Make Sure to Safely Return Your Mail-In Ballot in Delaware County

(18 hours ago)

Mail-in ballots started to arrive at Delaware County homes last week, and my office has gotten a lot of questions about how and when to return the ballots. Voting by mail is safe and secure but you must make sure you complete the ballot correctly and return it on time to ensure that your vote is counted. Read more

 

Highlighting broad-based support for contraception access

(Oct 01, 2024)

The House returned to session this week to work on the fall agenda that will finish out the 2023-24 legislative session, which ends Nov. 30. Over 399 bills have passed the House and only 92 bills passed the Senate, so we’re working hard to get some of our top priority bills over the finish line before the clock runs out. One of the issues that the Senate has not yet acted on is all of our attempts to protect reproductive rights in Pennsylvania. My Contraceptive Access for All bill (H.B. 1140) passed the House in June with broad bipartisan support. This bill would protect access to contraception for women and families by requiring all insurance policies in Pennsylvania to provide coverage for all FDA- approved contraceptive drugs, devices, products and services, including emergency contraception and over-the-counter oral contraception. There are currently no protections in Pennsylvania state law for contraceptive care. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Oct 01, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Transportation: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Who May Apply: Municipalities, councils of government, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, ports and rail freight entities. Use: To improve transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization. Funds: The MTF requires a 30% match of the amount award. Awards are available for projects with a minimum cost of $100,000 and no more than $3,000,000. Application Deadline: November 5, 2024 More information: PennDOT website Office of the State Fire Commissioner: Unconventional Gas Well Fund Who May Apply: Volunteer and career fire, EMS, and rescue companies in counties where unconventional gas well drilling is permitted and counties that directly border permitted counties and respond to related emergencies. Use: Funds may be used for certification, equipment, and Read more

 

RSVP and find more information about my fall events

(Sep 24, 2024)

Last week I held my annual Senior Expo to connect senior neighbors with state, local and federal programs and services available to them. It is an honor to host this event each year, and it would not be possible without our wonderful sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers and incredible seniors. Read more

 

Free License Plate Replacement Event

(Sep 18, 2024)

Is your license plate hard to read, damaged or peeling? Don’t get fined for driving with an illegible plate! My team and I are helping neighbors replace their damaged license plates for free! Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Aston Township Fire Department. Local law enforcement will be onsite to determine if your plate needs to be replaced. Registration for this event is required. Please RSVP by calling my office at 610-534-6680 or emailing RepKrueger@pahouse.net . Drivers must bring an unexpired Pennsylvania driver’s license and current vehicle registration card. New plates are not issued at this event. Once your paperwork is processed, my office will call you to pick up your new plate. Read more

 

My Senior Expo is on Thursday, Sept. 19. RSVP today.

(Sep 17, 2024)

Are you a senior resident or the caregiver to a senior? I don’t want you to miss out on my annual event geared specifically towards supporting seniors in our community. If you have not yet RSVP’d to attend my annual Senior Expo at the Brookhaven Municipal Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Thursday, Sept. 19, please call my office at 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net today to let us know you are coming, as reservations are required for this event. Read more

 

Krueger to host free record expungement clinic Thursday, Sept. 26

(Sep 16, 2024)

BROOKHAVEN, Sept. 16 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, will host a free Clean Slate Expungement Clinic with Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at Brookhaven Municipal Center. Attorneys will be available to provide information and discuss options that may be available for clearing a person’s criminal record. If expungement is not an option, additional resources will be available. Registration for the free clinic is required . Interested residents can ask a question or sign up for appointments, which start at 6 p.m., by calling Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880 or emailing RepKrueger@pahouse.net . People seeking expungement would need to bring case information, including a copy of court records and orders, and must not currently be in violation or on probation/parole. Krueger said Pennsylvania became the first state in the nation to pass a bipartisan clean slate law in 2018. She said lawmakers have since worked together to improve it, most recently passing Clean Slate 3.0, which took effect in February. “Clean slate laws recognize that people make mistakes, but those mistakes should not prevent them from securing housing, education or employment when they’ve turned their lives around,” Krueger said. “I want to make sure that people know there are new options to seal minor offenses that might be keeping them from moving forward with their lives. Read more

 

Grants: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Sep 10, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Main Street Matters Who May Apply: Units of local government, redevelopment and/or housing authorities, nonprofits, economic development organizations, housing corporations, community development corporations, business improvement districts, neighborhood improvement districts, downtown improvement districts, and similar organizations incorporated as authorities. Use: A flexible tool for use in community and economic development for a variety of uses including planning activities, façade grant programs, business improvement grant programs, accessible housing programs, and district development grants. Funds: $20 million was allocated for this program in the 2024/25 budget. Individual grant awards vary depending on the type of grant. Application Deadline: November 15, 2024 More information: DCED Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Who May Apply: Community-based organizations (i.e., active, registered 501(c)(3)s), institutions of higher education, municipalities, counties, and district attorneys. Use: Reducing community violence through, among other things, increasing access to support services and behavioral health, providing health services and intervention strategies, providing mentoring and other intervention models, and fostering and promoting communication between schools, the community, and law enforcement. Read more

 

Chester Water Authority update, celebrating state investment in schools and more in this week's email to constituents

(Sep 10, 2024)

I know that many of our neighbors are closely following what’s happening with the Chester Water Authority. Last Monday I found out that the Receiver for the City of Chester was holding a public meeting on Tuesday evening about his plan to issue an RFP (a public notice that asks for proposals from potential buyers) to sell the Chester Water Authority, along with the city’s sewer and stormwater interests. I showed up to the meeting to show my support for keeping CWA in public hands and keeping rates low for consumers. Chester Township Council President Calvin Bernard also came to the meeting to support keeping the CWA public. Read more

 

Krueger to host Senior Expo Sept. 19

(Sep 10, 2024)

BROOKHAVEN, Sept. 10 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, invites area seniors to her annual Senior Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at Brookhaven Municipal Center located at 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven. Exhibitors from state, county, local and federal agencies, as well as other local vendors, will provide valuable information on services and programs available for seniors. The event will include door prizes and lunch. A flu shot clinic also will be available. Attendees 65 or older also will be able to sign up for their free SEPTA Key Senior ID cards. “We love hosting and celebrating our senior neighbors at this annual event,” Krueger said. “We hope that everyone will walk away with new resources to improve their lives.” Reservations are required for attendance. Interested seniors or their caregivers should contact Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net to register. Read more

 

Delco lawmakers announce facilities improvement grants for local schools

(Sep 09, 2024)

HARRISBURG, Sept. 9 – Chester-Upland, Chichester and Interboro school districts and Delaware County Technical School today were awarded state grant funding to help address environmental hazards in their school buildings, according to state Reps. Carol Kazeem, Leanne Krueger and Dave Delloso, all D-Delaware. Chester Upland School District received $821,912 while Chichester was awarded $1.04 million. Interboro was awarded $290,761. DCTC also received $80,095 for environmental remediation needs in its Aston and Folcroft buildings. The money comes from the state’s Public School Environmental Repairs Program , made possible by funding Krueger, Kazeem and Delloso voted for in the 2023-24 state budget. Grants under the program can be used by schools to fix environmental hazards in their school buildings, including removing lead in water sources and in paint, as well as asbestos and mold removal and remediation. “No student or staff member should have to learn or work in a building full of lead, asbestos and mold, yet this is what many young people and adults across the state -- some right here in Delaware County -- faced with each new school year and for far too long because local tax sources were stretched too thin,” Krueger said. “I fought to include funding to fix and clean up our schools in last year’s state budget and again this year. I am grateful to see schools like Chester-Upland finally get the Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Sep 04, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Local Share Account Statewide Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal authorities, economic development agencies, redevelopment authorities, land banks, or councils of government. Non-profits may partner with an eligible applicant to apply on their behalf. Use: Projects in the public interest. Projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the community. Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. See program guidelines for specific eligible uses of funds. Funds: The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public interest. Grant requests must be at a minimum $25,000 and no more than $1,000,000. Application Deadline: November 30, 2024 More information: DCED Website Department of Education: Hunger-Free Campus Grants Who May Apply: Institutes of Higher Education. Use: Funding may be used to ensure students have access to healthy, nutritious food. Funds: Institutions with 3,000 or fewer students are eligible for $20,000 awards. Institutions with 3,001 to 7,000 students are eligible for $40,000 awards. Institutions with greater than 7,000 students are eligible for $60,000 awards. Application Deadline: September 23, 2024 More information: PDE website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR Read more

 

Read my latest e-newsletter for information on upcoming events, voting and more

(Sep 03, 2024)

It only takes a few minutes to make sure you're ready to vote in the Nov. 5 election. Please visit this page to register or update your registration info if you have moved. The deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 21. If you have a college student who recently headed back to school, be sure to remind them to request their mail-in or absentee ballot, which can be mailed to either their home address or their college address. And remember that 17-year-olds who will turn 18 by Nov. 5, 2024, are eligible to register now and to vote in the general election. Read more

 

West Chester Water Authority Update

(Aug 27, 2024)

I learned through the press that the Receiver for the City of Chester, Michael T. Doweary, had filed a new plan to sell Chester’s water, stormwater and sewer systems. This plan includes the sale of the Chester Water Authority, the public water system that serves half of our district. Today I am working hard to get more information on this plan so I can understand its impact. The plan was filed as part of the Plan of Adjustment the Receiver filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania as part of the bankruptcy proceedings he filed in November 2022. Read more

 

Krueger announces additional state funds for Five Points Intersection

(Aug 21, 2024)

I’m proud to bring back our tax dollars to support local projects. These two grants, which together total $852,112, will provide most of the funding needed for the estimated $1.1 million project budget. Read more

 

State support for education and traffic safety

(Aug 20, 2024)

As kids, teachers and school employees across Delaware County prepare to go back to school, I wanted to highlight a few education-related health and safety initiatives I voted for in the 2024-25 state budget. The budget includes $100 million for schools to deliver better mental health supports and physical safety programs to students. The money builds on one-time federal funds made available to ensure schools have resources to provide these services to students and staff. Read more

 

Fall 2024 Newsletter

(Aug 19, 2024)

Read state budget highlights, check out state programs available for application through my office and mark your calendars for the upcoming events listed in my Fall 2024 newsletter. Read more

 

Update on Crozer Chester and PennDOT MacDade Boulevard Project

(Aug 13, 2024)

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about Crozer Chester so an update in our weekly newsletter feels appropriate. This is longer than our usual email updates, but the situation is very complicated. Crozer-Chester Medical Center is located in our district in Upland Borough and I have been getting reports about internal conditions from both employees and patients on the ground since before the COVID pandemic. The Crozer Health system includes Crozer Chester, Taylor Hospital, Delaware Community Memorial (which they closed in 2022) and Springfield Hospital (which they closed in 2022). While the Crozer hospital system is currently owned by Prospect Medical Holdings Inc., the California hedge fund that bought the system in 2016, they have been under orders by the courts to sell to a non-profit within a 270-day window that started on February 1st. I’ve been working closely with Delaware County Council, the Governor’s Office, the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Office of the Attorney General to escalate concerns to the appropriate entities as soon as I receive them. Read more

 

State Grant for Five Points Intersection, around the district and upcoming events

(Aug 06, 2024)

When I travel to the Capitol, I am privileged to work in one of the most beautiful historic buildings in our nation. When President Theodore Roosevelt attended the dedication of the Pennsylvania Capitol on Oct. 4, 1906, he said, "This is the handsomest building I ever saw." Month after month, the Capitol building in Harrisburg has many visitors from our district. Three young women from Girl Scout Troop 5229 in Wallingford had the chance to visit the Capitol and take a tour last week. It included a stop in my office! Read more

 

Krueger secures $546,218 state grant for Five Points traffic signal upgrades

(Aug 01, 2024)

HARRISBURG, Aug. 1 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, today announced that $546,218 in state grant funding is headed to Aston Township for upgrades to traffic signal equipment at the Five Points intersection. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Green Light Go grant program, which reimburses municipalities for upgrades to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. Krueger voted for the funding that was made possible for the township in the 2024-25 state budget. “I am delighted to help bring money back to the communities I represent for projects that will enhance public safety and ensure modern equipment for our municipalities,” Krueger said. “Congratulations to Aston Township officials for their continued advocacy for funding to make needed upgrades at Five Points. It’s partnerships like that that help our communities thrive.” A complete list of grant recipients, project descriptions, and the amount of state investment is available on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s website . Read more

 

Make Sure to Safely Return Your Mail-In Ballot in Delaware County
18 hours ago

Highlighting broad-based support for contraception access
Oct 01, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Oct 01, 2024

RSVP and find more information about my fall events
Sep 24, 2024

Free License Plate Replacement Event
Sep 18, 2024

My Senior Expo is on Thursday, Sept. 19. RSVP today.
Sep 17, 2024

Krueger to host free record expungement clinic Thursday, Sept. 26
Sep 16, 2024

Grants: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 10, 2024

Chester Water Authority update, celebrating state investment in schools and more in this week's email to constituents
Sep 10, 2024

Krueger to host Senior Expo Sept. 19
Sep 10, 2024

Delco lawmakers announce facilities improvement grants for local schools
Sep 09, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 04, 2024

Read my latest e-newsletter for information on upcoming events, voting and more
Sep 03, 2024

West Chester Water Authority Update
Aug 27, 2024

Krueger announces additional state funds for Five Points Intersection
Aug 21, 2024

State support for education and traffic safety
Aug 20, 2024

Fall 2024 Newsletter
Aug 19, 2024

Update on Crozer Chester and PennDOT MacDade Boulevard Project
Aug 13, 2024

State Grant for Five Points Intersection, around the district and upcoming events
Aug 06, 2024

Krueger secures $546,218 state grant for Five Points traffic signal upgrades
Aug 01, 2024