“We increased the income limits for the first time in 17 years and we are providing larger maximum rebates for those who qualify,” said Rep. Steve Samuelson, prime sponsor of the legislation which expanded the PTRR. Read more
Aurea Ortiz welcomes back State Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-135, along with Toni Fernandez, Community Outreach Manager at Northampton Community College, to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month. Read more
"We are increasing the income limits for the first time in 17 years and we are providing larger rebates for those who qualify," Samuelson said. Read more
The funding was secured by state Sen. Boscola, former state Sen. Pat Browne and state Rep. Steve Samuelson. Read more
State Sen. Lisa Boscola and state Rep. Steve Samuelson together secured about $2.5 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funding. Read more
Aurea Ortiz welcomes State Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-135 and Constituent Services Advisor Glorilex Vasquez for a conversation about business in Harrisburg, the state budget, as well as the range of resources and constituent services available at Rep. Samuelson's office in Bethlehem. Read more
Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more
“This cost is absolutely a nightmare for our families and we should absolutely do something about it,” Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, said during floor debate Monday. Read more
Finance Committee Chair Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, oversaw the passage of several bills to create tax breaks targeted at working-class families. Read more
Committee Chair state Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, sought to temper Republican’s contentions about affordability by comparing the cost to the estimated $5.5 billion in unallocated funds anticipated to roll over to the next budget. Read more
“I realize there are 24 days of budget negotiations ahead of us. We’re putting some proposals forward that could benefit working Pennsylvanians and can benefit Pennsylvania,” Samuelson said, referring to the looming June 30 deadline to pass a new state spending plan. Read more
The bill would expand the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for the first time in over 16 years, according to State Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton. Read more
“I’m grateful for the House’s overwhelming vote to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for seniors and people with disabilities,” Samuelson said. “This will increase income limits, provide larger rebates for those who qualify, and includes a cost-of-living adjustment so that recipients won’t lose their rebate in the future when they get modest increases in their Social Security or pension.” Read more
Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, the bill’s primary sponsor, had used data to find support for the plan. He pointed to enrollment figures, showing that because income eligibility hasn’t been adjusted as pension or Social Security income increased slightly, thousands were falling out of the program but not necessarily eliminating the need. Read more
The bill, assuming it clears the state Senate, would “provide a needed expansion to a tried-and-true program that people depend on and make sure that this program is a cornerstone of our state for years to come,” said Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, the bill’s prime sponsor. Read more
Rep. Samuelson touched on the various monuments in Bethlehem dedicated to veterans, such as the memorial on Arch and Wood streets and one currently on display at SteelStacks. Read more
Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, was primary sponsor of the bill with Democratic primary co-sponsors and 81 bipartisan House members also signed on. Read more
Taking the first significant step toward increasing income limits for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for the first time in 16-plus years, the Finance Committee passed legislation Tuesday to do just that. Read more
The Finance Committee on Tuesday unanimously advanced House Bill 1100, sponsored by Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, which would increase the income limit and rebate amounts for qualifying homeowners and renters, to the House floor. Read more
House Bill 1100, sponsored by Democratic state Rep. Steve Samuelson, would increase the number of people eligible for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, and increase the maximum allowable rebate from $650 to $1,000. Read more
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