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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 15 – State Rep. Dan Deasy announced today that two local projects have been selected to receive $400,000 in gaming and economic development funding, awarded Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority. “I want to congratulate all of the people who worked to make these projects possible, and I want to thank the financing authority for continuing to invest in our communities,” Deasy said. “These may not be big highway projects or large redevelopment initiatives, but each will have a positive impact on their communities and neighborhoods.” The grants awarded Tuesday include: Township of Scott, $200,000 to fund improvements at three stormwater basin locations. Pittsburgh Musical Theater, $200,000 to address water infiltration of the building and other repairs to preserve the building’s exterior. The grants were among a number that are funded by the Allegheny County Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund , which is financed by gaming activity in the county. The fund is administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County and the state Commonwealth Financing Authority. Read more
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 2 – State Rep. Dan Deasy, D-Allegheny, announced today that the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program awarded $583,467 in funding for the Sheraden Park rehabilitation project in Pittsburgh. The funding will be used for phase one of improvements to the hiking trails, hillside dog park, wilderness education area, ADA-accessible community garden and apiary. The project also includes site preparation, grading, landscaping, signage, stair repair, pedestrian lighting and safety improvements. “Sheraden Park has provided many outdoor benefits for our community and this redevelopment project would make it more accessible to more people,” Deasy said. “I believe in the park’s potential to provide more recreational activities and opportunities through this project. I’m happy to have helped in securing a grant that invests in the park’s future.” Grants through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program are administered by the Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects. The RACP funding is in addition to the $4.25 million announced last week for the Josh Gibson Foundation and Welly LLC. Read more
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HARRISBURG, Oct. 27 – Projects for manufacturing and a new community center will receive a combined $4.25 million in state grants, announced state Reps. Anita Kulik and Dan Deasy, both D-Allegheny. “I am happy to join my colleague Representative Deasy in announcing these grants for projects that will benefit our shared communities,” Kulik said. “Both of these mark a major investment by the state in the communities we call home, and I want to thank everyone involved in making them happen.” The grants were awarded for the following projects: $2 million to Welly LLC to purchase and/or renovate the existing industrial facility at 507 Forest Ave. in Scott Township for an insulated steel drinkware manufacturing line. $2.25 million to Josh Gibson Foundation for the reconstruction and development of a new community center in McKees Rocks Borough. “I’m pleased to work with Representative Kulik to bring these resources to our respective communities,” Deasy said. “The funding for the Josh Gibson Foundation’s community center will be a huge win for that area.” Kulik also announced $1 million in funding for the Riverfront Industrial Development in Stowe Township. The grant will be used for environmental remediation, including the removal of underground tanks on the site, along with additional site preparation for building construction and transportation improvements to Read more
Save the dates for my mobile office series and information on voting by mail Read more
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Plus, SNAP eligibility expanded to more Pennsylvanians and check out the Fall Foliage Report! Read more
Successful Mini Senior Health Expo, PA Marijuana Pardon Project and license plate frame ruling Read more
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 20 – State Rep. Dan Deasy announced today that the borough of Green Tree will receive $275,000 in state funding for a stream restoration project within the Lower Chartiers Creek and Kilbuck Run-Ohio River watersheds. The Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency of the state Department of Community and Economic Development, administered the funding from its Watershed Restoration and Protection Program. “Green Tree has been working on a Pollution Reduction Plan to improve the stormwater infrastructure in those watershed areas,” Deasy said. “I’m proud to support environmental efforts that restore and preserve our streams, as well as work to keep our water clean and healthy.” Deasy said the project will include 700 linear feet of stream restoration to stabilize eroded stream banks and the reconnection of the stream floodplains. The improvements would result in a reduction of 31,400 pounds of sediment per year and renewed preservation of the local downstream tributaries and stream ecology. Watershed Restoration and Protection Program funds can be used for construction, improvement, expansion, repair, maintenance or rehabilitation of new or existing watershed protection Best Management Practices . More information about the program can be found here: https://dced.pa.gov/programs/watershed-restoration-protection-program-wrpp/ . Read more
You're invited to my fall events, funding for Crafton parks and more! Read more
Rep. Deasy Summer 2022 Newsletter Read more
Property Tax/Rent Rebate bonus payments rolling out and check out my fall calendar of events! Read more
Expanded home energy help and details on the new state child tax credit Read more
Calling all Municipal Leaders! Rep. Dan Deasy and Sen. Wayne Fontana will host a grant workshop specifically for municipalities on Aug. 25. Click here to register . Read more
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PITTSBURGH, July 19 – State Rep. Dan Deasy, D-Allegheny, today announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority approved a combined $3.5 million Business in Our Sites grant and loan for a project to develop an industrial park in Pittsburgh’s Fairywood neighborhood. “This significant investment will help to transform an area of Fairywood that has been vacant for a long time and give it a new purpose,” Deasy said. “I’m pleased to help secure funding for a project that will provide an economic boost to the West End by attracting new businesses and creating a variety of jobs.” Deasy said the Commonwealth Financing Authority will supply a $1.4 million grant and a $2.1 million loan to The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to assist in the expansion of Fairywood Industrial Park. The URA and Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern PA first announced the redevelopment of the 25-acre site in Fairywood back in April 2022. The Business in Our Sites grant and loan program provides financial assistance to municipalities and others to plan and prepare sites for future use by businesses, private developers and others. More information about the program is available here: https://dced.pa.gov/programs/business-in-our-sites-grants-and-loans-bos/ Read more
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