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Kinkead announces $244,000 for local first responders

(23 hours ago)

"Investing in the safety and well-being of our communities means investing in our firefighters and EMS heroes,” said Kinkead, D-Allegheny. “These dollars will ensure they have better equipment, safer working conditions, and ultimately help them deliver a stronger emergency response. I’m proud to support our local first responders by advocating for state investments like these.” Read more

Abney appointed to Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s Board of Directors

(39 minutes ago)

HARRISBURG, Feb. 13 – State Rep. Aerion A. Abney, D-Allegheny, announced today that he has been appointed to Pittsburgh Regional Transit ’s Board of Directors by Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Joanna E. McClinton. “I want to thank Speaker McClinton for entrusting me with the responsibility to address transportation needs across Pittsburgh. This role, complemented by serving on the House Appropriations Committee, is a tremendous opportunity to help secure dollars that keep residents connected to home, work and other destinations through this year’s budget and future budgets,” Abney said. “I look forward to collaborating with government colleagues, community leaders and stakeholders on solutions that get neighbors where they need to go every day.” Abney’s term on the board will officially begin on March 1 and run exactly four years. PRT is comprised of 2,600 employees who operate, maintain and support bus, light rail, incline and paratransit services, which translates into providing 60 million rides per year. Until 2022, the agency was known as Port Authority. Read more

Powell secures $146,000+ in state grants for local fire & EMS companies

(1 day ago)

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 12 – State Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny, announced today that the Office of the State Fire Commissioner has awarded more than $146,000 in funding to fire and EMS companies in the 21st Legislative District. “Our first responders are committed to protecting us all and sacrifice a great deal of their time and energy. Reciprocating that same level of commitment to them is essential,” Powell said. “These dollars are investments in their ability to save lives and to keep themselves safe on the job every day. I’m honored to advocate on their behalf and will continue to work toward providing them with the tools and resources they need.” Grant recipients are: Bauerstown Volunteer Fire Department: $14,170.24 Cherry City Volunteer Fire Co.: $14,600.59 Elfinwild Volunteer Fire Co.: $14,815.77 Etna Volunteer Fire Department: $16,106.84 Millvale Volunteer Fire Department: $14,385.41 Reserve Volunteer Fire Department: $28,322.02 Shaler Area Emergency Medical Services Inc.: $15,000 Shaler Villa Volunteer Fire Co.: $12,663.99 Undercliff Volunteer Fire Co.: $16,322.02 The Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program is administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner and is available for volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads. Eligible projects include facility upgrades, equipment, debt reduction, training and certification, Read more

Venkat secures nearly $160,000 in state grants for local fire & EMS companies

(1 day ago)

HARRISBURG, Feb. 12 – State Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny, announced that the Office of the State Fire Commissioner awarded nearly $160,000 in funding to fire and EMS companies in the 30th Legislative District. “Just as the men and women of our local emergency services keep us safe, we must do the exact same for them. These dollars will help provide them with the tools and resources they need to do their jobs effectively,” Venkat said. “As a physician-legislator, I will continue to advocate for state support for our heroic first responders.” Grant recipients are: Emsworth Volunteer Fire Company Inc.: $14,385.41 Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company No. 1: $13,094.35 Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department 1: $12,448.81 Highland Firemans Association: $15,030.95 Ingomar Volunteer Fire Company No. 2: $12,458 McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority: $15,000 Ohio Township Volunteer Fire Company of Allegheny County: $13,739.88 Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company: $16,322.02 Ross West View EMS Authority: $31,322.02 (for fire and EMS services) Shaler-Hampton Area Emergency Medical Services: $15,000 The Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program is administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner and is available for volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads. Eligible projects include facility upgrades, equipment, debt reduction, Read more

Salisbury: Nearly $185K in new funding for local fire and EMS resources

(1 day ago)

BRADDOCK, Feb. 12 – Grants totaling $184,790 will bring new resources to fire and EMS companies in the 34 th Legislative District, state Rep. Abigail Salisbury announced today. “Our fire and EMS workers answer the call 24/7, despite staffing and budgetary issues that make their jobs even more challenging,” Salisbury said. “The new funding will help keep critical resources flowing to these frontline heroes.” The funding includes the following: The funding was awarded through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, which is administered by the Office of State Fire Commissioner and is available for volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads. Eligible projects include facility upgrades, equipment, debt reduction, training and certification, education and public outreach, and recruitment and retention efforts. Additionally, fire companies were permitted to apply for construction savings accounts for the purposes of new facility construction. A full list of funding awarded statewide is available here . Read more

Markosek applauds $252,000 in state grants for local fire and EMS companies

(Feb 12, 2025)

"With so many of our emergency services relying on volunteers, these grants are a vital investment in public safety," state Rep. Brandon Markosek said. "This funding will help our local departments with everything from equipment upgrades to training costs, ensuring they can continue providing the outstanding emergency response our residents count on." Read more

Deasy announces over $97,000 for local fire and EMS companies

(Feb 11, 2025)

"Our fire and EMS companies provide life-sustaining support to our communities,” state Rep. Dan Deasy said. “They are vital to our everyday safety and these grants are just a portion of state dollars coming back to assist them in continuing to serve. I will always fight to bring these dollars home so they can have the equipment, facilities and training they need to be the best.” Read more

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Feb 11, 2025)

Newly listed state grant programs Read more

Kulik: Local fire and EMS companies awarded over $200,000 in state grants

(Feb 11, 2025)

"These grants represent a vital investment in our community's safety and emergency response capabilities," state Rep. Anita Kulik said. "Every dollar helps our volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel access the resources, training and equipment they need to protect our neighborhoods. Supporting these dedicated first responders, who selflessly serve our community day and night, remains one of my top priorities." Read more

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Allegheny County lawmakers propose House bill to require food allergy warnings in restaurants

(Feb 10, 2025)

A bipartisan Pennsylvania House bill on food allergy safety authored by two Allegheny County lawmakers could see a floor vote this week. Read more