HARRISBURG, Oct. 21 – State Rep. Nick Pisciottano, D-Allegheny, introduced legislation today to create a program that would provide property tax relief for those in fire service while allowing local businesses to directly support the fire companies that protect their neighborhoods. “The number of volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania has severely dwindled since the 1970s when there were more than 300,000. Now there are as few as 38,000 volunteer firefighters,” Pisciottano said. “These brave men and women do this important and life-saving work without getting paid, and in many cases, spend their own money on gear and equipment. My legislation would provide a much-deserved financial break and offer support to these critical members of our communities.” Pisciottano said the legislation would create a program that would offer tax credits to businesses that donate to designated nonprofit firefighting organizations. Those organizations would then use the funds to make direct property tax payments to school districts, counties, or municipalities on behalf of volunteer firefighters. “My proposed tax relief program is sustainable because it does not put an extra financial strain on local municipal budgets while recognizing those folks who willingly volunteer to run toward the fire to protect us all,” Pisciottano said. The legislation has been introduced as House Bill 1990 . Read more
Rep. Pisciottano’s Weekly Email Update - Save the date for my Senior Fair, grant funding awarded to local fire stations, Port Vue satellite office hours and more! Read more
Rep. Pisciottano’s Weekly Email Update - Proposing tax relief for volunteer firefighters, upcoming blood drive, shred event success and more! Read more
Rep. Pisciottano's Weekly Email Update - Free shredding event tomorrow, legislative updates and more! Read more
Rep. Pisciottano's Weekly Update - Fall festival in Port Vue, celebrating 90 years of flight and one week until my shredding event! Read more
Information on some upcoming events, including community day at the airport, plus my office will be in Port Vue next week. Read more
Rep. Pisciottano’s Weekly Email - West Mifflin construction postponed, remembering 9/11, and less than a month until our annual shredding event! Read more
DRAVOSBURG, Sept. 10 – In remembrance of the fallen and the first responders who risked their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, state Rep. Nick Pisciottano on Thursday evening presented flags flown over the U.S. Capitol to fire departments across the 38 th Legislative District. “As I reflect on the events of 9/11 and remember the fallen, I also want to honor the heroism of the first responders who risked their lives to save others,” said Pisciottano, D-Allegheny. “My appreciation extends to our first responders here at home, who volunteer to dedicate their time and risk their lives to keeping our communities safe.” Pisciottano and a representative from Congressman Mike Doyle’s office presented flags and certificates of appreciation from the Architect of the Capitol to the following fire departments: Liberty Borough Volunteer Fire Department Port Vue Vigilant Hose #1 Volunteer Fire Department Glassport Citizens Volunteer Hose #1 VFD Pleasant Hills Volunteer Fire Co. Broughton Volunteer Fire Co. Library Volunteer Fire Co. Whitehall Borough Volunteer Fire Co. Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Department #1 South Baldwin Volunteer Fire Department Option Independent Fire Co. Baldwin Independent Volunteer Fire Co. #1 West Mifflin #1 “Homeville” Volunteer Fire Co. West Mifflin #2 “Duquesne Annex” Volunteer Fire Co. West Mifflin #3 Read more
Rep. Pisciottano’s Weekly Email Update - Help available as federal employment programs end, a traffic alert in West Mifflin, satellite office hours for South Park and more! Read more
Construction work will begin in West Mifflin on Tuesday, September 7 at 8 p.m. on Lebanon Church Road from the Ceco Drive intersection to Flading Lane. Work will occur on weeknights between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. and weekends as permitted until October 12, 2022. Read more
U.S. Steel Corporation is hiring for general labor and utility positions for the Clairton, Edgar Thomson and Irving plants. Stop by their career fair this Saturday, August 21 beginning at 7 a.m. at the U.S. Steel training hub, located at 1 South Linden Street in Duquesne. Read more
It’s clear we have infrastructure issues in our district, and I believe we can effectively address and act on them and reduce the flooding happening on state-owned roads in our communities. Read more
Rep. Pisciottano’s Weekly Email Update - Infrastructure tour with PennDOT, visiting Presque Isle, National Night Out and more! Read more
DRAVOSBURG, Aug. 5 – State Rep. Nick Pisciottano joined state Transportation Department District 11 Director Cheryl Moon-Sirianni and Senior Highway Maintenance Manager Lori Musto today to discuss infrastructure in the 38 th Legislative District. “This tour is one of the ways I can bring the concerns of my constituents and local elected officials to PennDOT’s attention,” said Pisciottano, D-Allegheny. “My office works collaboratively with PennDOT to address infrastructure issues every day. By conducting this tour, I can show PennDOT firsthand the issues we experience including buckling roads, dangerous flood areas, unsafe traffic patterns and more. Together, we can work with residents and local municipalities to improve our roads, bridges, and waterways.” Pisciottano, Sirianni and Musto discussed the impact of the Mon-Fayette Expressway project on local traffic, reviewed specific issues faced by each community in the 38th District, and visited the following areas in-person: River Road in Port Vue. Washington Avenue in Dravosburg. Clairton Road/Route 51 in Pleasant Hills. Lebanon Church Road and PA-885 in West Mifflin. Streets Run Road in Baldwin. Pisciottano reminds people to contact his office if they have any issues with state-owned roads, bridges or waterways. PennDOT District 11 covers 2,570 total road miles, 1,804 total bridges, and four tunnels that span Allegheny, Read more
Tourism is our state’s second largest industry and a huge economic growth industry for our state that already generates billions in tax revenues. Our group discussion with Kennywood focused on how we can help grow the state’s tourism industry and what can be done locally to further capitalize on the potential of this world-renowned asset in our own backyard. Read more
I wanted to share some good news for our school districts included in our most recently passed state budget, which includes funding increases for basic and special education. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection : Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : School districts, municipal authorities, municipalities, nonprofits, private businesses. Use : Purchase or retrofit vehicles to operate on alternative fuels, purchase and install refueling equipment, and research or develop new technologies. Funds: Infrastructure and innovative technology project g rants up to $600,000. Vehicle grants up to $100,000 per vehicle, depending upon class of vehicle. Application Deadline : August 27; a second application round will close December 17 More Information : Click on https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/GrantsLoansRebates/Alternative-Fuels-Incentive-Grant/Pages/default.aspx . UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES: DEP Driving PA Forward Level 2 EV Charging Rebate Program: Until Funds Expended ( Funding Source: State Mitigation Trust - Volkswagen Emissions Settlement) Business, charitable organizations, incorporated nonprofits, local government entities, school districts, and other entities. - Rebates for Level 2 EV charging equipment for public use at government owned property, public use at non-government owned property, non-public use at work places, non-public use at multi-unit dwellings. DHS Children’s Read more
I also had the opportunity to visit the training facilities of Operating Engineers Local 66, Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union #12, and IBEW Local #5 this week. We have so many unions in our region that provide skilled labor to the private and public sectors while offering excellent training programs to the next generation of apprentices. Read more
Our region has so much to offer residents and visitors, and my latest video with Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald highlights our great parks – and what better time to enjoy them than this summer! Read more
From support for local businesses to job training, there are a number of grant funding opportunities in Pennsylvania. Here's a look at what's available right now: STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Driving PA Forward Level 2 EV Charging Rebate Program (Funding Source: State Mitigation Trust - Volkswagen Emissions Settlement) Who May Apply : Business, charitable organizations, incorporated nonprofits, local government entities, school districts, and other entities. Use : Rebates for Level 2 EV charging equipment for public use at government owned property, public use at non-government owned property, non-public use at work places, non-public use at multi-unit dwellings. Funds : Maximum rebates of $4,000 per plug for full public access and networked charging projects, $3,500 per plug for multi-unit dwelling projects and $3,000 per plug for all other eligible projects, including workplace charging. Application Deadline : First come, first-served. More Information : Click on https://gis.dep.pa.gov/drivingpaforward/ . Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: Children’s Trust Fund (Funding Source: Children’s Trust Fund) Who May Apply : Any organization operating in Pennsylvania that provides direct services and meets the criteria in this Request for Applications (“RFA”) is eligible to apply. Use : To support community-based child abuse and neglect Read more
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