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Harrisburg area lawmakers release statement on death of Justin Johnson

(May 01, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

State Reps. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, Dave Madsen, D-Dauphin, and Patty Kim, D-Dauphin/Cumberland, released the following statement regarding the death of Justin Johnson, a 10th-grade student at Central Dauphin High School. Read more

 

Agricultural, Educational, Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(May 01, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Indigent Defense Grant Program Who May Apply: Counties Use: Salaries and benefits for staff, recruiting efforts to find/retain staff, training and development courses for staff, efforts to improve data collection, and any cost associated with gaps or needs in providing indigent defense, among other things. Funds: A total of $6,750,000 is expected to fund up to 67 grants (one in each county). Application Deadline: , May 23, 202d4 More information: PCCD Website Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (via Department of Homeland Security): Nonprofit Security Grant Program Who May Apply: Non-profit organizations may apply as a sub applicant through PEMA. PEMA is the direct applicant to the Department of Homeland Security. Use: Funds are to be used to enhance the protection of soft targets/crowded places. Funds: $274,500,000 in federal funds are available for this national funding opportunity. $3,277,500 in funding is targeted toward Pennsylvania. Application Deadline: May 29, 2024, at 5 p.m. More information: PEMA Website Historical and Museum Commission: Historical & Archival Records Care Grant Who May Apply: Local government entities and nonprofit organizations Use: Projects must relate to some aspect of Pennsylvania’s history and funds may be used for preservation of Read more

 

New Agricultural, Educational, Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Apr 26, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

Below are multiple state grant programs that are currenctly open for application. Please contact my office if you have questions. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: National Incident-Based Reporting System Compliance Efforts Who May Apply: Local law enforcement agencies, campus or university police, railroad or street railway police, airport authority police, and county park police. Use: Funds for the proposed program shall be used to improve reporting of crime statistics by upgrading technology infrastructure to report incident-based crime data to the FBI’s NIBRS. Funds: $10 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding is available. PCCD expects to fund approximately 50 grants with budgets not to exceed $200,000 over the two-year project period. Application Deadline: June 13. 2024 More information: PCCD Website Department of Environmental Protection: Growing Greener (Watershed Restoration and Protection) Plus Program Who May Apply: Incorporated watershed associations, counties, county conservation districts, council of governments, tax-exempt corporations under 501(c)(3) of the IRS code, educational institutions, or municipal authorities. Use: Projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution—especially nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment pollution from agricultural and stormwater runoff. The Department is particularly interested in design and Read more

 

Kim congratulates area school districts for critical safety grants

(Apr 25, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

HARRISBURG, April 25 – State Rep. Patty Kim, D-Dauphin/Cumberland, today lauded state grants awarded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to reduce gun and group violence across Dauphin and Cumberland county schools. "Ensuring the safety of students within their whole school environment is one of the most important things that our state government can invest in," Kim said. "By directing these resources toward bolstering school protections, we affirm our commitment to the safety of our students, teachers and school staff in the face of modern problems." View a full list of awards, including dollar amount and school entities approved for funding, here: ? School Safety Awards . Nonpublic School Awards . Funds will advance the School Safety and Security Committee’s goal of ensuring that all Pennsylvania students can learn in safe, healthy school environments by helping school entities address basic safety needs and mental health services identified in the committee’s recently adopted Revised Baseline Criteria Standards . Read more

 

April 2024

(Apr 01, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

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Kim appointed to chair House Insurance Committee

(Mar 20, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

HARRISBURG, March 20 – State Rep. Patty Kim today was appointed chair of the House Insurance Committee by Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton. The Insurance Committee has jurisdiction over the state Department of Insurance, the State Workmen’s Insurance Board and the Underground Storage Indemnification Fund. The committee reviews bills that regulate home, auto and health insurance, as well as fraternal society group benefits. “It is an honor to serve in this new capacity,” said Kim, D-Dauphin/Cumberland. “The insurance sector is a vital part of every Pennsylvanian’s life, and I’ll continue to weigh in on matters related to it on behalf of my fellow citizens and constituents first. “Our legislative priorities show our commitment to better government and a better Pennsylvania, and I’m excited to bring that energy to the people. Being in the majority means that the committee will continue advancing legislation to help workers, tax and rate payers, families, seniors and children alike.” Kim is a former news anchor, reporter and Harrisburg city councilwoman who was first elected to the state House of Representatives in 2012 and has been a leader in government reform and transparency. She was the first Asian American to serve as chair of a Pennsylvania House committee. She created and served as the first chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Asian Pacific American Caucus. She also is the Read more

 

Local Elected Officials Urge U.S. Senate to Move Forward with Adeel Mangi’s Historic Judicial Nomination, Condemn Islamophobic Attacks

(Mar 20, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

HARRISBURG, March 20 – A group of Pennsylvania state and local elected officials today issued a statement urging the U.S. Senate to move forward with considering President Joe Biden’s nominee Adeel Mangi to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which is based in Philadelphia and covers the tri-state area. If confirmed, Mangi would become the first Muslim American to serve on a federal appeals court and just the third Muslim American federal judge. State Reps. Tarik Khan (D-Phila.), Arvind Venkat (D-Allegheny), Patty Kim (D-Dauphin, Cumberland), and Jason Dawkins (D-Phila.); state Sens. Nikil Saval (D-Phila.) and Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia); Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija and Philadelphia City Councilmember Nina Ahmad said the following: “As Asian-American and Muslim-American elected officials representing diverse communities in Pennsylvania, we stand with and strongly support President Biden’s nomination of Adeel Mangi to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Mr. Mangi is an excellent candidate and highly qualified individual whose nomination is now at risk due to a right-wing smear campaign tainted with Islamophobic rhetoric and outright lies. “We are extremely disturbed that the nomination of a highly qualified judicial nominee would be in doubt because of the fact he is Muslim. Hate has no place in Read more

 

Kim, Madsen applaud $1.8 million in federal funds to keep schools safe

(Mar 15, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

“Students thrive when they can learn in safe environments, which can be assured through careful allocations and oversight of resources,” Kim said. “This sizeable grant will help Harrisburg students and teachers be safe in a school where they can focus on the mission to teach and learn.” Read more

 

Rite Aid resolves severance pay issue for laid-off workers after meeting with local lawmakers

(Mar 13, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

“Corporations need to show an emphasis on treating workers like they are more important than a bottom line, even when the company is troubled,” Kim said. “Rite Aid has recognized that, and I’m happy to report a positive development when there could have been more anguish in the process. Read more

 

Kim, Fleming, Madsen release statement on Rite Aid ‘reversal’ of payment to laid-off workers

(Mar 08, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

HARRISBURG, March 8 – State Reps. Patty Kim, Justin Fleming and David Madsen released the following statement today upon learning the Rite Aid Corporation chose to “reverse” severance payments to workers laid off as part of the company’s bankruptcy agreement, leading to some of those laid-off workers having already-paid money removed from their bank accounts. “We are disappointed and angered to learn Rite Aid not only isn’t paying laid-off workers the severance pay they are contractually obligated to receive, but Rite Aid actually went so far as to take already-paid money out of workers’ bank accounts. Rite Aid owes a lot of money to a lot of creditors as they navigate bankruptcy proceedings, but the first people who should get paid should be the laid-off workers who need the money they are owed to buy food, medicine, and heat -- not the banks, hedge funds and venture capital firms with billions in cash on hand. “We are calling on Rite Aid to immediately get this money back in the wallets of the people who are owed, to take responsibility for any and all overdraft or late payment fees incurred by those impacted, and to never do this again. “We plan on convening legislative hearings to investigate and will also be consulting with the attorney general as to the legality of such decisions by any corporate entity.” Read more

 

Kim applauds more than $152K in support for local fire and EMS companies

(Feb 22, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

HARRISBURG, Feb. 22 – State Rep. Patty Kim, D-Dauphin/Cumberland, announced today that fire departments and nonprofit EMS agencies serving the 103 rd Legislative District received more than $152,000 in state grants from the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. “This support for fire departments and EMS is critical for companies accomplishing their missions,” Kim said. “I will continue to ensure this important grant program is renewed and expanded in our budget. Thank you to all of our heroes in Dauphin and Cumberland counties. Your selflessness reflects highly on our communities.” Grants awarded include: City of Harrisburg Bureau of Fire, $16,951.99. Enola Fire Co. 3, $41,395.81. Harrisburg River Rescue & Emergency Services Inc. Fire $13,839.63. Lower Allen Township DBA/Lower Allen Township EMS, $15,000. Lower Allen Township Fire Department, $16,368.42. Mount Pleasant Fire & Rescue Services Inc., $16,951.99. Rescue Fire Co. No. 1, $16,368.42. West Shore Bureau of Fire, $15,201.29. The grant money can be applied to a combination of up to two projects in the following categories: Construction and/or renovation of the fire company's or ambulance service’s facility. Purchase or repair of firefighting, ambulance, or rescue equipment. Debt reduction associated with the facility or Read more

 

2024 Summer Camp Enrollment Links

(Feb 22, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

Harrisburg Parks + Recreation Harrisburg Parks + Rec hosts their annual summer enrichment program at 8 locations throughout the city. Participants will enjoy weekly field trips, leisure play, arts and crafts, group activities, trips to Jackson Lick Pool and more. Price : Free and includes lunch Program Locations : 15th and Vernon, 4th and Emerald, Cloverly, Gorgas, Norwood and Holly, Reservoir Park, Sunshine Park, and Wilson Park Program Dates : June 12 - August 4 Program Times : 10 AM - 3 PM Monday-Friday To Register : Programs (recdesk.com) Christ Cornerstone Academy Christ Cornerstone Academy Summer Camp includes activities such as STEM projects, arts, cooking, camping, skating, devotions, and trips to Get Air and Hershey Park. Price : $175 Activity Fee. (Childcare network accepted) Program Location : 747 N. Front Street, Steelton, Pa 17113 Program Dates : June 12-August 18 Program Times : 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday To Register : Call 717-939-5800 Camp Curtin YMCA Camp Curtin YMCA host campers at their annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) Camp where they’ll enjoy a full day of fun-filled activities that encourage and promote learning throughout. Read more

 

Kim: State awards $145,000 in grants to local CTE schools for new equipment

(Feb 09, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

HARRISBURG, Feb. 8 – State Rep. Patty Kim, D-Dauphin/Cumberland, announced today that Dauphin County Technical School has been awarded a grant of $85,000 and the Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center a grant of $60,000 by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the purchase of new equipment to help train students in skills required for high-demand occupations. “Our career and technical students need best-in-class educational opportunities so they will be able to thrive in the highly competitive 21 st century global economy,” Kim said. “These grants will make possible the hands-on experience with first-class equipment students need today to build careers in high-demand, high-paying fields. “Students from the 103 rd District are thriving in Dauphin County Technical School and Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center and are going on to have lucrative careers in their chosen fields,” she said. “I believe Pennsylvania would ensure its economic growth for years to come by making sure that more students benefit from these CTE grants.” Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 state budget proposal calls for more than $121 million for career and technical education, and $15 million for career and technical education equipment grants. Read more

 

January 2024

(Feb 01, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

District Office Lease - $2,000 Bulk Mailing Newsletter - $4,261.23 Janitorial Services – $300 Postage - $193.59 District Office Utilities - $121.60 Read more

 

Rep. Kim's Weekly E-News Update

(Jan 12, 2024) Rep. Patty Kim

Kim Jan. 12 Email Read more

 

December 2023

(Dec 31, 2023) Rep. Patty Kim

Event Flyer Mailing Service - $2,484.63 Janitorial Services - $375 Trash/Refuse Removal - $18.58 Postage - $176.33 District Office Utilities - $252.32 Read more

 

Kim helps bring more than $4 million in state grants to 103rd District

(Dec 19, 2023) Rep. Patty Kim

HARRISBURG, Dec. 19 – State Rep. Patty Kim, D-Dauphin/Cumberland, announced that she helped secure $4,023,908 in state grants for the 103rd district. “The health of the people in my district is of paramount importance to me, and this grant money will help ensure the purity of the water they drink by supporting critical water infrastructure projects,” Kim said. Kim said, “I am also glad that the artistic expression and the sciences will be supported through arts funding to important cultural organizations in the district.” Funds distributed through the H20 PA Program provide for single-year or multi-year grants to municipalities or municipal authorities to assist with the construction of drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm water projects. Act 54 of 2022 appropriated $205.4 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds to the H2O PA – Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Projects Program. $3.5 million for Capital Region Water’s Paxton Creek Interceptor Site Preparation project. Funds distributed through the Small Water and Sewer program provide for small water, sewer, and storm system water infrastructure projects. Act 54 of 2022 appropriated $105.6 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds to the PA Small Water and Sewer Program. $93,500 for Camp Hill’s Creek Road Pump Station Improvements project. $250,000 for Wormleysburg Borough’s South Front Street Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Read more

 

Rep Kim's Weekly E-News Update

(Dec 18, 2023) Rep. Patty Kim

Rep Kim's Weekly E-News Update, Dec, 18 Read more

 

Kim applauds passage of Senate bill to extend PACE/PACENET benefits

(Dec 11, 2023) Rep. Patty Kim

HARRISBURG, Dec. 11 – Majority Chair of the House Aging & Older Adult Services Committee Rep. Patty Kim, D-Dauphin, applauded the House’s passage of legislation (SB 607) to extend the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment moratorium when determining eligibility for the state’s prescription drug programs for seniors. The legislation is identical to Kim’s H.B. 1184, which passed the House unanimously on June 13. “Like my bill, the Senate’s legislation would provide critical safeguards to Pennsylvania's seniors’ health and wellness by ensuring they can continue to access essential medications through the PACE and PACENET programs without undue financial burdens,” Kim said. “The bill would enable nearly 29,400 more seniors to remain eligible for these lifesaving programs.” Currently, PACE and PACENET programs benefit approximately 231,000 older Pennsylvanians, offering critical support and access to vital medications. When Social Security COLA increases occur, some older Pennsylvanians discover they exceed income eligibility thresholds and are no longer eligible for these programs. Thanks to the last extension in 2021, approximately 10,000 PACE and PACENET cardholders were able to retain their benefits despite Social Security COLA increases. That moratorium is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2023. “It is of the utmost urgency that we extend the moratorium as soon as possible as time is Read more

 

November 2023

(Dec 01, 2023) Rep. Patty Kim

Food for West Shore Marching Band Capitol Visit - $98.85 Janitorial Services – October and November combined - $600 Trash/Refuse Removal – 18.66 Read more

 

Harrisburg area lawmakers release statement on death of Justin Johnson
May 01, 2024

Agricultural, Educational, Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
May 01, 2024

New Agricultural, Educational, Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Apr 26, 2024

Kim congratulates area school districts for critical safety grants
Apr 25, 2024

April 2024
Apr 01, 2024

Kim appointed to chair House Insurance Committee
Mar 20, 2024

Local Elected Officials Urge U.S. Senate to Move Forward with Adeel Mangi’s Historic Judicial Nomination, Condemn Islamophobic Attacks
Mar 20, 2024

Kim, Madsen applaud $1.8 million in federal funds to keep schools safe
Mar 15, 2024

Rite Aid resolves severance pay issue for laid-off workers after meeting with local lawmakers
Mar 13, 2024

Kim, Fleming, Madsen release statement on Rite Aid ‘reversal’ of payment to laid-off workers
Mar 08, 2024

Kim applauds more than $152K in support for local fire and EMS companies
Feb 22, 2024

2024 Summer Camp Enrollment Links
Feb 22, 2024

Kim: State awards $145,000 in grants to local CTE schools for new equipment
Feb 09, 2024

January 2024
Feb 01, 2024

Rep. Kim's Weekly E-News Update
Jan 12, 2024

December 2023
Dec 31, 2023

Kim helps bring more than $4 million in state grants to 103rd District
Dec 19, 2023

Rep Kim's Weekly E-News Update
Dec 18, 2023

Kim applauds passage of Senate bill to extend PACE/PACENET benefits
Dec 11, 2023

November 2023
Dec 01, 2023