel free to reach out to my office. Read more
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I wanted to share some details about upcoming events in our community (including a free electronics recycling day), as well as other important reminders. If you have questions about these issues or any state-related matters, please feel free to reach out to my office. Read more
I wanted to take a moment to remind you that my office is here to help you. Read more
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Pennsylvania’s House Democratic Leaders are calling on elected Republicans in Harrisburg to finally free billions in federal funds and invest in workers and families who are contending with higher fuel costs. Read more
I wanted to share updates on expanded access to health insurance through Pennie and prescription assistance for seniors, as well as details on upcoming events for veterans and more. If you have questions about any of these matters, or any state-related issue, please feel free to reach out to my office. Read more
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STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Funds (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Accredited state, county, or local Forensic Crime Laboratories or those laboratories that will achieve accreditation within two years of receiving an award. Use : To improve the quality and timeliness of forensic services with an emphasis on the opioid crisis throughout Pennsylvania. Funds : Grants up to $150,000. Application Deadline : April 5, 2022 More Information : Click on https://egrants.pccd.pa.gov/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: Schools-to-Work Program (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Any entity that is registered with the department as a pre-apprenticeship program or connected with a registered apprenticeship program. Use : To support the establishment or enhancement of a workforce development partnership between schools, employers, organizations, or associations to create employment and training pathways. Funds : Grants up to $250,000. Application Deadline : March 15, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.dli.pa.gov/Businesses/Workforce-Development/grants/Pages/default.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Volunteer Fire Assistance Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Local firefighting entities in rural Read more
PA House Democratic leadership released the following statement today praising Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal that invests in Pennsylvania without raising taxes: Read more
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I wanted to share some updates with you regarding COVID-19 resources in Montgomery County, SEPTA’s extension of expiration dates, school safety grants, an educational opportunity for college students, and more. Read more
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STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency: Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Initiatives Funding (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Local units of government and non-profit organizations. Use : To implement projects and programs that directly address the PCCD Objectives and Goals outlined in PCCD’s 2021-2025 Strategic Framework. Funds : Grants up to $250,000 over a two-year project period. Application Deadline : March 31, 2022 More Information : Click on https://egrants.pccd.pa.gov/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx . Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency: Regional Policing Assistance Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Any municipality – a city, borough, township, home-rule municipality, or county. Applicants may also be a public or quasi-public body, or its representative, duly authorized to act on behalf of one or more municipality. Use : To assist in the formation of new regional police departments or for the expansion of established regional police departments by adding an additional municipality(s). Funds : Grants up to $150,000 for the formation of a new regional police department or up to $50,000 for the expansion of an existing regional police department. Application Deadline : April 5, 2022 Read more
I wanted to share some updates with you on a new homeowner assistance program launching next month, COVID-19 vaccines, 2021 Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications, and a scholarship opportunity open to Pennsylvania’s high school seniors. As always, if you have questions, please reach out to my office for assistance. Read more
Happy New Year! I hope this email finds you well in 2022. As we kick off the month with a drop in temperatures, I wanted to share details about state programs that can help with home heating and water bills. I also want to make sure you are aware of upcoming important deadlines for Hurricane Ida assistance and health insurance enrollment. As always, if you have questions about any of these issues, please reach out to my office for assistance. Read more
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