State Rep. Dan Goughnour, D-Allegheny, today announced his opposition to a proposed rate hike by Pennsylvania American Water, saying that family budgets are already stretched thin and that higher bills could cause further hardship for Mon Valley residents. Read more

Grant funding supports Brentwood Community Park, Elizabeth Seton Center Read more

BRADDOCK, Nov. 18 – $405,000 in new grant funding from the Commonwealth Financing Agency will support multiple projects to renovate property, fight blight and boost infrastructure in the 34 th Legislative District, state Rep. Abigail Salisbury announced today. Salisbury, D-Allegheny, said the grants are headed for a variety of practical projects. “We’re grateful for the new funding, some of which will support a critical training facility upgrade for Bricklayer’s Local 9,” Salisbury said. “Other funding is headed for projects to rehab housing, clear blight, expand community food outreach, improve recreational space and bolster infrastructure. All of the dollars will go to work improving quality of life for residents.” Salisbury said the funding includes: $100,000 to BAC Local 9 PA in Wilkins Township for a critical update to the PCC Training Facility to upgrade a modern steel suspended scaffolding system and perform roof modification/replacement. $75,000 to FamilyLinks in Wilkinsburg to renovate eight units for housing, including renovations to flooring, kitchens, baths, painting, sidewalks, doors, lighting and new appliances. $50,000 to the Borough of Churchill to help fund sewer improvements, including manhole-to-manhole lining, open-cut sanitary sewer line, and raising a sanitary sewer manhole. $50,000 to Heritage Community Initiatives in North Braddock to Read more

State Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority awarded $345,000 to projects that will benefit the infrastructure and economy of the 33rd Legislative District. Read more

On a bipartisan vote, the PA House today passed a bill sponsored by state Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, that would help conserve land and protect vulnerable habitats by making it easier for the Pennsylvania Game Commission to acquire land in certain counties. Read more

"I’m proud to help bring this critical funding to our communities," state Rep. Anita Kulik said. "These projects focus on the essentials our neighbors count on every day—clean water, safe sewage systems, and reliable flood protection. This investment will help keep our neighborhoods safe and improve the reliability of our infrastructure. I appreciate the support of Senator Devlin Robinson and Senator Wayne Fontana in helping to secure these grants for our communities." Read more

“Bringing state dollars back to the 27th District is one of the most important jobs I have as the representative here,” state Rep. Dan Deasy said. “These are projects that affect the everyday lives of our residents. Quality of life, safety and health are all considerations when choosing these projects and their importance to our community.” Read more

“These investments are going to have a real impact on our community,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “We’re talking about safer schools for our kids, vibrant commercial corridors that bring neighbors together and spaces where students can thrive. When we invest in our neighborhoods and institutions like this, everyone benefits.” Read more

"This is really great news for our communities," state Rep. Brandon Markosek said. "We're talking about safer roads, better stormwater systems to prevent flooding, and making sure everyone can enjoy the Tall Trees Amphitheater. These are the kinds of practical improvements that make a real difference in people's everyday lives." Read more