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E-BLAST: Grant to Improve Park, Free Credit-Monitoring Services, Child Care Hiring Days and more

(Mar 15, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

I am excited to announce the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded $148,600 to Nether Providence Township to make improvements to Hepford Park. Read more

 

Krueger announces grant to improve park in Nether Providence Township

(Mar 15, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

FOLSOM, March 15 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded $148,600 to Nether Providence Township to make improvements to Hepford Park. “I am pleased to see this funding coming into the 161 st District,” Krueger said. “Our parks are a place for residents to gather, play, relax and enjoy our natural world. Making repairs and improvements to Hepford Park will benefit everyone.” The funding will be used to build a new playground and dugouts for baseball fields, redesign the parking lot, and for repairs and repainting fencing, concession stand improvements, shade trees and signage. “ The Nether Providence Board of Commissioners wants to thank Representative Krueger for her efforts leading to today’s grant announcement,” said Kaitlin McKenzie, president of the Board of Commissioners in Nether Providence. “ These monies will go towards playground expansion and general improvements at Hepford Park and are aligned with the board’s vision to make all of our township parks more accessible and enjoyable for our residents. ” Read more

 

Free Shredding and Drug Take Back Event

(Mar 09, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Free Shredding and Drug Take Back Event, in partnership with Sen. John Kane Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Strath Haven High School - Rear Parking Lot (205 S. Providence Rd, Wallingford, PA 19086) Please Enter from Brookhaven Road Limit 4 boxes of paper. No electronics. Bring any unneeded medications for proper disposal! Read more

 

How to do a drug or Medicare Advantage Plan comparison

(Mar 09, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

A PA MEDI counselor will give you useful skill to use every fall during open enrollment when you should check to see whether your current drug or Advantage Plan is still the most cost-effective one for you in the coming year. This event will be held over Zoom. Registration is required. Call 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net. Read more

 

Krueger to host Medicare virtual workshops in March and April

(Mar 09, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

HARRISBURG, March 9 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, will host two virtual Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight events in coordination with Delaware County MEDI counselors. The first event, Medicare 101, will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, March 18 . This virtual event is for those approaching the age of 65 or who plan to enroll in Medicare soon. This presentation covers the various parts of Medicare, the pros and cons of traditional Medicare versus Medicare Advantage Plans, when to sign up for the different parts of Medicare, basics of Supplemental Plans and extra financial help covering Medicare costs. The second will address how to do a drug or Medicare Advantage Plan comparison. It will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 4. This presentation gives you a useful skill to use every fall during open enrollment when you should check to see whether your current drug or Advantage Plan is still the most cost-effective one for you in the coming year. “I am happy to continue hosting these monthly events with the help of Delaware County MEDI counselors,” said Krueger. "Signing up for Medicare can be an overwhelming experience. My hope is to make the process as smooth as possible." The events will be held via Zoom, and registration is required. To RSVP, call Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net . Read more

 

E-BLAST: Remembrance Vigil, Budget Hearings, Job Fair and more

(Mar 08, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Sunday marked two years since the COVID-19 pandemic first affected Delaware County, with the first confirmed case in Pennsylvania coming from Delco. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Student mental health and wildlife funding opportunities

(Mar 07, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Read about the latest state grant opportunities open for applications. Read more

 

Medicare 101

(Mar 07, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Learn the basics of Medicare from a PA MEDI counselor. This event will be held over Zoom. Registration is required. Call 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net. Read more

 

Unclaimed Property Search

(Mar 04, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

1 in 10 Pennsylvania residents has unclaimed property waiting for them. Do you? My office can help you find out! Call 610-534-6880 and we can help you search. Examples of unclaimed property include uncashed checks, lost stocks or bonds, closed bank accounts and more. Read more

 

Krueger to host unclaimed property search events

(Mar 04, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

FOLSOM, March 4 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, will host two days of unclaimed property searches this month at her Folsom and Brookhaven offices to help residents of the 161 st District claim what is rightfully theirs. The Pennsylvania Treasurer's Office is holding more than $4 billion in unclaimed property owed to one in 10 Pennsylvanians. Examples of unclaimed property include uncashed checks, lost stocks or bonds, closed bank accounts and more. The unclaimed property search events will be held on Tuesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 17. No appointments are needed. Residents can call 610-534-6880 and a staff member will help complete the search over the phone. "I encourage anyone who thinks they might have unclaimed property to give my office a call,” Krueger said. “We have held this event several times in the past and my office has helped connect many community members with money that belongs to them. If you receive a phone call, letter, or email from someone suggesting they can help you retrieve unclaimed property from the state for a fee, ignore it. My office can help you for free.” Anyone who wants more information may contact Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880. Read more

 

E-BLAST: Stand with Ukraine, Congressional Redistricting Update, Budget Hearings and more

(Mar 01, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

I’m praying for the people of Ukraine. The images we’re seeing are heartbreaking and this is a dark moment in human history. Read more

 

Now Open for Applications: Workforce Development, Substance Use Prevention, and Volunteer Fire Assistance Funding Opportunities

(Feb 22, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Funds (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Accredited state, county, or local Forensic Crime Laboratories or those laboratories that will achieve accreditation within two years of receiving an award. Use : To improve the quality and timeliness of forensic services with an emphasis on the opioid crisis throughout Pennsylvania. Funds : Grants up to $150,000. Application Deadline : April 5, 2022 More Information : Click on https://egrants.pccd.pa.gov/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: Schools-to-Work Program (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Any entity that is registered with the department as a pre-apprenticeship program or connected with a registered apprenticeship program. Use : To support the establishment or enhancement of a workforce development partnership between schools, employers, organizations, or associations to create employment and training pathways. Funds : Grants up to $250,000. Application Deadline : March 15, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.dli.pa.gov/Businesses/Workforce-Development/grants/Pages/default.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Volunteer Fire Assistance Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Local firefighting entities in rural Read more

 

E-BLAST: Budget Hearings, COVID Latest, Student Loan Relief for Nurses and more

(Feb 22, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Budget hearings are underway. Last week we heard from the Department of Community & Economic Development, Department of Corrections, Department of General Services/Office of Administration, Department of Revenue, Independent Fiscal Office and Department of Aging. Read more

 

Winter 2022 Newsletter

(Feb 16, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Our district lines are changing this year! Read more

 

E-BLAST: Help for emergency responders, COVID-19 resources and more

(Feb 15, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

We had a bipartisan victory for EMS workers on the frontlines last week when Governor Wolf enacted Act 10, which will deliver $25 million in funding to help our Ambulance and Rescue Squads. Earlier in the week, I voted yes, and this legislation passed unanimously in the state House. I am pleased to see us come together in a bipartisan manner to help EMS companies battle COVID-19. Read more

 

Krueger announces $192K in fire and EMS grants

(Feb 11, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

HARRISBURG, Feb. 10 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, announced today state grants awarded to support local fire and emergency medical service companies. “These brave men and women run toward dangerous and many times life-threatening situations to keep us safe, but many of our fire and EMS companies are short-staffed and underfunded,” said Krueger. “I’m pleased to see these vital organizations receive this state funding. It will help them continue to do their work and serve their communities.” The following local fire and rescue departments received a total of $192,173.86: Aston Township Fire Department: $30,000 (Fire) and $8,325.05 (EMS) Brookhaven Fire & Rescue Co: $12,848 (Fire) and $6,659.05 (EMS) Folsom Fire Company No 1: $15,000 Garden City Fire Company 1: $15,000 Holmes Fire Company Fire: $15,000 Milmont Fire Co No 1 Fire: $15,000 Morton Rutledge Fire Company Fire: $13,000 South Media Fire Company No 1 Fire: $14,834 Swarthmore Fire & Protective Assoc: $14,976 (Fire) and $8,206.76 (EMS) Woodlyn Volunteer Fire Company No 1: $15,000 (Fire) and $8,325.05 (EMS) Grants for the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services can be used for facility upgrades, equipment, debt reduction, training, education and public outreach, recruitment and Read more

 

E-BLAST: Budget Proposal, Redistricting Update, Covid-19 latest and more

(Feb 08, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Today, I was in the House chamber when Gov. Tom Wolf revealed his budget proposal for the next fiscal year. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Homeowner assistance, nonprofit security, Act 13, and clean energy funding opportunities

(Feb 07, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Learn about grant programs that are accepting applications. Read more

 

Medigap/Supplemental Plans Virtual Event

(Feb 02, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Medigap/Supplemental Plans Virtual Event Read more

 

E-BLAST: Funding for Nurses, Help for Crozer, Redistricting Update and More

(Feb 01, 2022) Rep. Leanne Krueger

Last week, we were able to get something good done in Harrisburg! I am happy to announce we’ve invested $225 million in federal COVID-19 funds where it will do the most good – helping nurses & health care workers here in Delaware County. Read more

 

E-BLAST: Grant to Improve Park, Free Credit-Monitoring Services, Child Care Hiring Days and more
Mar 15, 2022

Krueger announces grant to improve park in Nether Providence Township
Mar 15, 2022

Free Shredding and Drug Take Back Event
Mar 09, 2022

How to do a drug or Medicare Advantage Plan comparison
Mar 09, 2022

Krueger to host Medicare virtual workshops in March and April
Mar 09, 2022

E-BLAST: Remembrance Vigil, Budget Hearings, Job Fair and more
Mar 08, 2022

Now open for applications: Student mental health and wildlife funding opportunities
Mar 07, 2022

Medicare 101
Mar 07, 2022

Unclaimed Property Search
Mar 04, 2022

Krueger to host unclaimed property search events
Mar 04, 2022

E-BLAST: Stand with Ukraine, Congressional Redistricting Update, Budget Hearings and more
Mar 01, 2022

Now Open for Applications: Workforce Development, Substance Use Prevention, and Volunteer Fire Assistance Funding Opportunities
Feb 22, 2022

E-BLAST: Budget Hearings, COVID Latest, Student Loan Relief for Nurses and more
Feb 22, 2022

Winter 2022 Newsletter
Feb 16, 2022

E-BLAST: Help for emergency responders, COVID-19 resources and more
Feb 15, 2022

Krueger announces $192K in fire and EMS grants
Feb 11, 2022

E-BLAST: Budget Proposal, Redistricting Update, Covid-19 latest and more
Feb 08, 2022

Now open for applications: Homeowner assistance, nonprofit security, Act 13, and clean energy funding opportunities
Feb 07, 2022

Medigap/Supplemental Plans Virtual Event
Feb 02, 2022

E-BLAST: Funding for Nurses, Help for Crozer, Redistricting Update and More
Feb 01, 2022