Bills mandating school counselor plans, establishing dual credit program clear Pa. House

(21 hours ago)

Steele said counselors are stretched thin through having to provide emotional and behavioral support along with guidance on careers and post-secondary education. She said Pennsylvania is the lone state in the nation without required standardized school counseling. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District

(1 day ago)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Who May Apply: Counties Use: Funds for the proposed program must be used to support restrictive conditions that are imposed as part of a county probation sentence and may be used for needed drug and alcohol-related services, and mental health treatment and supportive services for eligible individuals Funds: Funding is contingent upon the availability of funds in the FY 2024-25 budget. Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 More information: PCCD Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or support transition of ownership. Funds: $500,000 in funding is available. Grants shall not exceed $7,500. Application Deadline: Applications will be received until funds are exhausted. More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement Who May Apply: Local law enforcement agencies, campus or university police, railroad or street railway police, airport authority police, and county park police. Use: Funding is explicitly to support Act 120 training and recruitment activities for law enforcement officers that will take place between Oct. 19, 2023 and June 30, 2025. Funds: $14 million in Read more

 

Steele announces more than $1.25 million for infrastructure projects

(1 day ago)

“As the state representative for the 33rd Legislative District, I prioritize investments that put the safety of communities first, and that is why I advocated for more than $1.25 million for our infrastructure,” Steele said. “With Pennsylvania having some of the oldest infrastructure in the country, the 33rd Legislative District would benefit from enhancements to our infrastructure, which include upgrading a traffic signal, constructing a roundabout, and installing sidewalks. These investments will make the townships of Harrison and O’Hara, and Sharpsburg Borough, safer and more accessible.” Read more

 

School counseling services bill passes House

(Mar 25, 2024)

“As the mother of four children, I worry about their mental health, just like many parents in the U.S.,” Steele said. “Nearly 65% of students ask for mental health services, and we must equip our schools to meet their needs. This legislation would ensure our students thrive by requiring schools to assess students’ needs and develop a comprehensive plan to address them. By prioritizing our students’ mental health and well-being, we help prepare them to meet life’s challenges with greater resilience.” Read more

 

Steele responds to Blawnox shooting

(Mar 20, 2024)

Constituents may contact their local police department to report any crimes, and Steele’s office at 724-826-5151 to address any legislative issues relating to community safety. 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

 

Committee advances Steele’s Safer Sealant Act

(Mar 19, 2024)

“Today, we took a massive stride toward restricting toxic chemicals, such as PAHs, that threaten our communities, including the health of our youth and our environment,” said Steele, D-Allegheny. “One of my own children suffered health issues, which our pediatrician attributed to coal tar sealant used on my driveway. With more sealants available that are safer, we should not permit the sale of sealants with chemicals toxic to the health of Pennsylvanians or the environment. We must remove sealants high in PAHs from the market.” Read more

 

Escape bags, protective wear to be upgraded at Citizens Hose

(Mar 14, 2024)

State Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Fox Chapel, said the grants for local firefighters and EMS are especially important. Read more

 

Regional riverfront plans in Tarentum, Cheswick move forward

(Mar 14, 2024)

Steele said the funding will lay the groundwork for a riverfront park that will make fishing and boating “more accessible for our neighbors in Cheswick and Tarentum.” Read more

 

Steele introduces legislative package to protect Pennsylvania’s wildlife, farms, forests

(Mar 13, 2024)

“With more than half a million hunters and approximately 53,000 farms in Pennsylvania, these bills will ensure we continue Pennsylvania’s hunting heritage, aid farmers, conserve our forests and enrich the commonwealth’s economy,” Steele said. “Hunters are instrumental to conserving the environment. Through these packages of bills, we may embrace our hunting heritage, as well as work with farmers, which represent one of Pennsylvania’s largest industries, while helping to nurture thriving forests.” Read more

 

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

(Mar 13, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Public School Facility Improvement Grant Who May Apply: School entities, defined as a school district or an area career and technical school. Use: Facility improvement projects, including but not limited to roof repair/replacement, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, plumbing systems, window repair/replacement, health and safety upgrades, and accessibility projects. Funds: $100 million in total funding is available. Grant requests shall not exceed $5 million per eligible improvement project. School entities may submit more than one application, but no school entity shall receive more than 20% of the total funding available. Application Deadline: May 31, 2024 More information: CFA Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program Who May Apply: County governments and non-profit victim service agencies are eligible to apply. Faith-based organizations may be eligible to apply under certain circumstances. Use: Funds may be used to support cross-system, collaborative efforts to respond to victims of violence against women crimes. This includes, but is not limited to, personnel and benefit costs associated with specialized units in law enforcement or core direct victim services, supplies and operating expenses related to the STOP project, equipment necessary for implementation, and training or professional development. Funds: A total of $12 Read more

 

Blawnox, Southern Allegheny Valley fire departments upgrade protective gear

(Mar 12, 2024)

“These funds are especially important, considering there is a shortage of firefighters and EMS providers,” Steele said. Read more

 

Steele secures $50,000 to develop regional riverfront park

(Mar 12, 2024)

“This funding will lay the groundwork for a riverfront park that will make fishing and boating more accessible for our neighbors in Cheswick and Tarentum, who currently must rely on the boat launch at Bull Creek Run,” Steele said. “As an advocate for outdoor recreation and conservation, I’m thankful to the commission for working with me to secure this funding, which will create more opportunities for residents and tourists to enjoy our beautiful Allegheny River.” Read more

 

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

(Mar 05, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Who May Apply: State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other eligible specialty crops stakeholders. Use: The purpose of the Program is to enhance, but not replace, the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program by establishing a Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for specialty crops that are not currently eligible for grant payments under the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, or that are otherwise designated high-priority specialty crops by the Secretary. Funding for the Program will assist the growth, certification of seed and marketing of these eligible specialty crops. Funds: $460,000 in funding is available. Application Deadline: April 19, 2024 More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or support transition of ownership. Funds: $500,000 in funding is available. Grants shall not exceed $7,500. Application Deadline: Applications will be received until funds are exhausted. More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement Who May Apply: Local law enforcement Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Feb. 27

(Feb 27, 2024)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Feb. 27 Read more

 

Expanded Sunday hunting could be coming to PA

(Feb 22, 2024)

“We are seeing some working people, who work six days a week, they leave our state to go hunt in other states on Sundays, that’s not okay, we need to keep them hunting here,” said Steele. Read more

 

Frazer volunteer fire departments get boost for equipment purchase and upkeep

(Feb 20, 2024)

“These funds are especially important, considering there is a shortage of firefighters and EMS providers,” she said. Read more

 

Pa. legislators, Farm Bureau discuss what it will take to allow more Sunday hunting

(Feb 20, 2024)

“Sens. Rothman and Laughlin have done a great job in working on this. We need to get it done. The farmers need it, the hunters want it," she said. "As a mother of four kids, I know that we are seeing numbers declining as far as youth hunting. We need that extra day to get kids out into the woods and raise a new generation of hunters.” Read more

 

Western Pennsylvania farmers support Sunday deer hunting legislation

(Feb 20, 2024)

Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Fox Chapel, says she will introduce legislation on the House side to allow Sunday hunting as a way to alleviate some of the hardships hunters are facing. Read more

 

Steele announces more than $299,000 awarded for local fire companies, EMS

(Feb 16, 2024)

“This funding ensures emergency responders will have the resources needed to respond to emergencies,” Steele said. “These funds are especially important, considering there is a shortage of firefighters and EMS providers. I will continue to advocate for funding to provide assistance to emergency responders so that our communities remain safe.” Read more

 

Bills mandating school counselor plans, establishing dual credit program clear Pa. House
21 hours ago

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
1 day ago

Steele announces more than $1.25 million for infrastructure projects
1 day ago

School counseling services bill passes House
Mar 25, 2024

Steele responds to Blawnox shooting
Mar 20, 2024

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

Committee advances Steele’s Safer Sealant Act
Mar 19, 2024

Escape bags, protective wear to be upgraded at Citizens Hose
Mar 14, 2024

Regional riverfront plans in Tarentum, Cheswick move forward
Mar 14, 2024

Steele introduces legislative package to protect Pennsylvania’s wildlife, farms, forests
Mar 13, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 13, 2024

Blawnox, Southern Allegheny Valley fire departments upgrade protective gear
Mar 12, 2024

Steele secures $50,000 to develop regional riverfront park
Mar 12, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 05, 2024

Grants available as of Tuesday, Feb. 27
Feb 27, 2024

Expanded Sunday hunting could be coming to PA
Feb 22, 2024

Frazer volunteer fire departments get boost for equipment purchase and upkeep
Feb 20, 2024

Pa. legislators, Farm Bureau discuss what it will take to allow more Sunday hunting
Feb 20, 2024

Western Pennsylvania farmers support Sunday deer hunting legislation
Feb 20, 2024

Steele announces more than $299,000 awarded for local fire companies, EMS
Feb 16, 2024