“These projects will benefit the Abington community by creating spaces where everyone, regardless of age or ability, feels welcome and valued,” Sanchez said. Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 22 – State Rep. Ben Sanchez, D-Montgomery, today announced the award of several high-profile state grants for local projects that will benefit residents of the 153 rd Legislative District. Some grants originated from the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program, which was created to provide grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for eligible facility improvement projects. The program is administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development under the direction of the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Abington School District, McKinley Elementary School Energy Savings Project, $1,500,000 Abington School District proposes to implement energy savings projects and renovations to improve air quality. Air quality concerns stem from poor HVAC systems as well as old, musty carpets. Installing VCT flooring will eliminate odors and allergens while HVAC system upgrades will help improve overall indoor air quality. Additionally, fluorescent lighting will be replaced with LED. The project will provide the school with reliable systems and immediate cost savings. PSFIG funds will be used for the purchase and installation of equipment, renovation, engineering, and administrative costs. The other grants originate from the Statewide Local Share Account, which comes from the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act. The act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues Read more
ALL are welcome at my LGBTQ+ community resource fair on Saturday! Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 10 – State Reps. Ben Sanchez and Melissa Cerrato said today they are pleased that Upper Dublin Public Library will receive competitive grant funding from the state to develop its broadband internet. Upper Dublin Township was awarded $500,000 from the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority to help fund technology enhancements to meeting rooms and hybrid study rooms, parking lot enhancements, including incorporating green space and maintaining a minimum 150 parking spaces, and auditorium enhancements including replacing energy-efficient lighting and expanding the stage. The total cost of planned improvements is $2.4 million. “This is great news from the administration, and I’m pleased that the board recognized Upper Dublin as a worthy recipient for funding,” said Sanchez, D-Montgomery. “The Upper Dublin Public Library is a true asset in our community, and this grant will help the library help more people.” The PBDA Board of Directors approved the grants to eligible entities with public-facing facilities such as schools, local libraries, and community health centers to make improvements that will ensure people have free access to reliable, high-speed internet throughout a modern space. “Reliable, high-speed internet and the space to use it are essential for students, job seekers, and workers alike,” said Cerrato, D-Montgomery. “Anyone looking for a way to grow their Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of State certified the General Election ballot, so Montgomery County Voter Services began printing and mailing ballots this week. Read more
Several people have contacted my district office about receiving “phishy” emails and text messages about the upcoming election, sometimes with inaccurate information about voter registration status and mail ballots. Read more
Beginning this Saturday, Sept. 7, and throughout October, buses will replace trains on SEPTA’s Warminster Line. Read more
Rep. Ben Sanchez's print newsletter containing updates the state budget, grants brought home, the Nov. 5 election and more. Read more
As a new school year begins, I’d like to extend my best wishes to Montco’s students, teachers, and school staff. Read more
The PUC has scheduled public input hearings this month regarding possible rate increases for Aqua PA’s water and wastewater services. Read more
The legislature passed the 2024-25 budget last Thursday, and Shapiro signed it into law that same evening. Read more
HARRISBURG, July 11 – A bipartisan bill to increase hospital pricing transparency passed the House Thursday, according to its sponsors Reps. Tarik Khan, D-Phila.; David Rowe, R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata; Benjamin Sanchez, D-Montgomery; K.C. Tomlinson, R-Bucks; Jim Prokopiak, D-Bucks; and Dawn Keefer, R-York. House Bill 2339 would provide state-level oversight based on current federal requirements from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and require hospitals to maintain a publicly available list of all standard charges for hospital items and services. Under the bill, hospitals would be required to display their lists free of charge in a prominent location on the home page of their publicly accessible website. Upon the bill’s 168-34 passage in the House, the representatives issued the following statements. “As a nurse practitioner, all too often my patients are left in the dark on the cost of basic hospital services. This contributes to surprise hospital bills and patient medical debt,” Khan said. “Pennsylvania lags far behind other states for patients and employers to be able to shop around for healthcare. I was proud to work on this bipartisan effort with Rep. Rowe and colleagues to pass this pro-patient, pro-business and pro-consumer bill in the PA House!” “Health care comprises 20% of the United States’ economy, and there’s currently no Read more
"Ensuring a standardized and timely certification process for election results is crucial to upholding the integrity of our democracy,” Sanchez said. Read more
The annual budget process is well underway in Harrisburg. The deadline for the legislature to complete the spending plan and send it to the governor’s desk is June 30. Read more
“Children need a secure and legal parent-child relationship for so many aspects of their overall well-being and their stability in life,” Sanchez, D-Montgomery, said. Read more
Over Memorial Day weekend, I had the privilege of commemorating Memorial Day at VFW Post 676 in Glenside. Read more
WARMINSTER, May 28 – Legislators from both Bucks and Montgomery counties today recognized the sacrifices made by the mothers of soldiers and sailors deployed in the United States Armed Forces in a ceremony held at the Warminster VFW Post 6493 . State Reps. Brian Munroe, Nancy Guenst, Ben Sanchez and Melissa Cerrato recognized area Blue Star Mothers as May is Blue Star Mothers Month. A Blue Star Mother is any woman living in the United States who has a son or daughter (and in some cases, stepchildren) in the United States Armed Forces, or who has had a son or daughter in the U.S. Armed Forces who was honorably discharged. “As a Navy veteran, I know the difficulties and uncertainties that my family, and in particular, my mother faced while I was deployed,” Munroe said. “Families serve in their own way as they play an important part of keeping morale high and supporting our soldiers and sailors. Thank you to my mother and all the Blue Star Mothers through Pennsylvania and our nation.” “Blue Star Mothers show us what it means to support our troops with unwavering love and strength,” Guenst, an Army veteran, said. “Their sacrifice is a reminder of the heart behind our nation's defenders. In their quiet strength, they inspire us all to honor and cherish those who serve, ensuring that their sacrifices are never forgotten.” Read more
My senior resource fair with Rep. Melissa Cerrato and Rep. Nancy Guenst is this Friday, May 10. Please note that my office will be closed to staff the event, but we'll resume normal business hours on Monday, May 13. Read more
"This grant will help physically connect the community and ensure safe pathways for children's education," Sanchez said. Read more
“Students deserve to feel safe and secure while within the sanctuary of their schools. Working to deliver these funds to Abington and Upper Dublin ensures children can reach their full potential as they learn, grow, and thrive," Sanchez said. Read more
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