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HARRISBURG, Oct. 23 – State Rep. Aerion Abney’s bill that would exclude a portion of a person’s potential revenue when determining their financial eligibility for senior prescription programs in Pennsylvania passed the state Senate yesterday. Abney’s legislation ( H.B. 2378 ) would not count the total dollar amount, including face value and interest earned, of redeemed savings bonds as part of older Pennsylvanians’ income when they apply for either the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly or PACE Needs Enhancement Tier, otherwise known as PACE and PACENET. “Keeping prescription coverage in place for our seniors not only ensures they continue to receive the medications they need to maintain and improve their health and well-being, but excluding savings bond assets will keep more money in their pockets for other necessities,” Abney, D-Allegheny, said. “Thank you to my colleagues in the Senate and everyone for their personal and financial investments in older Pennsylvanians.” PACE is funded entirely by the Pennsylvania Lottery and has helped more than 1.6 million PA seniors pay for more than 360 million prescriptions. PACE and PACENET currently serve more than 250,000 older Pennsylvanians. Abney’s bill now goes to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk to be signed into law. Read more
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Oct. 22 – State Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny, announced that a total of more than $1.8 million in state grants was awarded to several local institutions. Venkat and state Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Allegheny, helped facilitate The Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program’s allocation of $1 million to the Avonworth School District for roof replacement work at Avonworth Middle/High School. In addition, $841,100 in Local Share Account funds was awarded to the following four projects: Ohio Township -- $500,000 for the expansion of AHN Site Park. Ben Avon Heights Borough -- $181,100 for pedestrian, curb and roadway improvements along Canterbury Road. Franklin Park Borough -- $100,000 for purchasing a bucket truck. Franklin Park Borough -- $60,000 for roof replacement work on two buildings in Blueberry Hill. “Securing these dollars means giving communities the tools and resources they need to keep neighbors safe and stay on top of local priorities, as well,” Venkat said, “It is my honor and privilege to do all I can in my role to best serve the good people of the 30th Legislative District.” PSFIG provides grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for eligible facility improvement projects. The LSA supports projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is made possible by gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Read more
Today, Senator Jay Costa joins State Representative Aerion Abney are proud to announce $580,000 in LSA funding benefitting their districts. Read more
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Oct. 22 – State Rep. Arvind Venkat and state Sen. Lindsey Williams announced that a total of $1.12 million in state grants was awarded to several local institutions. “Ensuring the safety and well-being of neighbors young and old and keeping our communities proactive in addressing issues as they arise is vital,” Venkat, D-Allegheny, said, “Thank you to Senator Lindsey Williams for her collaboration in securing these crucial dollars.” “Funding our EMS agencies so they have the equipment that they need to provide high-quality services to our communities is a top priority for me,” Williams, D-Allegheny, added, “I’m incredibly grateful for the work that McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority does to keep this community safe and healthy every day, and I’m proud to partner with them and local municipal leaders and elected officials to secure funding that will help them continue that work.” Venkat, Williams and state Rep. Rob Mercuri, R-Allegheny, helped facilitate The Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program’s allocation of $700,000 to Hampton Township School District for roof replacement work at Hampton Township Middle School. In addition, $426,485 in Local Share Account funds was presented to the following three projects: McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority-$200,000 for purchasing a new ambulance. McCandless Township-$166,000 for repairing Read more
BRADDOCK, Oct. 22 – New funding of $7.1 million from the Commonwealth Financing Authority will support multiple infrastructure and revitalization projects across the 34 th Legislative District, state Rep. Abigail Salisbury announced today. “It’s exciting to see new funding coming home to support projects to repair our roads, improve our wastewater services, transform vacant properties into public spaces and revitalize our downtown centers.” Salisbury said. “These are investments that address real-life needs, expand access to jobs and community services and make life safer and more promising for residents.” Salisbury said the grants by region – awarded from Statewide Local Share Account funding – include: Braddock Borough $125,762 to purchase a police cruiser and public skid loader; $125,000 for Phase II of a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project; and $72,000 to purchase and install new residential water meters. Chalfant Borough $225,000 for road resurfacing and $175,000 for municipal building renovations. Churchill Borough $124,950 for school zone radar warning signs. East Pittsburgh Borough $306,000 to purchase a building and land for the National Museum of Broadcasting. Edgewood Borough $425,000 for municipal complex improvements. Forest Hills Borough $650,000 to renovate the main park pool office and locker room. North Braddock Borough Read more
State Rep. Brandon Markosek's HB 2268 guarantees that children who stutter can access speech therapy without facing financial barriers. Read more
"These grants are an investment in the future of our communities," said state Rep. Dan Deasy. "From modernizing Green Tree's public swimming pool to improving sidewalks and addressing environmental concerns in Scott Township, this funding will directly benefit residents by enhancing safety, recreation and infrastructure." Read more
"These grants will enhance the quality of life in our communities," said state Rep. Brandon Markosek, D-Allegheny. "They will support improvements to our parks, repair roads, and ensure that our schools and public spaces are safe and accessible. I am pleased to see investments on projects that are focused on creating a safer, healthier and more vibrant future for our residents.” Read more
Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402(opens in a new tab) into law — officially recognizing Diwali as a state holiday in Pennsylvania while attending a Diwali, Tihar, and Bandi Chhor Diwas celebration hosted by the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian American & Pacific Islander Affairs in the atrium of the Keystone Building in downtown Harrisburg. Read more
Lawmakers, public defenders, researchers and others involved in the criminal justice system in Pennsylvania will hold a public hearing to talk about the state of public defense in the commonwealth, the progress that has been made, and the challenges that still need to be addressed. Read more
Medical debt is an issue that disproportionately impacts rural Pennsylvanians. Efforts to reduce medical debt have been thwarted by legislators representing those communities. Read more
BRADDOCK, Oct. 17 – State Rep. Abigail Salisbury will host the second annual Nonprofit Symposium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 9 PA, 100 Kingston Drive, Pittsburgh. Salisbury said the free event will be a critical resource for Pennsylvania nonprofit groups of all kinds that are working to maximize funding and further their mission. “Nonprofit groups and the work they do – whether it’s fighting hunger, easing homelessness, promoting mental health or connecting residents with other essential services – make a huge impact, and everything we do to support them strengthens their outreach. “Last year’s symposium was a huge success, and I’m even more excited for this year’s event, because we have added new topics and speakers to help these groups succeed. Getting everyone together in the same room to network and share strategies – all with the same mission of empowering residents and helping their community – brings a special energy to this event.” Salisbury said the symposium will feature: A grant workshop and tips for tapping into state funding. A free copy of the latest state grant directory. A board development workshop. Strategies for advocating with elected officials. Updates on nonprofit law developments. Ideas on how to obtain real estate to Read more
WEST VIEW, Oct. 16 – State Rep. Emily Kinkead announced today that a total of $8,780,300 was awarded to the West View Water Authority for new service lines and related infrastructure. The funds, consisting of a $5,635,872 grant and a $3,144,428 low-interest loan, will replace 750 existing lead service lines with approximately 25,000 feet of copper line and companion structures. Surface restoration will also be performed. “I commend West View Water Authority's aggressively proactive efforts to replace dangerous lead service lines across their service area. Access to pure water is a constitutional right in Pennsylvania,” said Kinkead, D-Allegheny. “I’m thankful for my partnership with Sen. Lindsey Williams on this investment in the health and well-being of folks in District 20 and beyond.” West View Water Authority’s dollars will benefit 55,474 customers and a total population of 151,000. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority allotted these monies as part of its ongoing mission to increase the health and safety of Commonwealth citizens, protect the environment, promote economic development, and improve water quality. Read more
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 16 – Safer, more reliable water service is on tap for thousands of Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority customers thanks to nearly $69.3 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, announced today. Frankel said the funding to Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority includes (1) a 30-year low-interest loan of nearly $62.7 million that will support work to replace approximately 52,880 feet of 8- and 12-inch water lines to address inadequate size and a history of leaks (non-lead project) and (2) $6.6 million in combined grant and loan funding to replace lead lines (lead project). “Older, leaking lines end up wasting water and draining dollars from customers, who pay the price through higher bills,” Frankel said. “The new work will make water service for thousands of customers far more reliable, efficient and cost-effective.” The total cost of the non-lead project is nearly $72 million, with the remaining funding coming from a $9.3 million local contribution. The low-interest loan funding from Pennvest will provide the grant equivalent of more than $27.5 million over the life of the loan. Frankel said that the $6.6 million in funding for the lead project includes a $4.9 million grant and a 30-year low-interest loan of $1.7 million to replace 1,046 residential lead service lines in conjunction with a water main replacement Read more
BRADDOCK, Oct. 16 – New funding of $9.9 million will ensure safer drinking water for Legislative District 34 residents whose homes are served by lead water lines, state Rep. Abigail Salisbury announced today. Salisbury said the funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority – which includes nearly $6.8 million in grant funding – will support a third-phase project to remove and replace 1,060 service lines identified by Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority as containing lead. “No resident should ever have to worry that the water flowing from their tap is endangering their health and the health of their loved ones. But that’s a very real threat wherever lead service lines exist,” Salisbury said. “The new funding will allow Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority to eliminate the hazard by replacing more than 1,000 lead lines with copper ones, to bring residents the safe water and peace of mind they deserve.” Salsbury said the funding to the Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority includes nonrepayable grant funding of nearly $6.8 million and a low-interest, 30-year loan of approximately $3.1 million. The project will consist of the removal and replacement of approximately 1,060 existing lead service lines on either the Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority or customer side with approximately 42,400 feet of new ¾-inch copper water service lines and 1,060 Read more
“Ensuring the safety and quality of our drinking water is a top priority,” state Rep. Jessica Benham said. “Replacing old lead service lines is critical for improving public health by reducing lead contamination, enhancing our infrastructure, and ensuring a reliable, safer water supply for our community.” Read more
SHALER TOWNSHIP, Oct. 16 – State Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny, announced that $4.3 million was awarded to Shaler Township for maintenance of its sewage system. The funds, a low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority , will fix approximately 30,000 feet of manhole-to-manhole lining, rehabilitate 177 manholes, and include direct excavation repairs. “These monies are much more than providing the materials needed to keep citizens connected to clean water. They are investments in the health and hygiene of Allegheny County individuals and families,” Powell said. “I’m proud to have collaborated with Sen. Lindsey Williams on this necessity for all.” Shaler Township’s dollars will benefit nearly 9,000 customers and a total population of 22,495. PENNVEST allotted these monies, as part of its ongoing mission to increase the health and safety of Commonwealth citizens, protect our environment, promote economic development, and improve water quality. Read more
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