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Schlossberg welcomes traffic safety grant for Upper Macungie Twp.

(Feb 27, 2025)

Upper Macungie Township will use its $317,600 grant to upgrade 13 intersections to camera or radar signal detections. Read more

 

Chronic wasting disease meeting Thursday in Hazleton

(Feb 26, 2025)

The public meeting will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at Penn State Hazleton, 76 University Drive, Graham Building Room 115 (Parking lot F). Read more

 

Schweyer and Miller announce $1 million for trail extension

(Feb 25, 2025)

State Rep. Peter Schweyer, along with state Sen. Nick Miller, obtained a $1 million grant for the MLK Trail in Allentown, Lehigh County. Read more

 

Siegel: $700,000 for streetscape and renovation projects

(Feb 25, 2025)

State Rep. Josh Siegel said $700,000 in grants were awarded Monday by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for two projects in his community. Read more

 

Schweyer: Proficiency Levels Matter

(Feb 24, 2025)

At a recent budget hearing, Majority Chair of the House Education Committee Rep. Peter Schweyer questioned the Department of Education about low proficiency levels at cyber charter schools, noting that the educational results don't seem to justify the funding the state is providing.  Read more

 

Funding for Whitehall Township curb ramp improvements acquired

(Feb 24, 2025)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill and state Sen. Nick Miller today announced a state grant award for a project in Whitehall Township. Read more

 

Pashinski: $200,000 secured for District 121 streetscape improvements

(Feb 24, 2025)

A streetscape improvement is coming to the 121st Legislative District thanks to $200,000 in new grant funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski announced today. Read more

 

Schweyer: Cyber Charter Audit is Concerning

(Feb 24, 2025)

At a recent budget hearing, Majority Chair of the House Education Committee Rep. Peter Schweyer discussed several issues surrounding cyber charter schools with the Department of Education. Schweyer referenced a recent state audit that raised serious concerns about funding and accountability of these schools that need addressed. Read more

 

Mullins Stresses Importance of Neurodegenerative Disease Research

(Feb 24, 2025)

With a potential loss of federal funding looming, Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins highlights the important work PA’s research institutions contribute in the quest to cure many neurodegenerative diseases. Mullins, who lost his father to ALS, says this research gives families hope and funding should be made a priority at the state level. Read more

 

Probst welcomes $452,743 in state funding

(Feb 24, 2025)

“My office is in regular contact with local officials regarding projects that would benefit from state investments, and I am proud to advocate on their behalf to the Commonwealth Financing Authority so that we can make these things happen,” said Probst. Read more

 

Schweyer Discusses Improving State-Related Universities

(Feb 21, 2025)

At a recent budget hearing, Majority Chair of the Pa. House Education Committee Rep. Peter Schweyer thanked the state-related universities for their leadership and commitment in working to implement a performance based-funding formula. Read more

 

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

(Feb 19, 2025)

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

 

Guzman Talks Future of Reading Passenger Train with PennDOT

(Feb 19, 2025)

Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman questioned Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll on the funding of mass transit throughout the commonwealth, specifically as it pertains to the proposed Reading to Philadelphia passenger train project with federal funding potentially being a major issue in the project’s future. Read more

 

Guzman Talks Minimum Wage & PA First Program with DCED

(Feb 18, 2025)

During the first #PABudget hearing of the year, state Rep. Manny Guzman took the opportunity to ask the Secretary of Department of Community & Economic Development Rick Siger about the economic impacts of increasing the state’s minimum wage as well as how they will coordinate programs such PA First if they were to get a funding increase. Read more

 

Madden holding satellite hours in Middle Smithfield Twp.

(Feb 18, 2025)

A staff member from her office will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 and Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Middle Smithfield Township Building, 147 Municipal Drive in East Stroudsburg. Read more

 

Haddock Promotes Reading at Riverside Elementary East

(Feb 14, 2025)

Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock visited Riverside Elementary East in Moosic to announce the statewide kickoff of the United States of Readers program for students in Pennsylvania. Haddock was instrumental in securing state funding to bring the program to Pennsylvania and says it will empower schools, teachers and families to encourage young students to become readers. Read more

 

Schweyer: Ed Talks with Sharif-El Mekki

(Feb 12, 2025)

Pa. House Majority Education Committee Chairman Rep. Peter Schweyer hosts his first episode of Ed Talks, highlighting the amazing work of educators across Pennsylvania and discussing new ideas to improve all aspects of education. Today's guest is Sharif-El Mekki, CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development. Read more

 

Pashinski expresses concern over proposed nearly 11% UGI rate hike request

(Feb 11, 2025)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski today expressed serious concern over UGI Utilities proposed nearly 11% rate hike, which would significantly increase natural gas bills for families and businesses across the region. Read more

 

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

(Feb 11, 2025)

Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

McNeill: Over $100,000 awarded for firefighters, EMS providers in Lehigh County

(Feb 11, 2025)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill said the Office of the State Fire Commissioner awarded almost $111,000 to help firefighters and EMS providers in her district. Read more