HARRISBURG, Sept. 23 – State Reps. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York; Tina Davis, D-Bucks; Kyle Mullins, D- Lackawanna; and Eddie Day Pashinski, D- Luzerne, will host a news conference at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27 in the Capitol East Wing Rotunda to officially kick off "Diaper Need Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. Hill-Evans said the event will coincide with a week-long Diaper Drive. Donation boxes will be set up outside the Capitol offices of the participating legislators beginning Monday, Sept. 27 and ending Friday, Oct. 1. The Diaper Drive is being held in conjunction with Healthy Steps Diaper Bank. Diaper Need Awareness Week, along with legislative proposals such as H.B. 692 and H.B. 888 , aim to expand access to diapers and ensure that all children in Pennsylvania are clean, healthy and dry. Read more
YORK, Sept. 16 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, today announced that four grants have been awarded to York County from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency totaling $584,364. “This needed influx in state dollars will go toward combatting the root cause of gun violence and opioid abuse by educating and empowering our citizens to focus on individualized growth and development, while making informed decisions as they progress with their lives,” Hill-Evans said. “This funding comes at a perfect time as the epidemic of gun violence and opioid abuse continues to deepen in our community; however, with these grants, we can continue this uphill battle to forge a brighter future for our youth.” Funding has been distributed as follows: York County : $150,000 in State Opioid Response funds which will support supplies and operating expenses as our region continues to grapple with the opioid epidemic. York County : $104,104 in Byrne Justice Assistance funds to support the expansion of the investigative toolkit utilized to seek justice for crime victims, the community, and criminal defendants while impartially prosecuting crimes that occur within the York County jurisdiction. The PROGRAM, It’s About Change: $225,000 to support hiring a full-time youth outreach specialist and two part-time mentors to work with York County Probation and York City Police to identify at-risk youth in Read more
HARRISBURG, Aug. 31 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, said she is thrilled to announce her September events which will kick off this upcoming Friday, Sept. 3, during First Friday in the Beaver Street Merchant District. “As we wind down the summer of 2021, I invite all residents of the 95 th Legislative District to begin their Labor Day weekend at First Friday in beautiful downtown York,” Hill-Evans said. “I am proud to be hosting two simultaneous events focused on strengthening, bolstering and educating our community as we move towards the fall. These events will provide yet another wonderful opportunity for our neighbors to mingle and express pride in their community.” From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, Hill-Evans will host two events during First Friday September in the Beaver Street Merchant District. The first event will be an Emergency Preparedness Month fair that will include state, county and local service providers and preparedness organizations. This event will be coupled with a panel on careers in the field of criminal justice for women. This event will include a panel of women from across criminal justice fields and will help provide career guidance, along with briefings on pending criminal justice reform legislation. The criminal justice panel will begin at 6 p.m. at the School District of the City of York administration building located at 31 N. Pershing Ave., York, PA 17401. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Read more
YORK, Aug. 16 -- York state Rep. Carol Hill-Evans welcomed state Sen. Katie Muth and members of the PA House Democratic Policy Committee for a discussion on how to help veterans working to overcome their post-traumatic stress disorder. “Ensuring those who sacrificed so much for their country are receiving the proper care and services they need are always a top legislative priority. This public hearing made certain these priorities continue to be at the forefront of the policy discussions in Harrisburg,” Hill-Evans explained. The committee heard testimony from Lee Horowitz, legislative director and senior executive vice Commander, National & State Navy Club USA; Diane Yoder, president and CEO of the Jarett Yoder Foundation, and mother of CW2 Jarett Yoder; Craig Trebilcock, York County Court of Common Pleas judge; and York County District Attorney Dave Sunday about how legislative modifications can help veterans get the support they need and overcome the scars of war. Hill-Evans said she’s grateful to the committee for the platform for her legislation, H.B.s 688 and 691, and looks forward to continuing to develop policies that address veterans’ needs, including homelessness and post-conviction reviews for veterans with PTSD or traumatic brain injury. Full testimony from the hearing is available at www.pahouse.com/policy . Read more
YORK, Aug. 13 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans will host a public hearing to discuss legislative efforts to support veterans, especially those experiencing homelessness and PTSD. The hearing will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16 at the York County Fairgrounds, Verandah Room, 334 Carlisle Ave. The public and media are invited to attend. Hill-Evans will be joined by members of the House Democratic Policy Committee to learn more about H.B.s 688 and 698 and other issues faced by veterans. State Sen. Katie Muth, who has companion legislation in the Senate, will also attend the hearing. Media inquiries may be submitted to policy@pahouse.net . Read more
YORK, Aug. 6 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, today announced that the York City School District along with Logos Academy will receive nearly a quarter million dollars in U.S. Department of Agriculture Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants. “Expanding on the availability of fresh, healthy food for our students will provide the nourishment they need to prosper both physically and academically,” Hill-Evans said. “This program will also provide the opportunity to establish healthy eating habits early in these students’ lives.” The York City School District schools to receive the funding are Davis School, Devers School, Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy, Ferguson School, Goode School, Hannah Penn Middle School, Jackson School, and the McKinley School. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program’s goals are to create healthier school environments by providing healthier food choices, expand the variety of fruits and vegetables students experience, increase fruit and vegetable consumption, and positively impact students’ present and future health. The FFVP was implemented in Pennsylvania in 2004 and is now available in all 50 states. Priority is given to schools with the highest rates of students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Grantees must spend most of their grant on the purchase of fresh fruit and vegetables and develop a plan to establish Read more
I would like to take the summer break from session dates to highlight additional legislation I have chosen to follow closely. I have categorized these for your direction of interest. Health HB692 would establish a grant program to improve, enhance and expand access to clean diapers for infants, children and incontinent adults through outreach programs, volunteer training and fundraising assistance. HB547 would consolidate several existing programs under a new Department of Accessibility and Inclusion and create a secretary position to serve on the governor’s cabinet. The sponsor believes too many Pennsylvanians with disabilities remain underserved, underemployed, on waiting lists, or otherwise struggling to obtain greater independence or to maximize their skills effectively. HB729 seeks to address harms associated with conversion therapy by prohibiting a mental health professional from engaging in this archaic treatment with an individual under the age of 18. HB749 would require all children under the age of six to be tested for elevated lead levels in the blood. Specifically, the bill would require all children to receive a screening at 12 months of age and 24 months of age, with children determined by the Department of Health as high risk receiving annual screenings until they are six years of age. The bill would further require health insurers to provide coverage for the testing and services Read more
HARRISBURG, July 20 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, today announced that York County has been awarded $500,000 in Historic Preservation Tax Credits. These tax credits were awarded through the Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development and Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The tax credits will be awarded for two building projects in the York Historic District. A $200,000 tax credit will be awarded for the York Hospital and Dispensary to rehabilitate a hospital complex and turn it into affordable senior housing. Additionally, a $300,000 tax credit will be awarded for the Yorktowne Hotel to enhance a rehabilitation project for continued hotel operations. “Investing in historic properties to bring revenue opportunities into the district and much-needed housing is a way to guarantee state funding is coming back to York and meeting the community’s needs,” Hill-Evans said. The tax credits were awarded through the Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development and Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Since 2013, the Historic Preservation Tax Credit program has invested more than $28 million to rehabilitate 154 historic buildings, leveraging an estimated $2 billion in construction expenditures. The investments have helped preserve Read more
HARRISBURG, July 7 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, is excited to announce upcoming events within the 95 th Legislative District. The events will run from later this month through the early fall. “Being able to engage with our community again during in-person events shows how much progress we have made both locally and nationally in our fight against COVID-19. I am thrilled to once again offer these community-driven experiences as we emerge from the darkness of the pandemic into the light of a better, more positive future for our society,” Hill-Evans said. “We certainly will have a newfound appreciation for having the opportunity to become more involved citizens and will not take our neighbors camaraderie for granted.” To kick off the event season, Hill-Evans will host a gun safety workshop from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 22. The workshop will be held in the Reliance Fire Hall at the West York Borough Fire Department, 1341 W. Market St. York, PA 17404. The workshop will feature local and state law enforcement along with legal experts. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, Hill-Evans will hold a workshop on the steps for forming and growing a nonprofit. The workshop will be held at the Grotto Community Center located at 2 W. Market St., 2 nd Floor, York, PA 17401. An expert panel will accompany Hill-Evans, and the topics for discussion will include filing paperwork correctly, reporting requirements and Read more
I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight legislation I co-sponsored and support that's on the move in the legislature. These bills and resolutions either recently came out of their committees, passed the House or are waiting to be enacted. Reported out of the Local Government Committee HB1325 would permit a Borough or City Council to reimburse newly elected members of the governing body for attending conferences, institutes, schools, and conventions prior to officially taking office. This would give such individuals the ability to receive reimbursement for training prior to taking office. Passed the House HB69 would include motorcycles in Pennsylvania's Lemon Law. HB1377 would prohibit a business from jumping Keystone Opportunity Zones upon expiration of their tax credits. HR15 will conduct an analysis of the current school bus driver industry and provide recommendations as to how the Commonwealth can effectively address the shortage of school bus drivers. HB581 would grant local authorities a menu of options to pass tax abatements or exemptions for the creation of or improvements to affordable housing of ownership or rental. Enacted HB827 is now Act 37 of 2021. It offers municipalities an additional economic development and revitalization tool that addresses unemployment through the advancement of microenterprises developed via public-private Read more
I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight legislation that I cosponsored and are on the move through the legislature. These bills and resolutions either recently passed their committees, passed the House or have been enacted. Enacted HB464 is now Act 20 of 2021. It updates and expands the Family Caregiver Support Program of 1990. This program provides relief for caregivers of older adults over 59; individuals with Alzheimer’s and related disorders; grandchildren being raised by grandparents; and those 18-59 years old with other disabilities being cared for by an older relative. Those last two being new under this Act. The bill removes maximum reimbursement rates for out-of-pocket expenses and prohibits anyone who has a substantiated case of disservice under the Older Adults and Adults Protective Services Acts from receiving benefits. Passed Education Committee HR15 would direct an analysis of the current school bus driver industry, seeking recommendations to effectively address the shortage of drivers. HR60 would establish a committee to recommend the development of new industries, including advanced manufacturing in Pennsylvania as part of our efforts to comeback from COVID and provide jobs of the future in the Commonwealth. Passed the House HB253 would establish a task force to examine the opioid abuse epidemic’s impact on infants and Read more
HARRISBURG, June 14 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, today announced that York County was awarded over $2.4 million in funding from both the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund and the COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program. “The epidemic of our most vulnerable neighbors living with the real fear of not having stable housing is a harsh reality that must continue to be addressed,” Hill-Evans said. “For many residents in the 95 th District, $995,000 of PHARE funds will allow them to have a safe place they can truly call home, while working towards the goal of attaining permanent housing. PHARE funds can also be used for help with utility payments, energy-efficient appliance upgrades and social programs to assist our neighbors in crisis to get back on their feet.” The PHARE funding for York County is divided between eight organizations: $100,000 for Bell Socialization Services to provide homeless rental assistance and homeless prevention for those in York County struggling to maintain safe, stable housing. $155,000 for Emmanuel Community Development Corp. to provide for nine veterans housing units for homeless and at-risk female veterans. $115,000 for the YWCA of York, which provides free comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking in York County. This will fund updates to the countertops and cabinets Read more
To recognize Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month (April) in Pennsylvania, I want to properly acknowledge the tireless efforts of those who fight against animal cruelty and champion the rescue of animals in crisis. Read more
YORK, May 27 – State Rep, Carol Hill-Evans announced today a state investment in affordable housing in York. $280,000 in state grant funding was awarded to the Redevelopment Development Authority of York to help remediate properties along Penn Street and will help address a shortage of affordable housing in the city. "Helping to invest in York has always been a top priority for me," Hill-Evans, D-York, said. "With funds like these, we can drive targeted investments that have real return and make a difference in the lives of our friends, families and neighbors.” The project involves acquisition, stabilization and repair of seven properties that present danger to the community. The goal is to acquire these blighted properties, stabilize them, and return them to productive use through resale. Four of the properties have created a row of blight on Penn Street, which is a major connecting artery between York College and Historic Downtown York. Total project cost is $330,000 with York providing $30,000 of matching funds. “This award goes a long way in keeping local tax costs down, as we grow our communities block by block,” she said. Read more
To keep you informed, I am highlighting recently introduced bills this term that I will be following closely. I broke them down into categories so you can find your specific interests and provided short descriptions that the bill’s sponsor has claimed. If you click on the link for the bill number, you can find out more information about the bill. If you would like to advocate for the bill, follow the link, then click on the link for what committee the bill has been assigned to. This will bring up information about the chairs and other members of that committee who you can contact and advocate for or against the bill. Education HB1330 would increase online learning resources for our school entities by requiring the PA Department of Education (PDE) to establish a central repository of online courses accessible to all public schools, nonpublic schools, home education programs, and the public. HB1363 would establish a grant program for higher education institutions that take certain actions to eliminate hunger on their campus, including providing a food pantry and establishing a hunger task force. As tuition for American colleges and universities continues to rise and financial aid fails to keep up, many students are forced to ignore their basic needs. The sponsor of this bill claims between one-third and one-half of college students struggle to find enough to eat. Health Care HB1030 Read more
Information on state and other grant programs that are open for applications. Read more
YORK, May 10 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans announced that York Fresh Food Farms has been awarded $15,000 through a state grant program aimed at improving urban agriculture infrastructure in Pennsylvania. “York Fresh Food Farms grows fresh, healthy produce right here in the city and makes it available for our neighbors. Making nutritious foods accessible is vitally important for the health of our community, and I’m pleased to see this state grant awarded to support this valuable work,” said Hill-Evans, D-York. York Fresh Food Farms was awarded a $15,000 grant for two high tunnels and for replacing plastic drip-tape irrigation lines with permanent PVC or orchard tubing hardware. The grant comes through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program, which aims to help build out urban agriculture infrastructure by investing in the system, filling gaps, encouraging entities to work together, finding ways to bring operations to a greater scale, overcoming food deserts, and opening opportunities for people to become social entrepreneurs. More information about the grant program is available here . Read more
I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight legislation that I cosponsored and is on the move through the legislature. These bills and resolution either recently passed their committees, awaiting a floor vote or passed the House and are in the Senate now. Local Government Committee HB221 w ould permit local government units, that impose a dedicated real estate tax or earned income tax for the preservation and maintenance of land for open space uses, to use a portion of the tax revenue generated for the maintenance of open space lands acquired by other means. The purpose of this bill is to allow communities to better maintain municipal owned lands used for parks and recreation purposes for residents. Education Committee HB358 would allow charter schools to enter into agreements with postsecondary institutions to allow charter students to attend and earn credits at post-secondary institutions through a dual enrollment program. A dual enrollment program allows high school students to enroll in concurrent college courses through an institution of higher education. Under state law, only school districts are currently permitted to enter into concurrent enrollment agreements and offer dual enrollment programs to their students. Increasing participation in "advanced coursework, such as dual enrollment" is part of Pennsylvania's Every student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated State Plan, which Read more
This is a grant program established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes over $16 billion in grants to shuttered venues, and is administered by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance. Read more
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