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Central PA Dems invite residents to Senior Health Fair

(Sep 06, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

“Our seniors have given so much to our communities over a lifetime,” Fleming, D-Dauphin, said. “We want to show our gratitude by holding this fair where, in one place, older residents can learn about all the resources available to them to help them flourish. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to connect with neighbors. My office staff will be there to answer questions about state programs for seniors.” Read more

 

Central PA Dems invite residents to Senior Health Fair

(Sep 06, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

“Our seniors have given so much to our communities over a lifetime,” Fleming, D-Dauphin, said. “We want to show our gratitude by holding this fair where, in one place, older residents can learn about all the resources available to them to help them flourish. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to connect with neighbors. My office staff will be there to answer questions about state programs for seniors.” Read more

 

Madsen, Fleming want Steelers fans to have a say on televised games in Central PA

(Aug 28, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

Madsen, Fleming want the FCC to work with the NFL to take fan input into account when choosing broadcast markets. Read more

 

Dauphin County state representatives host successful license plate clinic with Lower Paxton Police Department

(Aug 28, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

HARRISBURG, Aug. 27 – Nearly 50 license plates were replaced at a free license plate clinic this weekend hosted by state Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, the Office of Joe Kerwin, R-Dauphin, and the Lower Paxton Police Department. “I was very happy to join with Rep. Joe Kerwin’s office and the Lower Paxton Police Department to offer residents the convenience of a weekend clinic where they could replace their hard-to-read or damaged license plates,” Fleming said. “This free clinic is a great example of state and local government entities coming together to provide critical services to the public they all serve.” Residents who were not able to attend the clinic may contact Fleming’s office for information on getting a replacement license plate at no cost. Read more

 

Central Pa. state representatives laud I-83 South Bridge funding

(Jul 17, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

HARRISBURG, July 17 – Three central Pennsylvania House Democrats said they are pleased to welcome historic federal funding for replacement of the John Harris Memorial Bridge. The Federal Highway Administration’s $500 million Large Bridge Project Grant, secured by the Shapiro administration through the Biden administration, is the largest grant in state history for a transportation project, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro . According to PennDOT , the I-83 South Bridge is reaching the end of its serviceable lifespan. In addition to replacing the bridge, the Lemoyne interchange will be reconfigured, the South Third Street bridge in Lemoyne will be replaced, and the viaduct from the Susquehanna River to Cameron Street, including the Front Street/2nd Street interchange, will be reconstructed. “We greatly appreciate the federal and state governments working together to secure this truly historic funding,” said state Rep. Patty Kim, D-Cumberland/Dauphin . “Investing in the greater Harrisburg region is always a wise move. Enhanced infrastructure not only improves daily commutes but also drives economic growth, connects us to opportunities and ensures a resilient and thriving region for generations to come.” “This historic infrastructure funding for the I-83 South Bridge will enhance transportation safety and reliability, create local jobs, and bolster our economy, without Read more

 

Fleming bill for diabetes awareness passes Pa. House

(Jun 27, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

HARRISBURG, June 27 – A bill directing Pennsylvania schools to send home information about Type 1 diabetes and its warning signs passed the state House today. Sponsored by state Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, the bill passed 182-20, with bipartisan support. “Empowering individuals with diabetes education is the cornerstone of effective management, and transforming knowledge into action fosters a healthier life,” Fleming said. “This bill is also very personal as my daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in June 2020.” Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the pancreas shuts down, failing to provide insulin that the body needs to regulate blood glucose. Those who have Type 1 diabetes are dependent on pharmaceutically manufactured insulin for life. For many, the signs of Type 1 diabetes can go unnoticed for longer periods of time resulting in a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA, leading to serious health complications that may even be fatal. Recognizing the signs of diabetes early, along with targeted screening and monitoring, have been shown to reduce the incidence of DKA, reduce rates of hospitalization and, most importantly, save lives. "The most common age range for a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes is between 6-16. It’s critical that we reach parents and guardians with this information to identify this disease and save kids from needless suffering," Read more

 

PA House Education Committee OKs Fleming bill on diabetes awareness

(Jun 04, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

HARRISBURG, June 3 – A bill directing Pennsylvania schools to send home information about Type 1 diabetes and its warning signs was approved today in the PA House Education Committee. Sponsored by state Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, the bill received bipartisan support. “This bill could alleviate the unnecessary suffering for thousands of people and save lives,” Fleming said. “My bill would direct school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians of students educating them about the warning signs of Type 1 diabetes. “This bill is very personal as my daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in June 2020.” Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the pancreas shuts down, failing to provide insulin that the body needs to regulate blood glucose. Those who have Type 1 diabetes are dependent on pharmaceutically manufactured insulin for life. For many, the signs of Type 1 diabetes can go unnoticed for longer periods of time resulting in a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA, leading to serious health complications that may even be fatal. Recognizing the signs of diabetes early, along with targeted screening and monitoring, have been shown to reduce the incidence of DKA, reduce rates of hospitalization and, most importantly, save lives. "Raising awareness about diabetes is not just about understanding a disease, it's about empowering people Read more

 

Central Pa. Democrats support bill to ensure state government pays stormwater fees

(May 31, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

“While federal and state regulations are necessary to improve and protect water quality, our municipalities have limited ways to pay for these critical infrastructure projects,” Fleming said. “The state’s failure to pay its fair share for stormwater fees has placed an unfair financial burden on local taxpayers who are left to foot the bill for the state’s obligations.” Read more

 

Central PA Democrats endorse H.B. 451 to support municipalities with high tax-exempt property

(May 28, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

“It is a strategic solution to stabilize the fiscal situations of these municipalities,” said Fleming, D-Dauphin. "Pennsylvania is currently in a strong financial position, and with our Rainy-Day Fund reaching unprecedented levels, we can afford to support municipalities in financial distress due to high levels of tax-exempt properties." Read more

 

Remembering my dad and the amazing care given to him this Memorial Day

(May 23, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

This Memorial Day is significant to me as I lost my favorite veteran and hero, my dad, earlier this year on March 5. Melvin Fleming proudly served as a member of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. My dad had been facing medical issues caused by COPD over the last eight years, but during the last two years in particular his condition deteriorated. During this time, I got to know a number of amazing public employees who are there to support our veterans in their time of need. I was taking him to the Lebanon and Cumberland VA Medical Centers, where he was cared for by amazing staff that showed tremendous care and compassion as they helped us through every step of the process. I had the help of Thomas Coreau, the Director of the Dauphin County Veterans Affairs office who was extremely patient in walking me through applying for veterans benefits for my father. The day my father died, staff from the Dauphin County Coroner's office were so thorough and took great care to assess the cause. After my father’s passing, I was guided through the estate process with Dauphin County Register of Wills Jean Marfizo King who was always there to answer any questions I had. I am proud to work alongside this group of dedicated public servants who are there to help not just my dad and I, but all veterans and their families in Dauphin County. There are countless government agencies and organizations out there to help Read more

 

Kim, Fleming, Madsen to host free paper-shredding event May 18

(May 10, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

HARRISBURG, May 10 – State Reps. Patty Kim, Justin Fleming and Dave Madsen will host a free paper shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full) on Saturday, May 18. The shredding event will take place in the Susquehanna Township Middle School parking lot, 801 Wood St., in Harrisburg. Interested attendees are invited to bring their old, sensitive documents such as tax paperwork, utility bills and bank statements to be securely shredded on site. There is a three-box limit, and the event will be held rain or shine. All material will be recycled. Read more

 

Fleming’s Mixed-Use Revitalization Program legislation passes House

(May 10, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

HARRISBURG, May 10 – This week the House passed legislation sponsored by state Rep. Justin Fleming that would establish the Mixed-Use Revitalization Program to incentivize the revitalization of blighted commercial properties . “Communities across the commonwealth are seeing a rise in large, abandoned and blighted commercial properties like the Colonial Park Mall in Lower Paxton,” said Fleming, D-Dauphin. “As they stand vacant and fall into disrepair, these looming eyesores are negatively impacting communities by cutting into tax rolls, failing to pay utility bills, deterring traffic to nearby businesses, draining local services, and often posing significant safety concerns. "I believe we can transform these drains on our economy into thriving places to live and work, bringing new restaurants, retail shops, health care facilities, recreational spaces, and residential housing for working families.” Property redevelopment is a financially significant undertaking with large parcels often accruing substantial demolition and site preparation costs. Fleming’s bill would help provide capital funding to developers to purchase these large properties and expedite the redevelopment process. “My bill would establish a dedicated Mixed-Use Revitalization Fund administered through the Commonwealth Financing Authority that would provide matching grants to incentivize the purchase and Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Environmental, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(May 07, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

May 7 grants Read more

 

Harrisburg area lawmakers release statement on death of Justin Johnson

(May 01, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

State Reps. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, Dave Madsen, D-Dauphin, and Patty Kim, D-Dauphin/Cumberland, released the following statement regarding the death of Justin Johnson, a 10th-grade student at Central Dauphin High School. Read more

 

Agricultural, Educational, Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(May 01, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

May 1 grants Read more

 

Fleming mourns death of Central Dauphin student, issues statement on investigation

(Apr 29, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

HARRISBURG, April 29 – State Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, today made this statement after learning about the death of a Central Dauphin High School student. “First, I’d like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Justin Johnson, a 16-year-old Central Dauphin High School student who died suddenly over the weekend,” Fleming said. “As the parent of two, I grieve along with the family for a life lost entirely too soon. “My office has been contacted and made aware of a social media post that appears to show other teenagers chasing after Justin and using insensitive language during their pursuit. Bigotry has no place in our community and our commonwealth – a place created to welcome all those seeking safety from oppression. “I am hopeful that the current extensive law enforcement investigation by multiple agencies working collaboratively will determine the facts of this tragic incident. Any additional information or inquiries about this case should be directed to the Lower Paxton Township Department of Public Safety at 717-657-5656.” Read more

 

Fleming helped Lower Paxton Township secure $1.2 million transportation funding award

(Apr 26, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

HARRISBURG, April 25 – State Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, said he helped Lower Paxton Township secure a competitive grant award of more than $1.18 million from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to extend the township’s sidewalk network. “This investment in Lower Paxton Township will help enhance quality of life in the township by increasing pedestrian safety,” Fleming said. “The funding will be used to extend the township’s sidewalk network to make important connections between neighborhoods and key destinations such as the Lower Paxton Township Municipal Center, Central Dauphin Middle School, and many neighborhood-serving businesses. This is a smart use of our taxpayer dollars to strengthen the connections in our community and provide easier access to critical services.” Fleming added that the new sidewalk connections will include all necessary signage, ADA-accessible ramps and crosswalks, and will narrow the width of the roadway on Prince Street, which will act as a traffic calming feature, and improve pedestrian safety. The grant award comes from the Surface Transportation Block Grant program Set-Aside, also known as the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside). The grant funds projects that improve the accessibility of biking and walking paths and amenities, pedestrian access to public transportation, community improvement activities, environmental mitigation projects and trails. Read more

 

Fleming congratulates area school districts for safety grants

(Apr 26, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

HARRISBURG, April 26 – State Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, today announced that over $1.14 million in state grants have been awarded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to reduce gun and group violence in local Dauphin County schools. “Every child in our community should feel safe in school so they can flourish and preventing acts of violence is the best way to do that,” Fleming said. “These grants, which were funded by our votes in Harrisburg, will give our schools the tools they need to be more effective when it comes to reducing violence.” The total award amounts approved for schools in the district are: Central Dauphin School District - $307,321 Susquehanna Township School District - $631,469 Dauphin County Technical School - $70,000 Infinity Charter School - $70,000 Reach Cyber Charter School - $70,000 View a full list of awards, including dollar amount and school entities approved for funding, here: ? School Safety Awards . Nonpublic School Awards . Funds will advance the School Safety and Security Committee’s goal of ensuring that all Pennsylvania students can learn in safe, healthy school environments by helping school entities address basic safety needs and mental health services identified in the Committee’s recently adopted Revised Baseline Criteria Standards . Read more

 

Grants, April 9

(Apr 09, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Who May Apply: Agricultural producers or processors and nonprofits, for-profits, local government entities, and institutions such as schools, universities or hospitals that operate middle of the food chain activities or invest in equipment that will benefit middle of the supply chain activities. Use: Activities that expand capacity and infrastructure for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling or distribution of targeted local and regional agricultural products Funds: Grants will be awarded to the extent that funds are available. Grant requests shall be between $10,000 and $100,000. Application Deadline: May 15, 2024 More information: PDA Website Department of Health: WalkWorks Grant Program Who May Apply: Municipalities located in either a PA Department of Health State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) priority county or in communities with an overall percentile rating above 60 in the PA Department of Environmental Protection’s PennEnviroScreen Tool. The 10 current SPAN counties include Clearfield, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Northumberland, and Philadelphia. Use: Funds and structured pre-planning assistance will be available to a limited number of municipal and/or multi-municipal applicants to complete the Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Apr 04, 2024) Rep. Justin Fleming

April 2 grant Read more

 

Central PA Dems invite residents to Senior Health Fair
Sep 06, 2024

Central PA Dems invite residents to Senior Health Fair
Sep 06, 2024

Madsen, Fleming want Steelers fans to have a say on televised games in Central PA
Aug 28, 2024

Dauphin County state representatives host successful license plate clinic with Lower Paxton Police Department
Aug 28, 2024

Central Pa. state representatives laud I-83 South Bridge funding
Jul 17, 2024

Fleming bill for diabetes awareness passes Pa. House
Jun 27, 2024

PA House Education Committee OKs Fleming bill on diabetes awareness
Jun 04, 2024

Central Pa. Democrats support bill to ensure state government pays stormwater fees
May 31, 2024

Central PA Democrats endorse H.B. 451 to support municipalities with high tax-exempt property
May 28, 2024

Remembering my dad and the amazing care given to him this Memorial Day
May 23, 2024

Kim, Fleming, Madsen to host free paper-shredding event May 18
May 10, 2024

Fleming’s Mixed-Use Revitalization Program legislation passes House
May 10, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Environmental, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
May 07, 2024

Harrisburg area lawmakers release statement on death of Justin Johnson
May 01, 2024

Agricultural, Educational, Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
May 01, 2024

Fleming mourns death of Central Dauphin student, issues statement on investigation
Apr 29, 2024

Fleming helped Lower Paxton Township secure $1.2 million transportation funding award
Apr 26, 2024

Fleming congratulates area school districts for safety grants
Apr 26, 2024

Grants, April 9
Apr 09, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Apr 04, 2024