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Happy New Year! I hope that 2025 got off to a good start for everyone, and I send my best wishes for health, happiness and success in the year ahead. Read more
“I’m always honored to support Manor College in applying for an ‘It’s On Us’ grant. Every student has the right to a safe and supportive learning environment free from violence and harassment,” Sanchez said. Read more
My district office will be open on Dec. 23 and closed the rest of next week. If you need assistance with a state-related matter during the extended closure, check out the self-service page on my website... Read more
If you have coats to donate, you can still drop them off in the donation bin located by the back door off the parking lot. Thank you for helping us keep our community warm this winter! Read more
Our office is participating in the PA House of Representatives Winter Coat Drive Challenge! Now through December 13th our office (1175 Old York Rd.) is collecting new or gently used winter coats, gloves, hats, socks, boots and scarves. Read more
Today, Gov. Shapiro announced the redirection of $153 million in federal highway capital funds to SEPTA, maintaining essential transit services. Read more
Pennie helps provide Pennsylvanians with an assortment of plans tailored to their unique health care needs, and its open enrollment period is now until Jan. 15, 2025. Read more
“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
Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed several bills into law, and I’m proud to share that one of those bills was my legislation designed to increase our home care workforce. 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
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