Growing mental health concerns lead to new legislation proposal by Pennsylvania lawmakers

(Feb 07, 2024)

The primary sponsor of the bill, Representative Mandy Steele (33rd District), explained, “This bill stipulates that 80% of a school counselor’s time be spent on actual things related to providing services to kids.” Read more

 

Pennsylvania bill would repeal Sunday hunting limits

(Feb 01, 2024)

“Under this legislation, the Game Commission will have the authority to decide when and how Sunday hunting is permitted, with the best interest of wildlife management and environmental preservation in mind,” said Steele. Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 30

(Jan 30, 2024)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 30 Read more

 

Bills would create mental health days, expand access to guidance councilors for Pa. students

(Jan 29, 2024)

“Addressing mental health is critically important for the stability of this country. With nearly 65% of students asking for mental health services, we must ensure our youth have access to counseling services. PA is the only state in the country that does not have structure like this in place. As the mother of four children, I see how impactful legislation like this will be- we need to get our children the access to mental health care they want and need," Steele said. Read more

 

Steele to host open house at Tarentum office

(Jan 24, 2024)

“By hosting this open house, we have the opportunity to connect with residents in the upper portion of the community, which includes Tarentum, Brackenridge, Fawn, Frazer, and Harrison, and talk to them about the issues facing our community,” Steele said. “With this new office, more residents will be able to access the services my staff and I provide.” Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 23

(Jan 23, 2024)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 23 Read more

 

Opportunities endless at Cheswick's Rachel Carson Park, officials say

(Jan 23, 2024)

“In Allegheny County, outdoor recreation is vital to our community,” Steele said. “By allocating this funding, more residents have the opportunity to benefit from outdoor recreation and conservation in the Allegheny Valley.” Read more

 

Rep. Steele's January 2024 Newsletter

(Jan 19, 2024)

Rep. Steele's January 2024 Newsletter Read more

 

Bills for student mental health supports advance through Pa. House committee

(Jan 19, 2024)

“Despite all the important roles they play in their jobs, Pennsylvania remains the only state in the nation that has not taken action to ensure that students have access to mental health services,” Steele said. “This bill would map out the way in which school counselors spend their time.” Read more

 

Steele’s legislation to provide more counseling services reported out of House Education Committee

(Jan 18, 2024)

“School counselors provide more than academic and career counseling – they also provide mental health services, helping our students to address their emotions in a healthy environment with someone who supports them,” Steele said. “Recently, the Basic Education Funding Commission issued its report, calling for additional investments in mental health services. With mental health deteriorating since the COVID-19 pandemic and nearly 65% of students asking for mental health services, we must ensure our youth have access to counseling services to help them succeed.” Read more

 

Steele highlights grants to invest in recreation, conservation

(Jan 16, 2024)

“With these grants from the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund and the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program, we make investments in the community,” Steele said. “By funding projects such as the Hilltop Hose Company No. 3, we have the opportunity to support our first responders, allowing them to better serve our community.” Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 16

(Jan 16, 2024)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 16 Read more

 

Steele to open second district office, in Tarentum 

(Jan 09, 2024)

“Opening this district office in Tarentum will make my staff and I more accessible to residents in the upper half of our community, which includes Tarentum, Brackenridge, Fawn, and Harrison,” Steele said. “I look forward to continuing to serve the residents of the 33rd Legislative District at my district office in Cheswick and now, Tarentum, as well.” Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 9

(Jan 09, 2024)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 9 Read more

 

Rep. Steele's January 2024 Newsletter

(Jan 08, 2024)

January 2024 Newsletter Read more

 

Grants available as of Wednesday, Jan. 3

(Jan 03, 2024)

Grants available as of Wednesday, Jan. 3 Read more

 

More than $6.6 million awarded for water, sewer projects

(Dec 19, 2023)

“With these grants, we will have the opportunity to address infrastructure issues with water supplies, sewer systems, and stormwater management,” Steele said. “These grants, awarded by CFA through funding from ARPA, will assist residents in Fawn, Frazer, Harrison, East Deer, Harmar and Indiana townships and Brackenridge, Cheswick, Springdale, and Tarentum boroughs.” Read more

 

Repair of Brackenridge sinkhole delayed until state funding comes through

(Dec 14, 2023)

Connelly said state Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Fox Chapel, and state Sen. Lindsey Williams, D-Natrona Heights, have been working to obtain the grants for the project. Read more

 

Steele responds to injunction regarding Cheswick Power Station implosion

(Dec 12, 2023)

“While the plaintiffs and defendants such as CPERG, Grant Mackay Co., Controlled Demolition Inc. and others work toward a resolution to continue with the implosion, I will work closely with constituents and the Department of Environmental Protection to ensure that the implosion safely occurs,” Steele said. “To address these issues, I will aim to implement regulations to protect Pennsylvanians’ health from contamination at toxic sites, specifically regarding coal demolition sites, through legislation.” Read more

 

Tarentum, Cheswick eyeing regional riverfront development

(Dec 12, 2023)

“When we look at the county as a whole, the place of logical expansion and growth is the Allegheny Valley,” Steele said. “The historically vibrant communities of the Valley have proximity to the city and East End via our newly improved section of Route 28, excellent housing stock and lie entirely along an especially beautiful stretch of the Allegheny River. Our immediate downstream neighbors are experiencing a revitalization, and the key to building upon that growth is the river.” Read more