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Governor Shapiro: Property Tax/Rent Rebates Now Available for Eligible Older Pennsylvanians, People with Disabilities

Shapiro Administration Invests $52.5 Million In Recreation And Conservation Projects Across The Commonwealth

(Oct 05, 2023)

As part of the investment, the City of Bethlehem will receive $500,000 to connect the South Bethlehem Greenway to the Saucon Rail Trail and create 14 miles of contiguous trail in the Lehigh Valley region. Read more

 

South Bethlehem Greenway link to Saucon Rail Trail boosted with $500K grant

(Oct 05, 2023)

Democratic Lehigh Valley state Reps. Steve Samuelson and Jeanne McNeill joined Gov. Shapiro at the announcement. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (10/03/2023)

(Oct 03, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

PA Secretaries of Aging and Revenue highlight property tax/rent rebate program changes

(Sep 22, 2023)

Rep. Steve Samuelson, who sponsored the PT/RR expansion bill, joined the secretaries in Lackawanna County. Read more

 

Federal funding will help communities get the upper hand on climate change, officials say

(Sep 07, 2023)

State Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton County, said $369 billion out of the Inflation Reduction Act would be used to address energy security and climate change. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/05/2023)

(Sep 05, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

'Prepared for the Workforce of Tomorrow': Gov. Shapiro Highlights New Investments During Allentown Visit

(Aug 31, 2023)

Attendees and speakers included Robert Smith, EASCTC Executive Training Director, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr., and State Reps. Peter Schweyer, Mike Schlossberg, Josh Siegel, and Steve Samuelson. Read more

 

What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro Signing into Law a Historic Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

(Aug 14, 2023)

"This bill helps seniors, this bill helps people under the age of 65 with disabilities, this bill helps renters, this bill helps homeowners, and you can see we are helping seniors stay in their homes." Read more

 

Gov. Shapiro Signs Bill Expanding PA's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

(Aug 10, 2023)

The bill’s primary sponsor, State. Rep. Steve Samuelson of Northampton County, said the signing of HB 1100 and the expansion of the program was a “momentous occasion.” Read more

 

Honoring Hispanic Heritage with State Rep. Steve Samuelson, Toni Fernandez, and Guillermo Lopez

(Aug 05, 2023)

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

 

Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Historic Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate, Largest Tax Break for Seniors in Nearly Two Decades

(Aug 04, 2023)

"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 731-space Polk Street Garage music to Musikfest attendees' ears

(Aug 01, 2023)

The funding was secured by state Sen. Boscola, former state Sen. Pat Browne and state Rep. Steve Samuelson. Read more

 

New Polk Street Garage opens on Southside Bethlehem — just in time for Musikfest

(Aug 01, 2023)

State Sen. Lisa Boscola and state Rep. Steve Samuelson together secured about $2.5 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funding. Read more

 

State Rep. Steve Samuelson, Glorilex Vasquez, and Serving the Local Community | Charla Comunitaria

(Jul 28, 2023)

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

 

Infrastructure, Housing, Transportation, and Safety Funding Opportunities

(Jul 05, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Infrastructure, Housing, and Safety Funding Opportunities

(Jun 16, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Pa. House approves pair of bills for child care, earned income tax credits

(Jun 12, 2023)

“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

 

Pa. Democrats push workers’ tax credit bills into position for full House vote

(Jun 06, 2023)

Finance Committee Chair Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, oversaw the passage of several bills to create tax breaks targeted at working-class families. Read more

 

Democrats position bills creating tax credits, ending two taxes for House floor votes

(Jun 06, 2023)

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

 

House panel approves slate of tax cuts and credits as budget countdown approaches

(Jun 06, 2023)

“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

 

Shapiro Administration Invests $52.5 Million In Recreation And Conservation Projects Across The Commonwealth
Oct 05, 2023

South Bethlehem Greenway link to Saucon Rail Trail boosted with $500K grant
Oct 05, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (10/03/2023)
Oct 03, 2023

PA Secretaries of Aging and Revenue highlight property tax/rent rebate program changes
Sep 22, 2023

Federal funding will help communities get the upper hand on climate change, officials say
Sep 07, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/05/2023)
Sep 05, 2023

'Prepared for the Workforce of Tomorrow': Gov. Shapiro Highlights New Investments During Allentown Visit
Aug 31, 2023

What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro Signing into Law a Historic Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Aug 14, 2023

Gov. Shapiro Signs Bill Expanding PA's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Aug 10, 2023

Honoring Hispanic Heritage with State Rep. Steve Samuelson, Toni Fernandez, and Guillermo Lopez
Aug 05, 2023

Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Historic Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate, Largest Tax Break for Seniors in Nearly Two Decades
Aug 04, 2023

The 731-space Polk Street Garage music to Musikfest attendees' ears
Aug 01, 2023

New Polk Street Garage opens on Southside Bethlehem — just in time for Musikfest
Aug 01, 2023

State Rep. Steve Samuelson, Glorilex Vasquez, and Serving the Local Community | Charla Comunitaria
Jul 28, 2023

Infrastructure, Housing, Transportation, and Safety Funding Opportunities
Jul 05, 2023

Infrastructure, Housing, and Safety Funding Opportunities
Jun 16, 2023

Pa. House approves pair of bills for child care, earned income tax credits
Jun 12, 2023

Pa. Democrats push workers’ tax credit bills into position for full House vote
Jun 06, 2023

Democrats position bills creating tax credits, ending two taxes for House floor votes
Jun 06, 2023

House panel approves slate of tax cuts and credits as budget countdown approaches
Jun 06, 2023