State Reps. Kyle Mullins, Kyle T. Donahue and Bridget M. Kosierowski today announced that more than $9.3 million in both statewide Local Share Account Program and Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program grants have been approved for projects throughout Lackawanna County. Read more
“The infrastructure improvements funded by these grants will provide vital services to currently underserved corridors, such as new public sewer lines, a recycling center and transportation and safety updates. Additionally, the Pocono Mountain School District will benefit from better water quality and energy savings,” said Madden. Read more
"Today’s grants build on the strong state budget that we passed this summer to help relieve the burden on local taxpayers even more,” said Probst. Read more
Building on his efforts to help the school districts and municipalities he represents at the state level, Rep. Jim Haddock is pleased to announce $5 million in grants were awarded today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for various improvement projects throughout his district in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Read more
“As elected officials, it is our responsibility to make sure taxpayer dollars are used wisely to invest in our communities,” said Schlossberg. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today that more than $2.5 million in Local Share Account Program and Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program state funding has been approved for projects throughout her community. Read more
The variety of these grants, whether it be updated technology for emergency operations, purchasing lift trucks for public works or renovating an art school, show a continued commitment to public safety and economic development. Advocating for our cities and municipalities for necessary updates will continue the progress we have become accustomed to seeing in the Lehigh Valley. Read more
The Pennsylvania House passed legislation sponsored by state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski that would allow parents in Pennsylvania to keep their children on their health insurance policy until the child turns 26 if the federal Affordable Care Act is ever repealed. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski is pleased to announce that his office has received over 50 inquiries from individuals regarding the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal, a new honor for Korean War veterans initiated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs. Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel announced today $11,998,000 in state funding to replace lead service lines within the City of Allentown. Read more
Here are the latest grant opportunities that are open for applications. Read more
The Allentown School District Family and Community Engagement Welcome Center project received $522,205 and the Casa Guadalupe Center project received $500,120. Read more
The representatives said the center, located at 530 Cedar Ave. as the former Penn Security Bank building, will redevelop a historic commercial structure into the Community Education Development and Revitalization Center. Read more
"This would ensure that everyone has access to health care, and it would protect people from being denied health insurance or facing higher premiums due to their medical history," Haddock said. Read more
State Rep. Kyle Mullins assumed the chairmanship of the Northeast Democratic Delegation after the former chairwoman, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, was selected to lead the House Children and Youth Committee. Read more
"Research has shown that exposure to computer science as part of school curricula can lead to more students pursuing careers in computer science,” said Probst. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill celebrated the return of night baseball at Sammy Balliet Stadium in Coplay with a ceremony "turning on" the new lights. McNeill was instrumental in obtaining a state grant to replace the lights, which were damaged during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Read more
Recommendations include employment targets, eliminating sub-minimum wage and segregated work for state employees and contractors Read more
“I believe we need to create a public education campaign within the PA Department of Human Services to increase public understanding and engagement with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline," Probst said. Read more
Below are grants available for applications. Read more
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