MONTGOMERY , March 6 – State Rep. Steve Malagari, D-Montgomery, today announced that the House Democratic Policy Committee will be hosting a public hearing on volunteer firefighters and EMS. The hearing will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at Hatfield Township Building, 1950 School Road, Hatfield, PA 19440. Media and the public are invited to attend. Malagari requested the hearing to help facilitate solutions for shortages of volunteers for public servants and volunteers such as firefighters and EMS that can lead to saving lives. He continues to push for additional grants and funding for these organizations to assist in equipment purchases, debt reduction and training. After the hearing is over, legislators will be on-site to answer questions from the media. The current agenda is: 2 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks 2:10 p.m. Panel of Local Fire Companies and EMS: Jerry Guretse , president, Telford Volunteer Fire Co. Debbie Wellington , treasurer, North Penn Good Will Services Marv McKown , president, Tylersport Volunteer Fire Co. Jim Gallagher , president, Perseverance Volunteer Fire Co. 3 p.m. Closing Remarks ### Read more
MONTGOMERY, MARCH 5 – State Rep. Steve Malagari, D-Montgomery, today announced that a $5625 grant has been approved for the Mennonite Historians of Eastern Pennsylvania. “Grants like this keep our community’s history and culture alive and well,” Malagari said. “I love to see this money going back into our district and towards the preservation of our past. It allows more opportunities to learn in the future.” Cultural and Historical Support Grants are to provide general operating support to Pennsylvania museums and official county historical societies that are not directly supported by other state agency operating support programs. An eligible museum must have an annual operating budget exceeding $100,000 and at least one full-time professional staff person. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission received 153 applications. All applicants were eligible. 56 Official County Historical Societies applied for support grants and 12 qualify in the Museum category. The number of counties to receive funding increased from 57 to 58 of the 67 counties. Museums outside of Philadelphia with budgets between $100,000 and $3,500,000 receive a grant based on 1.235% of the operating budget with a grant no less than $4,000. For more information, reach out to Malagari’s district office at (267) 768-3671. ### Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 26 – State Rep. Steve Malagari, D-Montgomery, announced today a $460,437 School Safety and Security grant for Souderton Area School District. The School Safety and Security Committee established within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency approved $60 million in safety grants for the commonwealth. “Congratulations to the Souderton Area School District on this sizeable and competitive state grant,” Malagari said. “An investment this size directly reflects on the hard work of the district and the dedication of its faculty, students and parents. The administration’s award also helps our community build leaders of tomorrow who can attend school knowing that they are being protected and that their needs are their state’s priority. “We owe a big thank you to the administration, and I’m happy to remain a vital part of keeping the governor and his cabinet trained on our region.” The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency receives hundreds of applications for the School Safety and Security grant program . The School Safety and Security Committee approved 524 grants today. Funds will be used for performing school safety assessments; purchasing security-related technology and equipment; supporting school safety-related and behavioral-health trainings; preparing all-hazards plans; hiring school resource officers, school police officers, school counselors, social Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 26 – State lawmakers today lauded the approval of $195,000 in School Safety and Security grants for North Penn School District and North Montco Technical Career Center. The School Safety and Security Committee established within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency approved $60 million in safety grants for the commonwealth. “It’s reassuring to see the administration meet the needs of parents, students and community members who deserve safe schools and communities in the face of modern dangers,” said state Rep. Steve Malagari, D-Montgomery. “When students go to school, they are there to learn, grow and make friends – not fear for their lives. This funding helps us return to that place.” The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency receives hundreds of applications for the School Safety and Security Grant Program . The School Safety and Security Committee approved 524 grants today. Funds will be used for performing school safety assessments; purchasing security-related technology and equipment; supporting school safety-related and behavioral-health trainings; preparing all-hazards plans; hiring school resource officers, school police officers, school counselors, social workers and school psychologists; and providing for trauma-informed approaches to education. Read more
State Rep. Steve Malagari's winter newsletter for 2019-20 for Franconia, Salford, Souderton and Telford. Read more
State Rep. Steve Malagari's winter newsletter to Hatfield Borough, Hatfield Township, Lansdale. Read more
The House Democratic Southeast Delegation today elected state Rep. Steve Malagari, D-Montgomery, treasurer. Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 4 – State Rep. Steve Malagari, D-Montgomery, released the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2020-21 budget unveiled today. Read more
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