I want to share that Gov. Josh Shapiro last week signed into law legislation that I voted for (Act 31/H.B. 507) to require medical facilities in Pennsylvania to obtain consent before performing pelvic, prostate or rectal exams on anesthetized patients. Read more
Last week on the House floor, I spoke in favor of HB 1786, which would protect patients who travel to PA for reproductive healthcare services, including abortion, and protect the providers who perform these services. This legislation will prohibit the Commonwealth from taking legal or law enforcement action against citizens from other states seeking asylum. Read more
I am back in Harrisburg this week for voting session. Today we voted on a bill that would provide a cost-of-living increase for retired teachers and state employees who retired prior to July 2, 2001, before Act 9 passed. These retirees have missed out on every cost-of-living increase since 2001 and have a hard time keeping up with rising inflation rates. I voted yes and the bill passed with a vote of 140-63. It now heads to the Senate. Read more
NEWLY OPENED PROGRAMS Council on the Arts: Arts Organizations and Arts Programs Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations and municipalities with at least two years of consistent arts programming in Pennsylvania and an average arts revenue over $200,000. School districts providing arts programming/services are also eligible. Use: Eligible uses of funds include, but are not limited to, operating, programming or project expenditures. Application Deadline: Jan. 17, 2024 More information: Arts Website Historical & Museum Commission: Empowered History Micro-Grant Program Who May Apply: Any community group or member of a community with historical materials located in Pennsylvania. Highest priority is given to organizations with demonstrated financial need and historical material from communities that are underrepresented in the historical record. Use: Enable communities to preserve and share their history through purchases that capture, preserve or disseminate community history, such as but not limited to, archival boxes, digital projects, educational materials, equipment to improve storage, and more. Funds: Grants will be awarded in amounts between $100 and $1,000 Application Deadline: Jan. 31, 2024 More information: PHMC Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement Who May Apply: Local law enforcement agencies, campus or university police, railroad or street Read more
The 2023 Municipal Election is today, Tuesday, November 7th, so make sure you have a plan to vote! Polls will be open from 7am-8pm today. Read more
The House passed House Bill 612, providing a 7% increase in funding to Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Temple University and a 25% increase in funding for Lincoln University. The bill also freezes tuition increases at the universities for the 2024-25 school year. This week the House also passed legislation with overwhelming support that would ensure greater transparency by making the state-related universities subject to certain provisions of the state’s Right to Know Law. Read more
The PA House passed HB1449, a bill aimed at ensuring responsible contractors for taxpayer-funded public works projects. The bill, supported by both parties, aims to prevent unscrupulous contractors from winning contracts and increasing costs. It requires firms to hire skilled labor and prohibits recent violations, protecting public safety and taxpayer dollars. Read more
PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Scattergood Foundation (Advertised by Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs): REACH PA Who May Apply: Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) or have a fiscal sponsor, be led by a BIPOC, engaged with Pennsylvania’s most under-resourced neighborhoods, prioritizing rural and predominately BIPOC communities, show a commitment to addressing the root causes of social injustice, and be person-centered. Use: Project funds may be used to implement harm reduction practices, offer services outside of regular business hours, work toward partnerships with local social and healthcare services to provide connections to care, offer compensation to program participants to help build programming and create connections to underserved groups. Funds: G rants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to support the work of Pennsylvania’s community-based organizations in order to reduce the incidence of negative health effects and the number of fatal overdoses among BIPOC people who use drugs. Application Deadline: October 30, 2023 More information: REACH PA Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program Who May Apply : Applicant must be a nonprofit organization based in the Commonwealth designated as a 501(c)(3) and principally serve i ndividuals, groups, or institutions that are included within a bias motivation category for single Read more
The Municipal Election is right around the corner and the deadline to register to vote is next Monday, Oct. 23. Voting is your right! Let your voice be heard and register to vote today! Read more
Are you joining us this Saturday for my Shred Event? Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 6 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, announced today that Chester Township has been awarded $125,000 and Pendle Hill School, $57,600 in state funding by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. “Modern, safe, and accessible parks are an asset to any community. They serve as areas for people of all ages and abilities to connect with one another, make memories and enjoy the beauty of our area,” Krueger said. “I’m grateful to our municipalities for applying for this funding and proud to see this investment in the 161st Legislative District, as these projects will create new recreational opportunities and improve quality of life for residents of these townships and beyond.” The grant money will be used for the following projects: $125,000 for Chester Township for rehabilitation and further development of Jacks Park in Chester Township, Delaware County. Work will include renovation of parking area; construction of pedestrian walkways and stormwater management measures; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. $57,600 for Pendle Hill School to coordinate the school’s TreeVitalize program for years 2024-2025; engage students and community members in planting and caring for trees in Delaware County; build local tree stewardship capacity; and complete a hazard tree inventory. Read more
ASTON, Oct. 5 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, and state Sen. John Kane, D-Delaware/Chester, will host a free shredding and drug take back event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct.14. The event will take place in the Northley Middle School parking lot, located at 2801 Concord Road. Residents may bring up to four boxes of documents containing personal information. Additionally, the Delaware County District Attorney's Mobile Drug Collection Unit will be onsite collecting unwanted medications for proper disposal. Electronics will not be accepted at this event. “I'm honored to host events like this one for residents, and I'm delighted Senator Kane can join us once more. It is critical to have a secure and simple method for disposing of confidential information and unused medication,” Krueger said. “Shredding events are one of the best ways to ensure that your confidential and sensitive documents are properly disposed of and not used without your knowledge. We've also seen unused and forgotten-about medications brought to our takeback events to save the lives of those struggling with opioid addiction and to prevent prescription drug abuse.” The event is open to all residents of the 161st Legislative District, but no businesses. "Protecting the privacy of our constituents is of utmost importance, and this event provides one of the safest and most secure ways to dispose of sensitive documents," Read more
I spent this weekend in the district at various community events in Chester Township, Ridley Township, and Brookhaven Borough. This week I am back in Harrisburg and we have a busy schedule set for the fall, and I am hopeful we will see movement on some of our high-priority items like state-related university funding and increased support for individuals with disabilities. Read more
The House Fall Voting Session began today! I am excited to be back in Harrisburg, a lot of new bills have been introduced since we left Harrisburg after the first week of July. I anticipate some very busy days as we evaluate and vote on bills that will move Pennsylvania forward. Read more
Join me this Thursday, 9/21, for my annual Senior Expo! This is a great event with fantastic information and resources for seniors! Share this with the seniors in your life and I hope to see you there! Read more
Last week I was busy hosting events in our district and meeting with constituents. I’m grateful to have a few weeks at home this month to spend time in my District office and engage with neighbors before we head back to voting session on September 26th. Read more
PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: COVID Mitigation for Counties Who May Apply : This funding is available to 66 Pennsylvania counties. Each county’s Criminal Justice Advisory Board will be responsible for coordinating the application for their county and local confinement facilities, as funding is limited to that purpose. Use : Per the requirements of the CDC’s award, this grant has 15 allowable activities which are designed to detect, diagnose, trace, and monitor SARS–CoV–2 and COVID–19 infections, and mitigate the spread of COVID–19 in confinement facilities. These activities include hiring personnel related to testing/mitigation efforts, purchasing laboratory equipment used for COVID-19 testing, purchasing supplies, test kits, and other tools related to rapid identification of COVID-19, contracting with testing agencies, purchasing software and technology to track COVID-19, and other related activities. Funds : A total of $9,624,626 is available to 66 counties. Application Deadline : September 19, 2023 More information : PCCD Website Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2024-25 Medical Marijuana Act Enforcement Who May Apply : Eligibility for these funds is open to municipalities and regional police departments proposing to implement projects and programs Read more
Join my office tomorrow for Medicare 101 to learn what you need to know if you are soon-to-be Medicare eligible. Read more
Wishing our students, teachers, and school faculty the best of luck as we start a new school year! Read more
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