Looking to build on the continued success of the Northeast region in the Commonwealth, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill assumed the role of chair of the Northeast Democratic Delegation in the PA House of Representatives today, a role previously held by state Rep. Maureen Madden. Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel released the following statement today on the opening of the Da Vinci Science Center in downtown Allentown: Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel today released the following statement about the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission rail study conducted with the help of PennDOT. Read more
Embracing an opportunity to highlight common values and ideals, PA state Reps. Tarik Khan and Mike Schlossberg deliver the opening prayer for the #PAHouse, borrowed from the holy books of Judaism and Islam! Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Who May Apply: Counties Use: Funds for the proposed program must be used to support restrictive conditions that are imposed as part of a county probation sentence and may be used for needed drug and alcohol-related services, and mental health treatment and supportive services for eligible individuals Funds: Funding is contingent upon the availability of funds in the FY 2024-25 budget. Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 More information: PCCD Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or support transition of ownership. Funds: $500,000 in funding is available. Grants shall not exceed $7,500. Application Deadline: Applications will be received until funds are exhausted. More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement Who May Apply: Local law enforcement agencies, campus or university police, railroad or street railway police, airport authority police, and county park police. Use: Funding is explicitly to support Act 120 training and recruitment activities for law enforcement officers that will take place between Oct. 19, 2023 and June 30, 2025. Funds: $14 million in Read more
This bill is a win-win-win for Pennsylvanians as it would open access to renewable energy, ease the amount of energy output on the grid, help protect the environment and bring in thousands of good paying jobs to the commonwealth. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski today announced two projects in his district were awarded $989,536 to work toward maximum roadway safety in Luzerne County. Read more
State Rep. Peter Schweyer announced today that the City of Allentown will receive $500,000 from the state to invest in roadway safety for the community. Read more
A $216,235 state grant today was awarded for a transportation project in Pocono Township, according to state Rep. Maureen Madden. Read more
State Rep. Kyle Donahue announced today that three projects in the 113th Legislative District have been awarded a total of $836,999 in state funding to create safer roadways. Read more
“I am always looking for ways that we can make travel better and safer for motorists and pedestrians in the Lehigh Valley, and these three grants will be put to good use by their recipients,” said Freeman. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Kyle T. Donahue speaks during a news conference urging support for legislation that would help schools set up panic buttons in the classrooms. Donahue says that this would not be a mandate for schools, simply an option for districts. Read more
Five transportation projects in Lackawanna County are a step closer to completion thanks to almost $1.5 million in grants that were awarded today, announced state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today that more than $1.7 million has been awarded to communities in her legislative district to improve transportation and build roadway infrastructure. Read more
Westfield North LLC will receive $538,737 from the CFA’s Multimodal Transportation Fund to realign the intersection of Franklin Hill Road and Independence Road in Smithfield Township. Read more
“It is always a great day when grant dollars are returned to our area and this money will go a long way toward completing important transportation improvements,” said Haddock. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski speaks about her bipartisan Medical Test Results bill that would balance a patient’s right to access their health information with the important role that medical professionals provide in helping patients understand their test results. Kosierowski's bill unanimously passed the state House now heads to the state Senate for consideration. Read more
"This legislation would require providers to inform patients that they will be receiving their test results in their electronic health record, or that they can ask the provider to mail the results to them,” said Kosierowski. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski hosted a legislative outreach event for residents today in the community at the Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority – Lincoln Plaza in Wilkes-Barre. Read more
“Pennsylvania is home to one of the largest older populations in the country and we have a variety of successful programs to assist those residents. Being chair of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee will put me at the forefront of any discussions that involve maintaining and improving those state services. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House and Senate as well as officials in the Shapiro administration on older adult issues moving forward,” said Madden. Read more
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