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Effort to enact 'Marnie's Law' launches in General Assembly

(1 day ago)

A new effort was launched in Pennsylvania today to enact “Marnie’s Law,” which would require healthcare providers to be educated on the deadly cancer that killed Emmy-nominated actor Marnie Schulenburg. Read more

 

Fiedler, Merski, Kosierowski want to make it easier for schools to apply for remediation funding

(Oct 16, 2026)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 16 – State Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., Robert Merski, D-Erie, and Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, today introduced legislation that would update the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to allow funding for school remediation projects. House Bill 2860 would remove barriers in the RACP program to allow school districts to apply for funding to address urgent health and safety issues. In its current form, RACP grants often fund large capital projects to renovate manufacturing facilities, public spaces, workforce development programs and more. While some school districts can currently benefit from RACP funds, this bill would make applications more accessible, especially to smaller and rural districts. “While the legislature has made progress to invest more in school buildings, including creating the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program, so many of our facilities remain in desperate need of additional funding options,” said Fiedler . “Our children are in these buildings now. They can’t wait five, 10 or 20 years for upgrades and modernization.” Pennsylvania is home to some of the oldest public school buildings in the nation, which desperately need redevelopment. Many have outdated materials like asbestos in cracked floor tiles and lead in drinking water, a lack of air conditioning, and inadequate plumbing that puts bathrooms out of order for Read more

 

Grant Memo: Workforce Development, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Oct 13, 2026)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Labor and Industry: Future Works Who May Apply: Local Workforce Development Boards Use: To strengthen Pennsylvania’s workforce and economic competitiveness by supporting workforce development strategies that help new or expanding businesses build a skilled workforce, address talent needs, and establish a foundation for long-term success Funds: $2,000,000 is available in funds and the Department of Labor and Industry expects to award four grants of up to $500,000. Application Deadline: December 9, 2026 More information: L&I Website Labor and Industry: Veteran Employment Program Who May Apply: Local workforce development boards, non-profit and non-governmental entities, community-based organizations, education and post-secondary organizations, labor organizations, business associations, and economic development entities who can serve veterans and spouses. Use: To enhance Pennsylvania’s capacity to support veterans as they transition into meaningful civilian careers Funds: $200,000 is available and the Department of Labor and Industry expects to award one grant Application Deadline: November 10, 2026 More information: L&I Website Labor and Industry: Veteran Employment Program – Delaware County Who May Apply: Local workforce development boards, non-profit and non-governmental entities, community-based Read more

 

State lawmakers highlight PA modernization bill after Shapiro proclamation recognizing PA Week

(Oct 09, 2026)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 9 – State Reps. Pat Gallagher, D-Phila., and Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, celebrated Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proclamation designating Oct. 6–12, 2026, as Physician Associates and Assistants Week in Pennsylvania. The annual observance recognizes Pennsylvania’s physician assistants/associates’ contributions to healthcare and the difference they make in patients’ lives throughout the Commonwealth. More than 12,000 PAs are licensed in Pennsylvania -- medical professionals who diagnose illnesses, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications and often serve as a patient’s principal healthcare provider. With thousands of hours of medical training, they care for patients across medical specialties and settings, from hospitals and surgical practices to primary care offices, rural clinics and community health centers. The governor’s proclamation recognizes PAs as trusted members of healthcare teams and highlights their work in rural and underserved communities, including their contributions to behavioral and mental healthcare. Throughout PA Week, PAs and PA students will raise awareness of the profession through community activities and social media. On the heels of this proclamation, Gallagher highlighted the importance of his legislation, H.B. 2827 , to modernize PA practice. The legislation aims to help patients access timely, affordable, Read more

 

Kosierowski secures nearly $300K in state grants for public park and nature preserve

(Oct 07, 2026)

SCRANTON, Oct. 7 – New funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will rehabilitate a Dickson City park and expand Rowlands Preserve in North Abington Township, state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, announced today. “This funding serves the public good by rehabilitating and developing a city park and preserving a beautiful natural space,” Kosierowski said. “These spaces provide access to free recreation and improve public health, community well-being and quality of life.” According to Kosierwoski, the Countryside Conservancy will receive $82,200 to help acquire the 29-acre Sagan Property for the Rowlands Preserve, a 65-acre protected natural area that is open to the public for recreation. Dickson City Borough will receive $216,500 to help rehabilitate and develop City Line Park. The project includes a comfort station, a baseball field, pedestrian walkways and parking area; play equipment with required safety surfacing and fencing; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. Kosierowski thanked state Sen. Marty Flynn, D-Lackawanna, for his support of the applications for funding. The funding comes from DCNR’s Environmental Stewardship Fund, which goes to support state parks, conservation and outdoor recreation. More information about the ESF and other Community Conservation Partnerships Program funding sources is available here: Read more

 

PA House passes Kosierowski bill to phase out toxic chemical in IV bags, tubing

(Oct 05, 2026)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 5 – Legislation that would phase out DEHP, a chemical used to soften plastic in some intravenous solution bags and tubing, unanimously passed the PA House today, the bill's sponsor, state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, announced. "Every day, patients across the commonwealth may be exposed to a toxic additive, DEHP, found in IV bags and tubing," Kosierowski said. "With a growing body of research linking DEHP exposure to numerous health problems, including breast, liver, lung and testicular cancer, it is time to move away from IV bags and tubing containing that chemical." House Bill 2614 would require manufacturers to stop using DEHP in IV bags beginning in 2030 and IV tubing beginning in 2035, with limited exemptions. The bill would reduce patients' exposure to DEHP while giving medical manufacturers time to transition to safer alternatives, which are readily available. The bill now heads to the state Senate for consideration. Read more

 

Kosierowski kratom bill unanimously passes PA House

(Oct 05, 2026)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 5 – Legislation that would regulate the sale of natural kratom products and prohibit the sale of synthetic kratom unanimously passed the House today, the bill’s sponsor, state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, announced. Read more

 

Transportation, Agricultural, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Oct 01, 2026)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Transportation: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Who May Apply: Municipality, council of governments, business/non-profit, economic development organization, public transportation agency, port or rail/freight entity Use: The MTF provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation exists in Pennsylvania. The program is intended to provide financial assistance in order to improve public transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization. Funds: Project costs must be above $100,000 and no award shall exceed $3,000,000 Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 More information: PennDOT Website Department of Agriculture: Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program Who May Apply: A person operating under a grant of inspection that meets the definition of ''very small establishment'' in 9 CFR 381.65(g)(1)(i) Use: To support the development and expansion of current or future very small meat and poultry processing operations in this Commonwealth by offering reimbursement grants to cover the cost associated with obtaining a grant of inspection from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), opening a new very small meat and poultry processing operation, expanding the capacity of a Read more

 

Pa. House passes bipartisan legislation to regulate artificial intelligence usage in healthcare

(Sep 30, 2026)

HARRISBURG, Sept. 30 – The Pennsylvania House today passed bipartisan legislation that would regulate the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare, ensuring that all Pennsylvanians can have confidence that AI is being utilized in a beneficial manner when receiving clinical care or when insurers are reviewing coverage of specific healthcare recommendations, announced the legislation's co-prime sponsors, state Reps. Arvind Venkat, Joe Hogan, Tarik Khan, Bridget Kosierowski and Greg Scott. House Bill 1925 would provide new regulations for how AI is utilized and reported by insurers, hospitals and clinicians. These groups would need to provide transparency to patients and the public as to how AI is being used in their companies or practice settings. "The usage of AI is expanding rapidly into nearly every field, and healthcare is no exception," said Venkat, D-Allegheny . "As the General Assembly's only physician, I have seen this development take place in real time. It is vital that patients are confident that AI is being used responsibly and effectively in their care. I thank my House colleagues who partnered on this legislation and helped it to pass in a bipartisan manner. Protecting trust in our healthcare system is vital to the safety and future of all Pennsylvanians." "Patients deserve to know when artificial intelligence is involved in their healthcare, and they should have full Read more

 

Kosierowski bill to cover fertility preservation for cancer patients passes PA House

(Sep 28, 2026)

HARRISBURG, Sept. 28 – Legislation that would require insurance to cover fertility preservation services for cancer patients passed the PA House today (172-31), the bill's sponsor, state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, announced. According to Kosierowski, cancer rates are rising among Americans under 50. Cancer treatments often destroy a patient’s ability to have children. Cancer patients who want to preserve their fertility can face thousands of dollars in bills because fertility preservation treatment often is not covered by insurance. "A cancer diagnosis has a devastating emotional, physical, and financial impact on a patient, and the prospect of never being able to have children as the cost of survival only compounds a patient's distress," Kosierowski said. "Surviving cancer should not mean losing the opportunity to start or grow a family. "Thanks to new therapies, there is life after cancer for many. We should ensure that life includes having children, and this legislation would help make that possible for many Pennsylvanians. House Bill 2649 would require insurance to cover standard fertility preservation services for cancer patients who must undergo medical treatment that may result in infertility. According to Kosierowski, 21 other states have already enacted insurance coverage requirements for oncofertility benefits. The bill now heads to the state Senate for consideration. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Community Development, Fire & EMS, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(Sep 18, 2026)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Local Share Account Statewide Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal authorities, economic development agencies, redevelopment authorities, land banks, or councils of government. Non-profits may partner with an eligible applicant to apply on their behalf. Use: Projects in the public interest. Projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the community. Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. Funds: The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public interest. Grant requests must be at a minimum $25,000 and no more than $1,000,000. Application Deadline: November 30, 2026 More information: DCED Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2026 PACTT – PA Academic, Career and Technical Training Who May Apply: All existing residential facilities, community-based providers, and juvenile probation departments that are current PACTT Affiliates in good standing and are not on provisional status Use: To advance academic and career/technical training among adjudicated youth receiving services in either residential facilities or from community-based providers or from County Juvenile Probation Departments that are PACTT affiliates Read more

 

Kosierowski announces $1.3 million state infrastructure grant for North Main Avenue and Green Ridge Street redevelopment project

(Aug 19, 2026)

SCRANTON, Aug. 18 – State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, today announced that Scranton has been awarded $1,311,593 in state funding through Pennsylvania’s Multimodal Transportation Fund for infrastructure improvements on North Main Avenue and Green Ridge Street. The award will help redevelop several recently acquired, contiguous commercial properties along North Main Avenue and Green Ridge Street, provide pedestrian infrastructure improvements and improve traffic access. “The funding will improve the North Main Avenue and Green Ridge Street neighborhood by supporting commercial development and improving safety for drivers and pedestrians,” Kosierowski said. “This investment will make the area more attractive to businesses, helping to drive economic growth and create a more vibrant destination for residents.” The project is part of a statewide investment of $54 million for 50 highway, bridge, aviation, port, bicycle and pedestrian projects across 27 counties through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. The program is designed to improve safety, strengthen local economies and enhance mobility by investing in transportation infrastructure that connects communities and people to opportunity. Read more

 

Lackawanna legislators announce over $11M in state funding for regional construction projects

(Jul 17, 2026)

SCRANTON, July 17 – State Reps. Bridget Kosierowski, Kyle Donahue and Kyle Mullins, in partnership with Sen. Marty Flynn , all D-Lackawanna, today announced that more than $11.1 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funding has been awarded to support critical construction and redevelopment projects throughout Lackawanna County. The funding will strengthen healthcare services, expand access to childcare and addiction recovery programs, improve community infrastructure, and support economic development across the region. The funding includes: $1 million for Wright Center Medical Group to design and construct a medical facility. $500,000 for Allied Services Foundation to replace elevator infrastructure. $400,000 for 712 Harrison LLC to redevelop a former apartment building to provide a women's outpatient and inpatient recovery center. $345,728 for United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania to modernize two of UNC's three childcare centers in Scranton. $1 million for Geisinger System Services to enhance/renovate the Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. $500,000 for Diamon 307 LLC’s construction of a second floor to the Lakeside NEPA Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center. $2 million for P & J Bros. LLC to demolish one existing commercial structure and erect three new steel buildings to increase operational efficiency and storage capacity. $3 million for Read more

 

Public Interest, Transportation, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jul 15, 2026)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County: Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund Who May Apply: Municipalities, authorities, councils of government, non-profits and for-profit businesses in Allegheny County. Use: Economic development projects, infrastructure development projects, job training, community improvement projects, public safety projects, and public interest projects. Funds: Project budgets must be between $150,000 and $500,000. Application Deadline: August 14, 2026 More information: RAAC Website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Local Share Account: Monroe County Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development agencies, or redevelopment authorities within Monroe County or the five contiguous counties to Monroe (Carbon, Lackawanna, Northampton, Pike, and Wayne). Use: Public interest projects, community improvement projects, economic development projects, or roadway improvement projects. Funds: Funded by gross terminal revenues of certain licensed gaming facilities. Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 More information: DCED Website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Local Share Account: Category 4 Facilities Program (Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties) Who May Apply: Municipalities, counties, redevelopment authorities, or economic development agencies in a county hosting a Category 4 Read more

 

Kosierowski praises bipartisan budget’s historic investments in education and healthcare in 2026-27 state budget

(Jul 14, 2026)

HARRISBURG, July 14 – State Rep. Bridget Kosierwoski, D-Lackawanna, highlighted the 2026-27 state budget’s historic investments in education and support for Pennsylvania’s healthcare system. “A high-quality education is the foundation for life-long success,” Kosierowski said. “This budget will ensure that all Pennsylvania’s students have access to educational opportunities that will help them adapt and thrive in an increasingly competitive global workforce.” The budget makes a $670 million investment statewide in education, which includes a $565 million increase to help rectify historic funding discrepancies and a $58 million increase in basic education and $47 increase in special education funding, to ensure every student can succeed. Kosierowski said the school districts in the 114th Legislative District will benefit from significant funding increases: $1.3 million or 10.5% increase for Abington Heights School District $141,000 or 1.7% increase for Lackawanna Trail School District $388,000 or 4.7% increase for Lakeland School District $1 million or 9.3% increase for Mid Valley School District $11.1 million or 9.9% increase for Scranton School District Kosierowski also praised the budget’s increased support for key healthcare programs: $615.2 million or 7% increase, for Medical Assistance managed care program $484.7 million or 16.1% increase, for Medical Assistance Capitation $130.5 Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agriculture, CTE, Tourism, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(Jul 09, 2026)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program Who May Apply: Family farm corporations, family farm partnerships, farm enterprises, nonprofit education institutions Use: Reduce operating expenses through practices that are ecologically beneficial, improve soil quality and fertility, improve water quality, and reduce or eliminate the need for the purchase of off-farm inputs, such as chemical or synthetic fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides. Funds: Grants may not exceed $25,000 except as provided in this subsection. An additional amount of up to $25,000 may be granted if the grantee matches that additional amount dollar for dollar so that an individual grant may not exceed $50,000 in one calendar year. Application Deadline: August 28, 2026 More information: PDA Website Department of Transportation: Career and Technical Education Grant Who May Apply: Public, private, and cyber schools, career and technical centers, youth development centers, and institutions of higher learning Use: To develop and implement new technical training curriculum or to expand existing technical training curriculum and/or delivery, relevant to the heavy highway industry Funds: The total amount of direct grant reimbursement funding available under this program is $12 million. PennDOT intends to award a single individual grant up to $500,000 per eligible applicant. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Nonprofit security, Redevelopment, Scholarship, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(Jun 29, 2026)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Emergency Management Agency: Nonprofit Security Grant Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations Use: Provides funding for physical and cybersecurity enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high-risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack. Funds: This program is funded through FEMA using federal dollars. The maximum award request is $200,000. Application Deadline: July 14, 2026 More information: PEMA Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2026 First Chance Trust Fund Who May Apply: Eligibility for these funds is open to any school district identified as having statistically higher high school dropout and incarceration rates based on data from the PA Department of Education and the PA Department of Corrections. Please refer to Appendix A for a full listing of eligible school districts. Use: Direct financial support to eligible students via scholarship, administrative support directly related to the administration of student scholarships and connecting at-risk youth with community-based organizations, or community-based organization (CBO) direct programming support. Funds: A total of $3.3 million in state funding is being made available to support this initiative. PCCD anticipates awarding up to $150,000 per grantee for an initial two-year project period. Application Deadline: August 11, 2026 More Read more

 

House lawmakers propose bill to protect preventive medical care

(Jun 18, 2026)

HARRISBURG, June 18 – As federal officials continue to threaten public health, state Reps. Arvind Venkat, Tarik Khan and Bridget Kosierowski, all healthcare professionals, have announced their intention to introduce legislation that would require insurers to continue to cover previously recommended forms of preventive care and allow the Pennsylvania Department of Health to update those recommendations based on the best scientific evidence informed by healthcare professional organizations. The proposed legislation would require insurers in Pennsylvania to cover all forms of preventive services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the Health Resources and Services Administration as of Jan. 1, 2025. These three agencies have seen significant leadership changes since that time, raising concerns over their independence and scientific credibility. Under the Affordable Care Act, insurers must cover preventive medical care services recommended by these federal bodies without patient financial responsibility. With the federal changes in these critical entities, Venkat said the validity of their recommendations is very much in question, threatening the insurance coverage of preventive medical care for all Pennsylvanians. “As a physician-legislator, I have seen how access to evidence-based preventive medical care is under attack,” said Venkat, Read more

 

Redevelopment, Transportation, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jun 12, 2026)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy (JJSES) Who May Apply: Private non-profit agency or unit of local government Use: To build on the work that has been completed to date and advance statewide training and technical assistance around the JJSES framework with a strong focus on continuous quality improvement and fundamental fairness Funds: A total of $450,000 in federal Title II Formula Grant funds is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund one grant with a budget not to exceed $450,000 over the 12- month project period. Matching funds are not a requirement of this funding opportunity, but a sustainability plan must be included as part of the application submitted. Application Deadline: July 13, 2026 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvements Who May Apply: State, county, or municipal forensic crime laboratories to support activities that improve the quality and timeliness of forensic services. Use: To improve the quality and timeliness of forensic services throughout Pennsylvania, with an emphasis on combating opioids and synthetic drugs through laboratory accreditation, the certification of forensic scientists, and the purchase of laboratory equipment. Funds: A total of approximately $740,000 in federal Paul Coverdell Forensic Read more

 

House L&I Committee approves Kosierowski bill to expand SWIF’s equity investment authority

(Jun 09, 2026)

HARRISBURG, June 9 — Legislation to expand the State Workers’ Insurance Fund’s investment authority to enable it to adjust its investment portfolio to changing market conditions was approved by the House Labor & Industry Committee today. The State Workers’ Insurance Fund, or SWIF, was established by statute in 1915 to ensure a stable workers' compensation market in the commonwealth by providing coverage to entities that may otherwise struggle to obtain it in the private market. This legislation, introduced by state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, H.B. 2499 would make a change to the Workers’ Compensation Act to give SWIF the flexibility to invest up to 20% of its assets in equities from its current limit of 7.5%. According to Kosierowski, SWIF’s investment authority in equities is currently limited to 7.5% of the book value of SWIF’s assets due to a combination of provisions in the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Banking Code and the Fiscal Code. As a result, over 93% of SWIF’s assets locked in fixed-income securities are earning historically low rates and are failing to keep up with inflation. “Under current law, SWIF is sacrificing growth for the sake of stability,” Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, said. “By consolidating SWIF’s investment authority into a single statutory provision in the Workers’ Compensation Act, my legislation would enable the fund to manage risks and grow, achieving Read more

 

Effort to enact 'Marnie's Law' launches in General Assembly
1 day ago

Fiedler, Merski, Kosierowski want to make it easier for schools to apply for remediation funding
Oct 16, 2026

Grant Memo: Workforce Development, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Oct 13, 2026

State lawmakers highlight PA modernization bill after Shapiro proclamation recognizing PA Week
Oct 09, 2026

Kosierowski secures nearly $300K in state grants for public park and nature preserve
Oct 07, 2026

PA House passes Kosierowski bill to phase out toxic chemical in IV bags, tubing
Oct 05, 2026

Kosierowski kratom bill unanimously passes PA House
Oct 05, 2026

Transportation, Agricultural, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities
Oct 01, 2026

Pa. House passes bipartisan legislation to regulate artificial intelligence usage in healthcare
Sep 30, 2026

Kosierowski bill to cover fertility preservation for cancer patients passes PA House
Sep 28, 2026

Grant Memo: Community Development, Fire & EMS, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
Sep 18, 2026

Kosierowski announces $1.3 million state infrastructure grant for North Main Avenue and Green Ridge Street redevelopment project
Aug 19, 2026

Lackawanna legislators announce over $11M in state funding for regional construction projects
Jul 17, 2026

Public Interest, Transportation, Community Development and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jul 15, 2026

Kosierowski praises bipartisan budget’s historic investments in education and healthcare in 2026-27 state budget
Jul 14, 2026

Grant Memo: Agriculture, CTE, Tourism, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
Jul 09, 2026

Grant Memo: Nonprofit security, Redevelopment, Scholarship, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
Jun 29, 2026

House lawmakers propose bill to protect preventive medical care
Jun 18, 2026

Redevelopment, Transportation, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jun 12, 2026

House L&I Committee approves Kosierowski bill to expand SWIF’s equity investment authority
Jun 09, 2026