HARRISBURG, Oct. 16 – On Thursday, state Rep. Dan Deasy, D-Allegheny, along with other House Democrats, sent a letter to the Wolf administration , asking that they seriously consider waiving filing, surcharge and license fees paid by restaurants for the coming year. Deasy’s statement on the request is as follows: “The Wolf administration took on a daunting task this year – tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a job not many could accomplish, but one of which I personally can say has been handled adequately, Deasy said. “There’s no easy answer or solution to meeting all Pennsylvanians’ needs during this trying time, but our governor has made it his personal goal to help as many people as possible. For that, I commend him and his administration. “However, as Democratic chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee, it’s my duty to ask that we do more for our restaurants, specifically our ‘Mom and Pop’ establishments. The Wolf administration has loosened restrictions as of late, allowing these private, family-owned businesses to receive much-needed relief. But more needs to be done at the state and federal level as the winter months approach. “Due to this, I’m asking the Wolf administration to consider waiving filing, surcharge and license fees paid by bars and restaurants for the coming year. This will alleviate much of the financial hardships Read more
Today, emergency funding was awarded to three fire companies in our community through a state COVID response program. Read more
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Pa. state Rep. Dan Deasy joined the Better Business Bureau to host an information session about COVID-19 scams and identity theft. Read more
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 20 – With an unprecedented school year ahead, state Rep. Dan Deasy today announced $452,530 in COVID-19 relief funding has just been awarded to local schools to assist students with special needs. “Our special needs kids need all the support they can get while their normal school routines continue to be disrupted by the pandemic,” said Deasy, D-Allegheny. “As they and their families work to adapt to COVID-19-prompted changes, this money will help to make sure they continue to have access to the services and support that is critical for them to have a successful year.” Grants awarded to school districts with schools in the 27th Legislative District are: Pittsburgh Public Schools: $368,856. Keystone Oaks School District: $21,757. Carlynton School District: $16,576. Montour School District: $19,217. Sto-Rox School District: $21,122. Propel Charter Schools – Montour: $5000. The Special Education COVID-19 Impact Mitigation Grant will provide $15 million statewide in financial support to local education agencies to: Provide enhanced, real-time instruction to bolster remote services and supports for students with complex needs. Provide services and supports to students with disabilities who experienced a loss in skills and behavior and/or a lack of progress due to the mandatory school closures. Funding from the program comes from federal coronavirus relief money, which states can allocate to meet Read more
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17 – The Commonwealth Financing Authority has announced the approval of a $250,000 H20 PA fund grant to install a storm sewer collection system in Crafton Borough in Allegheny County, state Rep. Dan Deasy, D-Allegheny, announced. Deasy said these funds will assist borough officials in addressing issues cited by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection by allowing for the construction and installation of a new stormwater sewer system, finalizing an ongoing multi-phase Clearview Avenue storm sewer separation and detention project. “This is certainly welcome news for Crafton Borough, as these funds will help them address needed stormwater sewer issues and ultimately complete this project in a timely manner,” Deasy said. “This funding will allow the borough to make these needed repairs now, protecting taxpayers from costly repairs and infrastructure issues in the future.” More information can be found at the following link: https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority-cfa/h20-pa/ . Read more
I’m happy to inform you that the second and final application round for COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance funding is now open until Friday, Aug. 28 at 11:59 p.m. Read more
HARRISBURG, July 27 -- Citing the distressing impacts COVID-19 is having on Pennsylvania’s restaurant industry and a recent Yelp survey showing more than half of restaurants could close permanently due to the virus’ impact, Democrats in Harrisburg have crafted a legislative package aimed at providing relief to community business owners and the workers that cook and serve our food. The package includes nine bills that would provide grants to local restaurants, bars and clubs, reduce and eliminate specific licensing fees, extend discounts to licensees and protect businesses by guaranteeing their insurance pays out in future emergencies. These efforts will provide direct relief to an industry of Pennsylvania businesses the virus has hit hard, House Democratic leaders said. Restrictions put in place have been necessary in the state’s response to COVID-19. The leaders said they recognize the hardship the virus has continued to place on the restaurant industry. Restaurants have served as the backdrop of many life occasions and special moments and they need support more now than ever. The House Democratic package includes: Earmarking CARES grant funding from the federal government to be directed to small, community restaurants instead of national chains to ensure those dollars are invested back into the region. ( Rep. Joe Ciresi, Montgomery County & Rep. Tina Davis, Bucks County ) Earmarking CARES grant Read more
Bill would remove barriers to outdoor dining, encourage people to patronize struggling restaurants Read more
As you know, my office has been open for quite some time. If you need assistance, please call the office at 412-928-9514. If Read more
I was honored to cast my vote in the House this week to pass two bills that would change policing here in the commonwealth. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 25 – State Rep. Dan Deasy, D-Allegheny, today announced that the Sheraden Healthy Active Living Center and the Elizabeth Seton Center in Brookline were awarded a combined total of $77,000. The funding was awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s 2019-20 Senior Community Center grant program. Deasy said the grants will help senior centers fund projects based on their applications, such as updating and modernizing facilities, providing new health and entertainment programs, upgrading technology and enhancing marketing opportunities. “Senior centers are instrumental to the quality of life for our senior community,” Deasy said. “They provide our most vulnerable population the resources to engage in healthy activities, socialization and provide nutritious meals that help keep the senior community healthy. This funding is going to go a long way in helping both senior centers remain the go-to place in the 27 th Legislative District for senior or retirement living.” There are more than 500 senior community centers throughout Pennsylvania that provide a variety of offerings, such as nutritious meals, educational opportunities, transportation services, financial and insurance counseling, and exercise programs. Proceeds from the Pennsylvania Lottery help to fund these programs every year. For more information on senior community centers and other services and programs offered by Read more
2020 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is now available! Read more
Noting the additional financial burdens and loss of fundraising income opportunities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and incurred by Pennsylvania volunteer fire companies and veterans’ organizations, state Rep. Dan Deasy, D-Allegheny, said he is applauding the unanimous passage this week of H.B. 1048, legislation that would exempt the $700 liquor licensee surcharge for these fire companies and veterans’ organizations. Read more
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