Chester Water Authority update

(1 day ago)

Last week the Delaware County Times reported that the Receiver for the City of Chester is moving forward with his plan to monetize the city’s water assets, including the Chester Water Authority. This follows up his August 26 filing with the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, where he first announced his plan to issue an RFP for CWA, DELCORA and the Stormwater Authority for the City of Chester. He plans to release the request for qualifications on November 20 and final submission is due January 15. While he has repeatedly said that he wants to keep CWA in public hands, I question whether that’s possible if he monetizes the system. Read more

 

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

(Nov 14, 2024)

Learn more about the multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

PA House Democratic Caucus announces Leadership Team

(Nov 12, 2024)

Meet the 2025-2026 Leadership Team fighting for every Pennsylvanian. Read more

 

More state grants, upcoming events and my re-election to House leadership team

(Nov 12, 2024)

I am honored and grateful to continue to serve as your state representative in Harrisburg for another two years. There are many challenges ahead. And I remain committed to using my voice and my vote on issues important to our Delco community, along with continuing my work to bring state tax dollars home for economic development, infrastructure, health care and community enhancement projects throughout the district. Read more

 

Krueger announces $354,000 in state funding for local projects

(Nov 12, 2024)

Bringing our tax dollars back home for projects that offer people safe and accessible spaces to enjoy the great outdoors is important for our communities and is one of my priorities as a state legislator. Ideas for these projects have been in place for a while, but this funding was needed to move them forward. I am glad to see it come through for our region. Read more

 

PA House Democrats Ready to Keep Fighting for Every Pennsylvanian

(Nov 08, 2024)

“For the past two years, House Democrats worked on the issues people care about, like cutting costs for working families, record investments in public education, delivering much-needed property tax and rent relief, keeping prescription costs down for seniors, strengthening our workforce and economy and making government work. Read more

 

Election Day Info, Grants for Our Community and Upcoming Events

(Nov 04, 2024)

Tomorrow, Nov. 5, is Election Day. Cutting through the noise of the election can be difficult. I want to make sure you have what you need from official, trusted sources so you can make sure your voice is heard. DelcoPA.gov/Vote and Vote.PA.Gov are the official sources for all voting questions and needs in Pennsylvania and Delaware County. Read more

 

Krueger secures more state funding for Aston Township municipal complex, new funding for Hedgerow Theatre Co.

(Nov 01, 2024)

HARRISBURG, Nov. 1 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger today announced that another $500,000 in state grant funding is headed to Aston Township for its new police and municipal complex building and a new grant of $750,000 to help the Hedgerow Theater Co. make its community resource more accessible. The $500,000 grant for Aston Township is in addition to a $600,000 state grant Krueger helped to secure last month to help with the construction phase of its two-story, 21,735 square-foot complex, for a total of $1.1 million. Krueger said Hedgerow Theatre Co. in Rose Valley Borough will use its $750,000 grant to renovate the lobby spaces for access to the upper floors, along with renovation of the backstage and dressing room areas to ensure access for artists, students and staff. The theater has three floors, but only the first floor is wheelchair accessible. “I work hard to bring tax dollars back home to invest in projects for the residents and municipalities I serve,” Krueger, D-Delaware, said. “Aston’s new police department and municipal building will be at the center of town, creating a convenient one-stop location providing easy access for community services. Likewise, Hedgerow Theater leadership have been working hard to improve their space for patrons and artists alike. I was delighted to connect them with this funding that will make the theater accessible to more people. “This is what effective Read more

 

Important Update on Crozer Chester Hospital

(Oct 29, 2024)

I know that so many of you are closely following the news about our efforts to save Crozer Chester Hospital and the rest of the Crozer Health System, so I’m writing to share a major development that happened in the last 24 hours. This afternoon I joined Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry, members of the state House and Senate, members of Delaware County Council, and the Delaware County District Attorney and Sheriff at a press conference in front of the Delaware County Courthouse steps. Last night Attorney General Henry filed a lawsuit in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas to hold Prospect Medical accountable (Prospect is the California-based hedge fund owner of the Crozer Health System). This new lawsuit highlights years of the company’s mismanagement and neglect of Crozer Health System, which has resulted in closures of facilities and shattered a network of care for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians. The lawsuit also seeks a preliminary injunction to save existing healthcare service lines and the appointment of a receiver to take control of the Crozer Health System for the immediate future to avoid additional closures and cuts to services. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District

(Oct 29, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Mixed-Use Housing Development Pilot Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Economic Development Organizations, Redevelopment Authorities, Municipal Authorities, Industrial Development Authorities, For-Profit organizations. Use: Mixed-use site development, conversion projects, rehabilitation projects, a combination of the three afore-mentioned projects. Funds: $10 million in PA Sites funding has been allocated for this program. There is no limit on the amount of grant funding that may be awarded to an applicant. Application Deadline: December 6, 2024 More information: DCED Website Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Recovery Support Services (RSS) Who May Apply: Applicant must have at least two years of experience as of July 1, 2024, providing RSS and demonstrate the capacity to provide RSS to individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) and other concurrent substance use disorder (SUD). Use: Expand or enhance RSS to individuals in recover from OUD and other concurrent SUD. Funds: Approximately six grants totaling $1,500,000 each will be awarded. Application Deadline: November 15, 2024 More information: DDAP Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic Read more

 

Legislative update, grants for our district, upcoming events and more inside

(Oct 22, 2024)

My Dad served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and serving and honoring our veterans has always been a high priority for me. That’s why I host an annual appreciation luncheon with state Sen. John Kane every year to thank our local veterans for their service. We’ll be back at the American Legion Post 926 in Aston from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for food and fellowship this Thursday, Oct. 24! If you are a veteran and have not yet signed up, please call my office at 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net to register today! Seats are limited, so registration is required. Read more

 

Krueger secures over $1.1 million in state funding for local projects

(Oct 22, 2024)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 22 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, today announced that over $1.1 million in state grant funding is headed to her legislative district to support local projects. “Bringing our tax dollars back home to the communities I represent is one of my top priorities as a state legislator,” Krueger said. “I advocated for state funding for these projects to provide better municipal services and recreational opportunities, along with providing equipment that will increase levels of transparency and trust between police and the community. These grants represent strong partnerships between my office and local officials. This teamwork allows us to pool resources and drive progress to ensure that local needs are being addressed.” Grants awarded in Krueger’s 161 st Legislative District include: $600,000 to Aston Township for a new police and municipal complex building in the center of town. The grant will help fund the construction phase of a two-story, 21,735 square-foot building to include parking lots, vehicle shelter, site demolition, work with the foundation, building construction including walls, roof, windows and doors, utilities, electrical and IT infrastructure, stormwater controls, interior and exterior lighting, sidewalks, landscaping, restrooms, emergency sprinklers, and HVAC system. The new building will be in the center of town, creating a convenient one-stop municipal complex Read more

 

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

(Oct 16, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Global Access Program (GAP) Who May Apply: Pennsylvania companies that meet specific criteria (criteria available at link below) Use: Valid uses include: overseas and domestic trade show participation, overseas trade mission participation, foreign market sales trip, subscription to US DOC services, translation/interpreter fees, website internationalization, shipping sample products, and compliance testing. Funds: $800,000 in grant funding is available. Companies are eligible to receive up to $10,000 grants. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until funding is depleted. More information: DCED website Department of Environmental Protection: Orphan Well Plugging Grant Program Who May Apply: Qualified well pluggers Use: Funds are to be used to plug orphaned gas wells. Funds: Grants of $40,000 are available for plugging wells 3,000 feet deep or less. Grants of up to $70,000 are available for plugging wells deeper than 3,000 feet. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until funding is depleted. More information: DEP website Department of Education: It’s On Us PA Who May Apply: Post-secondary institutions, including public and private two-year and four-year colleges and universities. Use: Funding is intended to be used to implement strategies Read more

 

Capitol Rally to Save Chester Water Authority

(Oct 15, 2024)

Last week, SAVE CWA brought folks from Delco and Chester County to the state Capitol to oppose the proposed RFP or sale of the Chester Water Authority. I met with Kathy Maffei and Brian Murphy from Aston Township and shared an update on our legislative attempts to reform or repeal Act 12 and keep CWA as a public asset. I also spoke with a number of CWA employees in the halls of the Capitol. I let them know that two weeks ago, I and a small group of legislators from the CWA service area met with Governor Shapiro and the Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development. I made it clear that I oppose the sale and want CWA to remain a public entity. The Governor listened to our concerns, and it was a positive conversation. Read more

 

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

(Oct 08, 2024)

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

 

Chester Water Authority update
1 day ago

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Nov 14, 2024

PA House Democratic Caucus announces Leadership Team
Nov 12, 2024

More state grants, upcoming events and my re-election to House leadership team
Nov 12, 2024

Krueger announces $354,000 in state funding for local projects
Nov 12, 2024

PA House Democrats Ready to Keep Fighting for Every Pennsylvanian
Nov 08, 2024

Election Day Info, Grants for Our Community and Upcoming Events
Nov 04, 2024

Krueger secures more state funding for Aston Township municipal complex, new funding for Hedgerow Theatre Co.
Nov 01, 2024

Important Update on Crozer Chester Hospital
Oct 29, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
Oct 29, 2024

Legislative update, grants for our district, upcoming events and more inside
Oct 22, 2024

Krueger secures over $1.1 million in state funding for local projects
Oct 22, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Oct 16, 2024

Capitol Rally to Save Chester Water Authority
Oct 15, 2024

Make Sure to Safely Return Your Mail-In Ballot in Delaware County
Oct 08, 2024

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