Nearly $735,000 awarded to improve roadway access to Edgmont Township developments

(1 day ago)

Rep. Lisa Borowski and Sen. John Kane, both D-Delaware, announced $734,640 in state funding to improve roadways that provide access to the mixed-use development near West Chester Pike and North Crum Creek Road in Edgmont Township. Read more

 

Panic buttons proving to be a ‘school safety game changer’: lawmaker

(Mar 25, 2024)

Legislation requiring schools to consider installing silent panic alarms in classrooms that would be linked directly to law enforcement could provide another layer of protection for students and staff in educational settings, according to Pennsylvania lawmakers advocating for this safety feature. Read more

 

PBMHC co-chairs introduce Pennsylvania’s Momnibus legislative package

(Mar 19, 2024)

The co-chairs, as well as Reps. Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware, Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., and Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, modeled Pennsylvania’s Momnibus legislation after federal bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey. Read more

 

After Numerous Bridge Strikes, Radnor Installs Warning System

(Feb 21, 2024)

State Rep. Lisa Borowski, a former Radnor Township Commissioner, was integral in securing the grant funding and advocating for the warning system. Read more

 

Borowski announces $117.5K in state funding for local Fire & EMS companies

(Feb 19, 2024)

State Rep. Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware, announced today the Office of the State Fire Commissioner awarded about $117,557 to help equip firefighters and EMS providers with the resources to respond to emergencies in Delaware County. Borowski also shared she has joined the reconstituted and bipartisan Pennsylvania House Firefighters & Emergency Services Caucus as its co-chair. Read more

 

2024 Delaware County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

(Feb 16, 2024)

HHW materials must be handled appropriately to protect people and not harm our environment. Delaware County sponsors several HHW collection events each year, where residents can bring their materials for free. Read more

 

Democratic State Lawmakers Want To Improve the Rape Kit Tracking System in Pennsylvania

(Feb 06, 2024)

State Representatives Munroe, Borowski, and Brennan will introduce legislation that allows sexual assault victims to monitor the processing of evidence with greater accuracy and efficiency, all while safeguarding confidentiality. Read more

 

Black History Month: Reading List

(Feb 01, 2024)

Check out recommended Black History Month reading from Newtown Public Library & Radnor Memorial Library. Read more

 

Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus Statement on Abortion Medicaid Coverage Ruling (Allegheny Reproductive Health Center v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services)

(Jan 30, 2024)

Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled in favor of abortion providers and delivered a big win for those of us who are fighting to maintain, protect, and expand access to reproductive healthcare in the Commonwealth. Read more

 

O’Mara, Curry, Borowski commend child and dependent care tax credit expansion with local families

(Jan 23, 2024)

The new law now matches the federal credit on state taxes. This boosted the maximum state credit from $630 to $2,100 for Pennsylvania families.  Read more

 

REGISTER HERE for my Virtual Youth Town Hall

(Jan 23, 2024)

Students in middle school through college: let your voice be heard! Read more

 

Delco Lawmaker's Bill Calls For Silent Panic Buttons In Classrooms

(Jan 22, 2024)

"By passing "Alyssa’s Law," we would be providing for safer classrooms, faster response times, and more lives saved during school shootings," Borowski said. Read more

 

Borowski announces state funding for student enrichment program based in Newtown Square

(Jan 10, 2024)

Following advocacy from state Rep. Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware, the Department of Agriculture this week awarded a $7,500 grant to Garrett Williamson to help fund its school-to-farm field trips program. Read more

 

Pennsylvania bill would require schools to consider panic alarms

(Dec 26, 2023)

The bill, introduced by Democrat State Representatives Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Lisa Borowski, Justin Fleming, and Kyle Donahue would add Pennsylvania to the growing list of states requiring or asking schools to consider panic alarms in classrooms. Read more

 

Delaware County Officials and Community Members Rally to Deliver Over 10,000 Diapers to Local Families in Need

(Dec 24, 2023)

The drive collected various brands and sizes of diapers, baby wipes, and formula. In total, over 10,000 diapers, 50 packages of baby wipes, and dozens of cans of formula were collected. These will be donated to The Foundation of Delaware County to benefit local parenting families in need who receive services through Healthy Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, Maternity Care Coalition, or WIC. Read more

 

Lawmakers’ collection brings in donations of 10,000 baby items

(Dec 23, 2023)

Annually, the monthlong collection period begins in the middle of November and lasts until the week before Christmas. The collected items are rounded up on the last day and participating offices and businesses help deliver the items to the Upper Darby WIC office where the Foundation for Delaware County will work to distribute the items along their network. Read more

 

Over $260,000 in Arts and Culture Funding Awarded

(Dec 20, 2023)

At a meeting of the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), $266,907 was awarded to multiple projects in Senate District 17 through the COVID-19 ARPA PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program. Read more

 

Shapiro signs Borowski bill to remove duplicative health centers, streamline public health spending

(Dec 19, 2023)

Gov. Josh Shapiro last week signed H.B. 1131 into law as Act 50 of 2023, a measure that allows for more efficient spending on public health by authorizing the removal of duplicative public health centers. The bill was introduced by state Rep. Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware, and is her first piece of legislation to be signed into law. Read more

 

Borowski Secures Funds For Wayne Art Center And More

(Dec 19, 2023)

“This is welcome support for essential township infrastructure projects and local cultural organizations,” said Borowski, a Delaware County Democrat. Read more

 

Borowski announces state funding for five local projects

(Dec 18, 2023)

Following advocacy from state Rep. Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware, the Commonwealth Financing Authority this week awarded funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to support five projects in the 168th Legislative District. Read more

 

Nearly $735,000 awarded to improve roadway access to Edgmont Township developments
1 day ago

Panic buttons proving to be a ‘school safety game changer’: lawmaker
Mar 25, 2024

PBMHC co-chairs introduce Pennsylvania’s Momnibus legislative package
Mar 19, 2024

After Numerous Bridge Strikes, Radnor Installs Warning System
Feb 21, 2024

Borowski announces $117.5K in state funding for local Fire & EMS companies
Feb 19, 2024

2024 Delaware County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Feb 16, 2024

Democratic State Lawmakers Want To Improve the Rape Kit Tracking System in Pennsylvania
Feb 06, 2024

Black History Month: Reading List
Feb 01, 2024

Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus Statement on Abortion Medicaid Coverage Ruling (Allegheny Reproductive Health Center v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services)
Jan 30, 2024

O’Mara, Curry, Borowski commend child and dependent care tax credit expansion with local families
Jan 23, 2024

REGISTER HERE for my Virtual Youth Town Hall
Jan 23, 2024

Delco Lawmaker's Bill Calls For Silent Panic Buttons In Classrooms
Jan 22, 2024

Borowski announces state funding for student enrichment program based in Newtown Square
Jan 10, 2024

Pennsylvania bill would require schools to consider panic alarms
Dec 26, 2023

Delaware County Officials and Community Members Rally to Deliver Over 10,000 Diapers to Local Families in Need
Dec 24, 2023

Lawmakers’ collection brings in donations of 10,000 baby items
Dec 23, 2023

Over $260,000 in Arts and Culture Funding Awarded
Dec 20, 2023

Shapiro signs Borowski bill to remove duplicative health centers, streamline public health spending
Dec 19, 2023

Borowski Secures Funds For Wayne Art Center And More
Dec 19, 2023

Borowski announces state funding for five local projects
Dec 18, 2023