New law will help combat human trafficking in PA by requiring training for hospitality workers Read more
The Anti-Human Trafficking caucus called for continued momentum on updating laws to prevent trafficking and support victims and survivors.Lawmakers today said 40% of human trafficking happens within families.“Most of these people enter into this space through somebody they love,” said Rep. Regina Young, a Democrat from Philadelphia who sponsored the hospitality education law.The legislators advocated that trafficking ends when people learn what it actually looks like: manipulation, isolation, and exploiting circumstances. The best way to counter those strategies?“Identify what love looks like, but in a healthy way,” Young said. “So we all have a responsibility of helping each other identify a healthy love.”In 2025, the Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation reported that 26 counties filed human trafficking charges– including Erie, Warren, Tioga and Susquehanna Counties– against a total of 79 defendants. Read more
Act 31, formerly House Bill 1286, establishes mandatory human trafficking awareness training for workers in Pennsylvania's hospitality industry. The requirements include workers at public lodging establishments who have contact with guests or access to guest rooms, as well as certain online lodging platforms and short-term rental operators.Rep. Regina Young (D-Delaware), who sponsored the measure, said lodging employees can play an important role because of their interactions with guests."Since hotel and other lodging staff are the folks who have the most direct contact and interaction with guests, it's imperative that they have the training to identify the warning signs and how to report suspicious activity," Young said.Legislators formed the Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus earlier this year with members from both chambers and political parties. Lawmakers said the caucus plans to pursue additional legislation aimed at preventing trafficking and protecting victims and survivors. Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Human trafficking has been a major problem in Pennsylvania.State lawmakers from both sides of the aisle held a news conference together in recognition of Gov. Josh Shapiro approving two bills that address the problem.“Humanity matters in Harrisburg, and we’re here to make sure you know that and you can help us continue to increase those protections for those most vulnerable,” Rep. Regina Young (D-Delaware/Philadelphia) said.The issue has been serious enough in Pennsylvania that the state legislature created caucuses to address it earlier this year. Read more
HARRISBURG, Sept. 29 – Kicking off the fall legislative session, members of the PA Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus (AHT) today applauded two monumental legislative victories for victims, law enforcement and survivors. Read more
e-newsletter for the week of Sept. 21, 2026 Read more
“When we invest in our public schools, students win and our communities win,” said Prokopiak, who represents portions of Bucks County, including Morrisville. “More dollars mean smaller school sizes and more resources for greater academic and mental health support – something that’s not possible when schools are underfunded.” Read more
Grant Memo: Transportation, Agricultural, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District Read more
e-newsletter for the week of Sept. 14, 2026 Read more
HARRISBURG, Sept. 16 – State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, announced that four projects in her legislative district have been awarded state funding for a total of $1,071,224. The funds were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority through the Local Share Account, which distributes money for eligible community and economic development projects from state gaming revenues. Read more
e-newsletter for the week of Sept. 7, 2026 Read more
Grant Memo: Community Development, Fire & EMS, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District Read more
Keeping commerce and trade open 24/7 comes with its challenges and obstacles, including preserving domestic security as well as navigating waterways through challenging weather. The Pilots’ Association for the Bay & River Delaware are on call at all hours to ensure the safe navigation of commercial vessels along the Delaware, Schuylkill and Salem rivers as well as Delaware Bay. Read more
e-newsletter for the week of August 24, 2026 Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Fruit Grower Freeze Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant Program Who May Apply: Specialty crop growers who experienced a loss of at least 30% of expected production due to freezing temperatures between April 1, 2026 and April 21, 2026 Use: Grants will be awarded on a per-acre basis to help growers recover from lost crops Funds: $10 million in funding is available Application Deadline: September 21, 2026 More information: PDA Website Department of Agriculture: Pennsylvania Agriculture Innovation Grant Program Who May Apply: A person who grows an agricultural commodity and who has anticipated sales greater than $2,000 per year, a person who processes an agricultural commodity and has anticipated sales greater than $10,000 per year, a person who provides technical assistance or services to farmers for conservation, engineering, veterinary care, animal disease management, farm management, agricultural commodity production, nutrient management or similar services, or a person or cooperative association that utilizes agricultural commodities to create products or energy Use: Grants will reimburse expenses for project planning, on-site project implementation, and larger grants for projects that have a regional impact. Funds: $10 million in funding is available Application Deadline: September 23, 2026 More information: PDA Website Read more
e-newsletter for the week of August 17, 2026 Read more
Summer 2026 Newsletter Read more
Grant memo: Creative Industries, School Safety, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12 – Today, state Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, presented a check for a $1 million grant from Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to Bartram’s Garden for several projects on their campus. The grant will support the construction of the Ecosystems Education Center at Bartram's Garden, reconfiguration of the main driveway to Bartram's Garden and the Bartram's Mile Trail to include a pedestrian sidewalk and designated bike lane for safe multi-modal traffic, and restoration of the pedestrian bridge connecting Bartram’s Village. Read more
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