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Williams announces state loan for Northwestern Chester County Municipal Authority

(Jan 25, 2024) Rep. Dan Williams

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Dan Williams D-Montgomery www.pahouse.com/Williams Williams announces state loan for Northwestern Chester County Municipal Authority HARRISBURG, Jan. 25 – Pennsylvania will loan the Northwestern Chester County Municipal Authority $12.6 million for system upgrades, state Rep. Dan Williams announced. The loan will be administered through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority. Currently, the municipal authority’s wastewater treatment system cannot reach ammonia removal limits during the winter months in accordance with the requirements of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit, despite attempts to implement changes and improvements to treatment operations. The loan will allow the authority to remove the aerated fixed film system from the tertiary lagoons and replace it with a new moving bed biofilm reactor system. Upon project completion, the authority will be able to ensure proper wastewater treatment and maintain compliance. Additionally, the adequately treated wastewater, ensured by this project, will be discharged into Brandywine Creek, which is designated as a High Quality Waters stream by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. “This project will Read more

 

2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®): What You Need to Know:  

(Jan 02, 2024) Rep. Dan Williams

2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ® ): What You Need to Know: There are major changes to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ® ) form. The new FAFSA form is now available. On average, it takes about 30 minutes to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be completed online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. The 2024–25 FAFSA form will expand eligibility for federal student aid. What You Can Do Now : Watch the “2024–25 FAFSA FAQs” playlist to better for a look at what has changed on the new form. Use the Federal Student Aid Estimator to get an estimate of what your aid could be once the FAFSA is completed. If you did not submit a 2023–24 FAFSA form, make sure to create your StudentAid.gov account —and remember your username and password so you can access and submit the 2024–25 FAFSA form when it’s available. Find out if your parent(s) or spouse will need to be contributors (contribute their info on your FAFSA form). If your parent(s) or spouse will need to contribute to your form, make sure each contributor creates their own StudentAid.gov account . Watch our “Preparing for the FAFSA Form” to better understand what information and documents you’ll need to complete the FAFSA form. 2024–25 FAFSA ® Deadlines : Read more

 

PA House Democrats Deliver: Safer, healthier, more equitable communities

(Dec 29, 2023) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

HARRISBURG, Dec. 29 – As the House majority in 2023, the Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus advanced measures to keep communities safer, healthier and make them better places to live for all residents. First, House Democrats championed legislation to strengthen public safety, including keeping 911 services operational, making Pennsylvania roadways safer for drivers and pedestrians, and recruiting more law enforcement professionals. 911 Centers serve residents and first responders 24/7/365 -- often during times of emergency. When funding for 911 Centers was at risk, House Democrats fought for a plan to secure funding to enable them to continue to serve the public and make improvements to the 911 system. Communities across Pennsylvania are struggling to fill police officer positions , but a plan introduced by Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, will update some outdated standards used to assess applicants that have made recruiting municipal police officers more difficult and imbalanced statewide. “Vacancies in local police departments hurt our communities and put us all at risk,” Williams said. “This measure will give our local police departments a tool to help solve their vacancies but is only a piece of the puzzle as we need to do more.” This comes after an announcement earlier this year that the Pennsylvania State Police was removing its college credit requirement on a trial basis to attract more Read more

 

Williams announces funding for Valley Township, Caln Township Municipal Authority

(Dec 19, 2023) Rep. Dan Williams

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Dan Williams D-Chester County www.pahouse.com/ Williams Williams announces funding for Valley Township, Caln Township Municipal Authority HARRISBURG, Dec. 19 – State Rep. Dan Williams today announced nearly $900,000 in funding for Valley Township and the Caln Township Municipal Authority through the PA Small Water and Sewer grant program . Valley was awarded $393,300 to resolve stormwater drainage issues along Route 30 located in Valley Township. Caln Township Municipal Authority was awarded $498,958 for the installation of a sewer main along Granger Lane and Caln Meeting House Road. “Creating and maintaining infrastructure is one of the core functions of government,” Williams said. “The state’s funding of these projects is a great investment for our communities and taxpayers.” The grant program funds activities to assist with the construction, improvement, expansion, or rehabilitation or repair of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or flood control projects. Williams represents the 74th Legislative District comprised of Atglen, Coatesville, Honey Brook Borough, Honey Brook Township, Modena, Parkesburg, Sadsbury, South Coatesville, Valley, West Caln, West Sadsbury and districts 1, 2 and Read more

 

Williams’ bill to help recruit more police officers heads to governor

(Dec 14, 2023) Rep. Dan Williams

Vacancies in the local police hurt our communities and put us all at risk. This measure will give our local police departments a tool to help solve their vacancies, but is only a piece of the puzzle as we need to do more. Read more

 

Williams advocates for continued state funding of Coatesville’s redevelopment

(Dec 06, 2023) Rep. Dan Williams

State Rep. Dan Williams, D–Chester, hosted several state officials today to highlight the need for additional state funding to support Coatesville’s redevelopment. Read more

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Williams’ bill to help recruit more police officers passes Pa. House

(Nov 16, 2023) Rep. Dan Williams

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Dan Williams D-Chester County www.pahouse.com/ Williams Williams’ bill to help recruit more police officers passes Pa. House HARRISBURG, Nov. 15 – A bill that would help address Pennsylvania’s shortage of police officers, passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday. House Bill 863 , authored by state Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, would reduce the physical fitness standards required for enrollment in a municipal police academy in Pennsylvania. However, the previous standards still would have to be met in order to be employed as a police officer in Pennsylvania. A 2021 national survey conducted by the Police Executive Research Forum showed a 45% increase in retirements and an 18% increase in resignations over the previous year. Additionally, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, Pennsylvania has around 1,300 open positions across the state. “Vacancies in our local police departments put our communities at risk,” Williams said. “This legislation would bring more recruits into our police academies, while ultimately not lowering the physical fitness standards for employment as a municipal police officer in Pennsylvania.” House Bill 863 now heads Read more

 

Williams announces grant for Sadsbury Woods Preserve

(Oct 10, 2023) Rep. Dan Williams

HARRISBURG, Oct. 10 – Natural Lands is receiving a $105,900 grant to expand The Sadsbury Woods Preserve. The grant will be used to acquire approximately three acres along Compass Road in Sadsbury Township, state Rep. Dan Williams announced today. Williams said the grant was awarded under the Community Conservation Partnership Program, which is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Sadsbury Woods Preserve is part of the largest remaining, unfragmented woodlands in Chester County. Sadsbury Woods Preserve has more than five miles of hiking trails and is a favorite spot among local bird watchers. It is managed by Natural Lands, a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization. “This grant will help Sadsbury Woods keep more land unencumbered by development, allowing generations of Chester County residents to enjoy the beauty of natural woodlands,” Williams said. More on the grants is here: https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/DCNR_details.aspx?newsid=1023 , and more about the Community Conservation Partnership Program is available here: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Grants/pages/default.aspx . Read more

 

Williams announces local funding to develop healthy eating habits

(Aug 16, 2023) Rep. Dan Williams

COATESVILLE, Aug. 16 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, applauded the announcement that five Coatesville Area School District elementary schools will receive funding to provide students fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day. The awards were announced Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Kings Highway Elementary School will get $32,980 from the federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Rainbow Elementary will receive $45,764 and Caln Elementary will get $33,480. In addition, Reeceville and East Fallowfield – schools that 74 th District students attend but are outside of the district’s border – will receive $23,976 and $23,760, respectively. “Bad eating habits can begin at a young age,” Williams said. “This funding will help our youth develop healthy eating habits by providing them with nutritious food throughout the day.” Under the program, schools receive reimbursement for the cost of making free fresh fruits and vegetables available to students during the school day. They must be provided separately from the lunch or breakfast meal, in multiple areas of the school during the school day. For more information of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/ffvp/fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program . Read more

 

Williams applauds Chester County Office of Veterans Affairs grant

(Jul 14, 2023) Rep. Dan Williams

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Dan Williams D- Chester County www.pahouse.com/Williams Williams applauds Chester County Office of Veterans Affairs grant HARRISBURG, July 14 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, commended the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for awarding a $15,000 grant to the Chester County Office of Veterans Affairs. “The Chester County Office of Veterans Affairs does important work every day to help our veterans help themselves,” said Williams, who serves as secretary of the House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee. “This grant will help them further their cause.” The Veterans’ Trust Fund is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. It is funded by Pennsylvanians who voluntarily make a $3 donation when applying for or renewing their driver’s license, photo ID, or a motor vehicle registration.? Additionally, the VTF receives proceeds from the sale of the?Honoring Our Veterans?and?Honoring Our Women Veterans?license plates and private donations. Read more

 

Williams’ bipartisan bill to fight blight passes PA House of Representatives 

(Jul 07, 2023) Rep. Dan Williams

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Dan Williams D-Chester County www.pahouse.com/Williams Williams’ bipartisan bill to fight blight passes PA House of Representatives HARRISBURG, July 7 – A bipartisan bill that would give municipalities another tool to fight urban blight passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today. Sponsored by Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, H.B. 859 would give a municipality the ability to deny permits to limited liability corporations that are delinquent on their taxes. Currently, municipalities may deny permits to individuals who are delinquent, but not LLCs. Williams said some bad actors are using this loophole to force municipalities to approve permits despite their delinquent status. The bill would also allow municipalities to deny permits to an LLC if one of the principals of the LLC has delinquencies in the municipality. “Every struggling community in Pennsylvania wants to fight blight and see their neighborhoods revitalized,” Williams said. “That revitalization includes ensuring there are safe, quality buildings owned by a reliable tax base.” The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. Read more

 

Williams to host free paper shredding event for Thorndale, Coatesville area

(May 30, 2023) Rep. Dan Williams

THORNDALE, May 30 – The public is invited to shred personal documents during a free paper shredding event hosted by state Rep. Dan Williams from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10. It will take place at Williams’ main district office located at 3496 E. Lincoln Highway. “You’re invited to come meet me and my staff and have sensitive papers destroyed and recycled for free,” said Williams, D-Chester. “We’ll be available to provide constituents with information on state government-related programs and services. My office can also help you with any government-related problems you might have.” Anyone with questions can call his office at 484-200-8256. Read more

 

Williams announces safety grant benefitting South Coatesville

(Dec 16, 2022) Rep. Dan Williams

Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, announced today that South Coatesville Borough has been approved for a $30,000 grant to upgrade the police department’s record management systems. Read more

 

Williams: Influx of $8.5 million in funding awarded across 74th Legislative District

(Oct 27, 2022) Rep. Dan Williams

HARRISBURG, Oct. 27 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, today announced that a total of $8.5 million in state funding was awarded across the 74 th Legislative District for redevelopment initiatives in Caln Township, Coatesville, Sadsbury Township and West Sadsbury Township. “This substantial funding will allow for redevelopment projects and is crucial to bringing jobs and progress to our community,” Williams said. “This funding will allow for increased vocational training and expansion to include adult education and training; alleviate traffic backups and provide better access to a new shopping center; create jobs; and to help Coatesville start the process of building a new public works building and fire department. I’ll continue fighting for funding like this for the benefit of residents across the district.” Williams said $1.2 million in funding through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program was awarded to Chester County Intermediate Unit 24 for renovations to its learning center. Williams said the funding will support renovations to the center’s vocational shops that fall under CCIU’s vocational training umbrella. The grant will also support CCIU’s expansion efforts geared toward providing adult educational and training programs in and around the Coatesville community. Additional redevelopment efforts like installing new windows, improving doors and security, and Read more

 

Williams: 200K in state funding awarded in 74th Legislative District

(Sep 20, 2022) Rep. Dan Williams

HARRISBURG, Sept. 20 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, today announced that $200,000 in state funding was awarded to support watershed restoration and trail design projects in the 74 th Legislative District. Funding was granted through the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Williams said $50,000 came by way of the CFA’s Greenways, Trails and Recreations Program and will support the engineering and design of segment five of the Beaver Creek Trail in Caln Township. The remaining $150,000 was awarded through the CFA’s Watershed Restoration Protection Program and is earmarked for the restoration of an unnamed tributary to the West Branch Brandywine Creek in South Coatesville Borough. “Elevating and expanding our trails and greenways in Chester County is what makes our community a go-to spot for outdoor recreation. The same can be said for our creeks and waterways,” Williams said. “This funding is crucial to the upkeep and maintenance of our local environment, and my office will continue to push forward in advocating for this type of funding for the future. Read more

 

2022 Summer Newsletter

(Sep 12, 2022) Rep. Dan Williams

Check out my 2022 Summer Newsletter! Read more

 

Student Loan Forgiveness Program update; An Important Pardon Project; Act Now to Continue Receiving my Emails

(Sep 06, 2022) Rep. Dan Williams

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a three-part plan for federal student loan borrowers to transition back to regular payments. Read more

 

FAQs on PA's Marijuana Pardon Project

(Sep 01, 2022) Rep. Dan Williams

All you need to know and more about Pennsylvania's Marijuana Pardon Project. Read more

 

Williams hosts press conference, announces new legislation to counter recent hospital closures

(Aug 05, 2022) Rep. Dan Williams

HARRISBURG, Aug. 5 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, held a news conference today to discuss the closing of Brandywine Hospital and his recently drafted legislation that would prevent sudden hospital closures in the future. “Residents in and around the 74 th Legislative District have had been heavily affected by this closure and the looming loss of EMT services slated to occur in September,” Williams said. “Now is a better time than ever to act and announce legislation geared toward providing safeguards and a series of checks and balances that would protect residents from future losses and closures.” Williams discussed his legislation (H.B. 2704) at today’s news conference, which occurred outside the Brandywine Hospital. According to Williams, H.B. 2704 would require the state Department of Health’s approval for future hospital closures, as well as introduce price transparency requirements. “This is commonsense legislation,” Williams said. “At the very least, we have the opportunity to ensure residents have stability in their health care infrastructure coverage.” Read more

 

Williams, Comitta announce upwards of $400,000 in state funding to local program that provides free repair assistance to homeowners

(Jun 21, 2022) Rep. Dan Williams

HARRISBURG, June 21 – State Rep. Dan Williams and state Sen. Carolyn Comitta, both D-Chester, recently announced $400,000 in funding for the Movement Community Development Corp. in Coatesville. The grant money, awarded through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund, will support MCDC’s Coatesville Housing Rehabilitation Program. This program, Williams said, helps residents and property owners who are at risk of losing their homes pay for costly repairs. “MCDC’s Housing Rehabilitation Program is a community-first, results-driven local initiative that has helped many in our district,” Williams said. “It’s critical that we continue to advocate for funding like this in order to ensure residents have some sort of safety net when it comes to unexpected home repairs. I look forward to all the great work that will come as a result of this funding.” “Safe, affordable housing is a basic necessity,” Comitta said. “MCDC’s Housing Rehabilitation Program is a community-driven effort to help ensure that community members in need have access to vital home repairs at no cost. As we look to the end of this pandemic, it’s important that we continue to work to ensure that every resident, every senior citizen, and every family has a safe, healthy living environment to call home.” The funding for MCDC is part of $2 million in Read more

 

Williams announces state loan for Northwestern Chester County Municipal Authority
Jan 25, 2024

2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®): What You Need to Know:  
Jan 02, 2024

PA House Democrats Deliver: Safer, healthier, more equitable communities
Dec 29, 2023

Williams announces funding for Valley Township, Caln Township Municipal Authority
Dec 19, 2023

Williams’ bill to help recruit more police officers heads to governor
Dec 14, 2023

Williams advocates for continued state funding of Coatesville’s redevelopment
Dec 06, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Williams’ bill to help recruit more police officers passes Pa. House
Nov 16, 2023

Williams announces grant for Sadsbury Woods Preserve
Oct 10, 2023

Williams announces local funding to develop healthy eating habits
Aug 16, 2023

Williams applauds Chester County Office of Veterans Affairs grant
Jul 14, 2023

Williams’ bipartisan bill to fight blight passes PA House of Representatives 
Jul 07, 2023

Williams to host free paper shredding event for Thorndale, Coatesville area
May 30, 2023

Williams announces safety grant benefitting South Coatesville
Dec 16, 2022

Williams: Influx of $8.5 million in funding awarded across 74th Legislative District
Oct 27, 2022

Williams: 200K in state funding awarded in 74th Legislative District
Sep 20, 2022

2022 Summer Newsletter
Sep 12, 2022

Student Loan Forgiveness Program update; An Important Pardon Project; Act Now to Continue Receiving my Emails
Sep 06, 2022

FAQs on PA's Marijuana Pardon Project
Sep 01, 2022

Williams hosts press conference, announces new legislation to counter recent hospital closures
Aug 05, 2022

Williams, Comitta announce upwards of $400,000 in state funding to local program that provides free repair assistance to homeowners
Jun 21, 2022