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Swearing In Brandon Dukes; Remembering 9/11; My Senior Resource Fair; and more…

(1 hour ago)

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Grant Memo: Community Development, Fire & EMS, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(1 day ago)

State grant programs currently accepting applications Read more

 

Hunger Action Month; Paul Skenes in Ross; Pittsburgh 2050; and more…

(Sep 03, 2026)

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Grant Memo: Agricultural, Economic Development, Nonprofit Security, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Aug 26, 2026)

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New Bill for Property Reassessments; Register to Vote; and more…

(Aug 21, 2026)

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Kinkead, Mazzocco to introduce bill requiring regular property assessments

(Aug 18, 2026)

“Pennsylvania is the only state in the nation that does not require regular property reassessments. Some of our counties have gone more than five decades without reassessment. This has created significant disparities between similarly situated properties and unfairly shifted the property tax burden among homeowners, especially in areas where school districts cross county lines.“Regular reassessments would give taxpayers greater transparency and predictability while giving our schools and local governments the information they need to plan for the future. This is an opportunity to finally fix this broken, inequitable system that impacts homeowners, renters, school districts and municipalities statewide.” Read more

 

Back to School; Housing Affordability; Free Community Events; and more…

(Aug 14, 2026)

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Film tax credits spur economic development, job growth

(Jul 20, 2026)

“Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania offer unique landscapes, neighborhoods and settings that can’t be recreated elsewhere,” said Rep. Emily Kinkead, who represents portions of Allegheny County. “When production companies choose Pennsylvania, they're not just telling stories on screen — they're creating jobs, buying services, supporting local businesses and investing in our communities." Read more

 

State Budget Complete; Local Events; $1 Million for MAMMB; and more…

(Jul 17, 2026)

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E-Scooters in PA; Special Education Funding; Improving State Correctional Facilities; and more..

(Jun 18, 2026)

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Friel, Kinkead bill to protect good Samaritans in drug, alcohol overdoses passes House

(Jun 17, 2026)

HARRISBURG, June 17 – The Pennsylvania House on Wednesday passed H.B. 1944, which would protect individuals who help another person in the event of a drug or alcohol overdose, announced state Reps. Paul Friel and Emily Kinkead, who sponsored the bill. House Bill 1944 , which passed with broad bipartisan support , would protect people, such as college students, from endangerment charges if they are administering aid to a person suffering an emergency overdose. “Creating a culture of safety on campus means removing the threat of disciplinary action so students can step up and help one another without hesitation,” said Friel, D-Chester . “When we eliminate the fear of punishment, we break down the biggest barrier to calling for emergency help, which ultimately saves lives.” “In a life-or-death crisis, hesitation can be fatal. Fear of legal repercussions should never stand in the way of a person doing the right thing,” said Kinkead, D-Allegheny . “This legislation guarantees that anyone who steps forward to help someone experiencing an overdose or alcohol poisoning will be shielded from criminal liability. “By moving this legislation forward, we are ensuring that Pennsylvanians – especially our youth – can protect their peers during an emergency without risking their own futures.” The representatives heard during a March public hearing that this legislation Read more

 

Kinkead bill for special education funding reform passes PA House

(Jun 16, 2026)

Legislation boosting, improving Special Education Contingency Fund advances to Senate Read more

 

How I Voted in Harrisburg; Upcoming Community Events; Pittsburgh Pride; and more…

(Jun 12, 2026)

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Kinkead bill to combat image-based sexual abuse clears PA House

(Jun 10, 2026)

Legislation cracking down on nonconsensual sharing of intimate images advances to Senate Read more

 

Kinkead, Friel launch bill to hold healthcare executives accountable

(Jun 08, 2026)

Legislation establishing penalties for CEOs of insurance companies responsible for harm Read more

 

Updates from the Capitol; New Texting and Driving Law; Fellowship Program; and more…

(Jun 05, 2026)

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Transportation, Development, Artistic, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jun 03, 2026)

New state grant funding opportunities Read more

 

New Riverview Park Playground; $900K for Bellevue Milk Bank; and more…

(May 29, 2026)

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Kinkead announces $900K for milk bank expansion

(May 27, 2026)

State grant supports Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank rehabilitation Read more

 

How I Voted in Harrisburg; Energy Bill Assistance; My Office Can Help You; and more

(May 08, 2026)

If you have not yet made a plan to vote in the May 19 primary election, time is running out! For those planning to vote by mail, all mail ballots must be requested by 5 p.m. on May 12. Read more

 

Swearing In Brandon Dukes; Remembering 9/11; My Senior Resource Fair; and more…
1 hour ago

Grant Memo: Community Development, Fire & EMS, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
1 day ago

Hunger Action Month; Paul Skenes in Ross; Pittsburgh 2050; and more…
Sep 03, 2026

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Economic Development, Nonprofit Security, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Aug 26, 2026

New Bill for Property Reassessments; Register to Vote; and more…
Aug 21, 2026

Kinkead, Mazzocco to introduce bill requiring regular property assessments
Aug 18, 2026

Back to School; Housing Affordability; Free Community Events; and more…
Aug 14, 2026

Film tax credits spur economic development, job growth
Jul 20, 2026

State Budget Complete; Local Events; $1 Million for MAMMB; and more…
Jul 17, 2026

E-Scooters in PA; Special Education Funding; Improving State Correctional Facilities; and more..
Jun 18, 2026

Friel, Kinkead bill to protect good Samaritans in drug, alcohol overdoses passes House
Jun 17, 2026

Kinkead bill for special education funding reform passes PA House
Jun 16, 2026

How I Voted in Harrisburg; Upcoming Community Events; Pittsburgh Pride; and more…
Jun 12, 2026

Kinkead bill to combat image-based sexual abuse clears PA House
Jun 10, 2026

Kinkead, Friel launch bill to hold healthcare executives accountable
Jun 08, 2026

Updates from the Capitol; New Texting and Driving Law; Fellowship Program; and more…
Jun 05, 2026

Transportation, Development, Artistic, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jun 03, 2026

New Riverview Park Playground; $900K for Bellevue Milk Bank; and more…
May 29, 2026

Kinkead announces $900K for milk bank expansion
May 27, 2026

How I Voted in Harrisburg; Energy Bill Assistance; My Office Can Help You; and more
May 08, 2026