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Mayes, McClinton: PA CROWN Act clears committee

(Feb 04, 2025)

Bill to end hair discrimination sees new life in new session Read more

 

Mayes announces over $1.4 million for improvement projects

(Feb 03, 2025)

Gaming funds support ADA upgrades, affordable housing Read more

 

LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus: Committed to Protecting Transgender Pennsylvanians

(Jan 28, 2025)

In response to President Donald Trump’s executive orders and statements on gender identity, members of the PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus released the following statement today: Read more

 

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

(Jan 22, 2025)

Newly listed state grant programs Read more

 

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

(Jan 16, 2025)

Newly listed state grant programs Read more

 

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

(Dec 16, 2024)

Newly listed state grant programs Read more

 

Mayes welcomes nearly $10 million for local construction projects

(Nov 15, 2024)

State grants fund supports for autistic residents, community arts and higher ed Read more

 

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

(Nov 14, 2024)

Newly listed state grant programs Read more

 

Mayes celebrates $5 million for Pittsburgh schools

(Nov 12, 2024)

State grant to fund HVAC improvements Read more

 

Mayes secures $2 million in new state funding

(Oct 23, 2024)

LSA grants awarded for local restoration, construction projects Read more

 

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

(Oct 18, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Global Access Program (GAP) Who May Apply: Pennsylvania companies that meet specific criteria (criteria available at link below) Use: Valid uses include: overseas and domestic trade show participation, overseas trade mission participation, foreign market sales trip, subscription to US DOC services, translation/interpreter fees, website internationalization, shipping sample products, and compliance testing. Funds: $800,000 in grant funding is available. Companies are eligible to receive up to $10,000 grants. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until funding is depleted. More information: DCED website Department of Environmental Protection: Orphan Well Plugging Grant Program Who May Apply: Qualified well pluggers Use: Funds are to be used to plug orphaned gas wells. Funds: Grants of $40,000 are available for plugging wells 3,000 feet deep or less. Grants of up to $70,000 are available for plugging wells deeper than 3,000 feet. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until funding is depleted. More information: DEP website Department of Education: It’s On Us PA Who May Apply: Post-secondary institutions, including public and private two-year and four-year colleges and universities. Use: Funding is intended to be used to implement strategies Read more

 

Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus celebrates one-year anniversary of advocacy, action and impact

(Oct 17, 2024)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 17 – Members of the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus today celebrated the one-year anniversary of its formation with a virtual celebration and live broadcast with stakeholders to discuss the impact of the group’s advocacy and action over the past year. The caucus was formed on Oct. 17, 2023, with state Reps. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, and La’Tasha D. Mayes, D-Allegheny, serving as co-chairs. Building on the momentum of legislative victories and the increasing need for attention to maternal mortality and morbidity issues, particularly affecting Black families, Cephas said the caucus set out to address the disturbing trends of Black maternal mortality and morbidity in Pennsylvania through strategic, intersectional legislation and policy; by creating a collaborative, representative and action-oriented legislative and policy space for Pennsylvania legislators, advocates and stakeholders; and introducing and advancing the PA MOMNIBUS – a legislative package making critical investments and policy changes to improve maternal health outcomes in the state. “I am so grateful to be part of such a dynamic and transformative group of legislators and advocates working toward the important goal of improving maternal health outcomes for Black mothers and their babies in Pennsylvania,” Cephas said. “In this past year and budget season we’ve been able to Read more

 
 

Pa. House Dems hold public budget briefing in Allegheny County

(Sep 27, 2024)

Lawmakers detail state budget process, answer questions from community Read more

 

Allegheny House Dems: More than $7.3 million secured to expand services for crime survivors, boost criminal justice resources

(Sep 19, 2024)

“The center offers a safe place for survivors of domestic violence and also runs programs that give them the tools, resources and confidence to regain independent, empowered lives,” said Rep. La’Tasha D. Mayes, who represents the 24th Legislative District. “The new funding will ensure that this amazing community organization can continue providing these life-changing services for the thousands of adults and children they serve every year.” Read more

 

Mayes, McClinton: PA CROWN Act clears committee
Feb 04, 2025

Mayes announces over $1.4 million for improvement projects
Feb 03, 2025

LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus: Committed to Protecting Transgender Pennsylvanians
Jan 28, 2025

Pennsylvania’s Women’s Health Caucus and the Black Maternal Health Caucus join together to lay out priorities for Pennsylvania’s 2025-2026 legislative session
Jan 27, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 22, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 16, 2025

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 09, 2025

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jan 02, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 16, 2024

Mayes welcomes nearly $10 million for local construction projects
Nov 15, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Nov 14, 2024

Mayes celebrates $5 million for Pittsburgh schools
Nov 12, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
Oct 29, 2024

Mayes secures $2 million in new state funding
Oct 23, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Oct 18, 2024

Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus celebrates one-year anniversary of advocacy, action and impact
Oct 17, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Oct 03, 2024

Pa. House Dems hold public budget briefing in Allegheny County
Sep 27, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
Sep 25, 2024

Allegheny House Dems: More than $7.3 million secured to expand services for crime survivors, boost criminal justice resources
Sep 19, 2024