NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: PA Statewide Drug and Alcohol Toll-Free Call Center Who May Apply: Applicant must be able to manage a statewide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Toll-Free Call Center. Use: DDAP will enter into a grant agreement with one entity to manage and oversee all aspects of the D&A Call Center to provide confidential referral services to consumers and their families seeking drug and alcohol treatment and who are experiencing difficulty as a result of substance use disorder (SUD). Funds: Up to $6,788,000 for five years for one grantee through DDAP’s Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant federal funding. Application Deadline: June 18, 2024 More information: DDAP Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or support transition of ownership. Funds: $500,000 in funding is available. Grants shall not exceed $7,500. Application Deadline: Applications will be received until funds are exhausted. More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement Who May Apply: Read more
Medicare is a complex system. This webinar at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 will focus on supplemental plans, also called Medigap. Please call my office at 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net to register and receive the webinar link. Read more
I hope you had a restful Memorial Day weekend and had the opportunity to attend some of the meaningful Memorial Day events around Delco. I started my Memorial Day weekend on Thursday at the Brookhaven American Legion Post 94 Memorial Day Service at Borough Hall. It was nice to join Mayor Leslie, the Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the Notre Dame Players and VFW Post 3460 from Media. Read more
The House returned to voting session this week. Among the bills expected to pass this week are measures that would better support children and families in a variety of ways. The voting calendar includes legislation (H.B. 1958) that would build on the Child and Dependent Tax Credit for working families that I voted for last year by offering tax credits to businesses who help their employees with childcare expenses. This bill would help keep parents in the workforce and give them peace of mind while helping employers attract and retain great employees. Read more
BROOKHAVEN, May 16 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, is inviting senior residents of her legislative district to a free Medicare seminar from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23 at the Brookhaven Municipal Center, 2 Cambridge Road. Krueger said a trained PA Medi counselor will be there to answer questions and discuss Medicare enrollment timing, supplemental plans, copays, deductibles and how to avoid penalties. “Medicare coverage can be consuming, and understanding the basics of it is crucial to keeping coverage and health care needs on track,” Krueger said. “There are important dates, deadlines and options every Medicare beneficiary should know. I encourage all Medicare-eligible or soon-to-be-eligible residents to attend this important seminar.” Registration for this free event is required . Interested residents can register by calling Krueger’s office 610-534-6880 or by emailing RepKrueger@pahouse.net . Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Wild Resource Conservation Program Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, conservation districts, and municipal authorities. Individuals, state government agencies, and for-profit businesses may be eligible depending on the project. Use: Grant applications will be accepted for species surveys, conservation, and management. Funds: Funding comes through the Wil Resource Conservation Fund and a portion of the Environmental Stewardship Fund. Grant size varies, but the average grant award is $30,000. Application Deadline: July 1, 2024 More information: DCNR website Department of Community and Economic Development: Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) The NAP is broken down into five components: The Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credit, the Special Program Priorities, the Neighborhood Partnership Program, the Charitable Food Program, and the Enterprise Zone Program Tax Credit. Please visit the link below for specific information on each component. Who May Apply: Depending on the program, eligible applicants include neighborhood organizations that hold a ruling from the IRS as nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations, and organizations operating as food banks, food pantries, or emergency food providers. Use: Use varies by program, but priorities for this funding Read more
The House passed legislation (H.B. 1632) with bipartisan support that would make post-traumatic stress injury an eligible claim for first responders filing for workers’ compensation. I voted yes. This is a bill that police officers, EMS workers and firefighters have been fighting for over many years. Our first responders’ selfless service often takes a toll on their mental well-being and receiving the care they need should not be blocked by state law. Read more
It’s National Nurses Week, a time to highlight and honor the incredible work of nurses everywhere. In addition to acknowledging their commitment to taking care of patients, we have a duty to ensure that they and all healthcare workers are afforded a safe, violence-free workplace where they can work and perform their duties without the fear of bodily harm or fear for their personal safety. Unfortunately, PA’s nurses and healthcare workers are reporting in alarming numbers that they have personally experienced violence in their workplace and that their hospital or facility does NOT do enough to protect them from it. Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Education: Public School Environmental Repairs Program Who May Apply: School districts, area career and technical schools, charter schools, and regional charter schools that operate school buildings. Use: Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, the remediation and/or abatement of lead in water sources and paint, asbestos, and mold inside school buildings of eligible school entities. Funds: Up to $75 million in state funds will be competitively awarded. There is no minimum funding request. The maximum funding request is $10 million. One application per entity will be accepted, but the application may consist of more than one project in more than one school building. Application Deadline: June 30, 2024 More information: PDE Website Department of Agriculture: Farm-to-School Grant Program Who May Apply: Any school district, school, charter school, private school, or center with pre-K classes, kindergarten classes, elementary classes, or middle school classes through 8 th grade that participates in a Federal Child Nutrition Program. Use: The purpose of the Farm-to-School Program is to educate prekindergartners through eighth graders and their families about the importance of choosing healthy, locally produced foods and increase awareness of Pennsylvania agriculture. Eligible projects will achieve this purpose. Funds: $500,000 is available for Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Indigent Defense Grant Program Who May Apply: Counties Use: Salaries and benefits for staff, recruiting efforts to find/retain staff, training and development courses for staff, efforts to improve data collection, and any cost associated with gaps or needs in providing indigent defense, among other things. Funds: A total of $6,750,000 is expected to fund up to 67 grants (one in each county). Application Deadline: , May 23, 202d4 More information: PCCD Website Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (via Department of Homeland Security): Nonprofit Security Grant Program Who May Apply: Non-profit organizations may apply as a sub applicant through PEMA. PEMA is the direct applicant to the Department of Homeland Security. Use: Funds are to be used to enhance the protection of soft targets/crowded places. Funds: $274,500,000 in federal funds are available for this national funding opportunity. $3,277,500 in funding is targeted toward Pennsylvania. Application Deadline: May 29, 2024, at 5 p.m. More information: PEMA Website Historical and Museum Commission: Historical & Archival Records Care Grant Who May Apply: Local government entities and nonprofit organizations Use: Projects must relate to some aspect of Pennsylvania’s history and funds may be used for preservation of Read more
“Infertility is a journey that can be marked by pain, shame, stress, anxiety, depression and significant financial loss,” said state Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, who co-authored the resolution. “I had to go through fertility treatment to get pregnant with my son and I remember how isolated I felt during that process. This resolution is meant to support families who experience infertility and to let them know they are not alone. At a time when women across our nation are being denied their rights to reproductive healthcare, where fertility treatments like IVF are under attack by politicians, it’s more important than ever to make sure we advance policies that put the needs and rights of women and couples first.” Read more
My staff and I enjoy the time we spend serving our neighbors whether you stop in the office, send an email, call on the phone, attend one of our events, stop by our table at community gatherings and even bump into us at the grocery store. We look forward to serving at the office or out and about in Delco and helping you with all your state government needs. Read more
BROOKHAVEN, April 30 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger and Sen. John Kane are hosting a free paper shredding and drug takeback event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11 at Upland Park in Brookhaven. The shred event provides an opportunity for residents to safely dispose of documents containing personal information, thereby protecting them from potential identity theft. Community members also are invited to bring any unneeded medications to have them disposed of safely and properly by the Delaware County District Attorney’s Mobile Drug Collection Unit. The two events will take place simultaneously. “Shredding documents that contain sensitive information is one of the best ways to protect yourself from identity theft, so my office is happy to provide this free service to the people we serve,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. “Our prior shredding and drug takeback events have been major successes, so we want to continue to offer the services that are most needed in our community. This is a free chance to declutter your home and medicine cabinets while ensuring your personal information or unneeded medicine doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.” Each car will be limited to four file-size boxes. Drivers are asked to remain in their cars and open their trunk. Staff from Krueger and Kane’s offices will unload documents from cars and the materials will be immediately shredded on-site. Bags and boxes will be Read more
Last week the PA House Health Committee adopted a resolution I co-sponsored to recognize April 21-27 as National Infertility Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. I have introduced this resolution for the past several legislative sessions to support families who experience infertility, to let them know that they are not alone and that they have support in the State Capitol. I had to go through fertility treatment to get pregnant with my son and I remember how isolated I felt during that process. My experience is not unique: According to the CDC, about 1 in 5 (19%) U.S. women are unable to get pregnant after one year of trying, and about 1 in 4 (26%) have difficulty getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term. Read more
Is your organization looking for grant funding to support your mission? State funding can provide significant financial support to help our local organizations carry out their important work and delivery services to our communities. Check out the latest state funding opportunities available. Read more
One of my favorite parts of being your state representative is helping to connect residents with the resources available to them through fun community events. On Saturday, state Sen. John Kane and I hosted our annual Pet Expo at Upland Park. The Upland Police and SEPTA transit police demonstrated the work being done by their K-9 officers. Brandywine Valley SPCA vaccinated 78 dogs and cats while Delaware Kennel Club microchipped 35 dogs at no cost to their owners. We are grateful for their partnership! Read more
BROOKHAVEN, April 15 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, is hosting a free Clean Slate Expungement Clinic with Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 at Brookhaven Municipal Center. Attorneys will be available to provide information and discuss options that may be available for clearing a person’s criminal record. If expungement is not an option, additional resources will be available. Registration for the free service is required . Interested residents can ask a question or sign up for appointments, which start at 6 p.m., by calling Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880 or emailing RepKrueger@pahouse.net . People seeking expungement would need to bring case information, including a copy of court records and orders and must not currently be in violation or on probation/parole. “A single mistake shouldn’t determine the rest of your life, so I want to make sure that people know there are new options to seal minor offenses that might be keeping them from housing, employment or other opportunities,” Krueger said. “At this clinic, residents can talk with experts and receive important information about Pennsylvania’s clean slate laws, which passed the House and Senate with bipartisan support.” Krueger and her office staff will be at the clinic to provide information on state-related programs and services. Brookhaven Read more
Many of us in Delaware County get our water from the Chester Water Authority, and we’ve been fighting hard to keep it a public water system. This week in Harrisburg, we’re moving a package of bills that will reform Act 12 and make it harder for public companies to acquire healthy systems like CWA in the future. Some background: Act 12 of 2016 allowed utilities and municipalities to value water systems differently than other public utilities. The intent of the law was to provide incentives for regulated public water companies to acquire failing or stressed municipal systems that could no longer provide safe, reliable service to their customers. Read more
BROOKHAVEN, April 4 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger and Sen. John Kane are hosting a Senior Legal Clinic with Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at Brookhaven Municipal Center. At the workshop, senior residents 60 or older who meet LASP’s income guidelines can get help with simple wills, durable Powers of Attorney and healthcare directives at no cost . Registration for the clinic is required . Interested residents can ask a question or sign up by contacting Erika Felpel at efelpel@lasp.org or 484-275-0672. “Many seniors in our community face challenges in accessing legal assistance due to fixed incomes or not knowing who to trust,” Krueger, D-Delaware, said. “This clinic is designed to help seniors understand their rights under the law and help them make informed decisions about their future, so that their wishes are clearly addressed and respected. I encourage anyone who is interested or who knows someone who needs this help to sign up.” "It's vital that we provide our seniors with the resources they need to navigate the complex legal landscape," Kane, D-Delaware/Chester, stated. "This workshop will greatly aid our seniors in overcoming legal obstacles and guarantee they have access to crucial legal services for making major decisions. We're thrilled to host this free clinic with the help of Legal Aid, and welcome all Read more
Access to contraception and reproductive healthcare continues to face significant challenges and obstacles in the U.S., jeopardizing the needs of women and families who are navigating when, if and how to start a family. I have been fighting to remove unnecessary obstacles to contraception and abortion access while also ensuring family planning resources like In vitro fertilization (IVF) and infertility medications remain viable options for those who need them. We must work simultaneously toward the full spectrum of women’s healthcare. Read more
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