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Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12

(Dec 12, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Residents voice concerns about flooding at Dunmore meeting

(Dec 11, 2023)

“We have seen rates increase already over the last couple of years. This is a, I believe, too far too great on people’s pocketbook,” House Representative Kyle J. Mullins. Read more

 

Cartwright: Return of rail service ‘a once in a lifetime opportunity’

(Dec 11, 2023)

At a news conference at his Scranton office Monday morning, Cartwright and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, joined with state and local leaders to celebrate their recent announcement of a major milestone in bringing the Amtrak passenger rail service back between Scranton and New York City. Read more

 

State hosts roundtable discussion focusing on supports for older adults

(Dec 08, 2023)

Secretary Kavulich was joined by State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, Rep. Kyle Donahue and Rep. Kyle Mullins. Read more

 

Secretary of Aging Hosts Roundtable Discussion Focusing on Elder Abuse, Protections and Supports for Older Adults

(Dec 08, 2023)

Following the discussion, attendees toured and received an update on the construction of Telespond's first-of-its-kind older adult advocacy center in the Commonwealth specifically designed to serve older adults who are victims of abuse or neglect in Lackawanna and five surrounding counties. Read more

 

PA bill aims to provide 2 million workers with retirement plans

(Dec 06, 2023)

Rep. Mullins' bill, known as Keystone Saves, would give 2 million Pennsylvania workers access to an IRA at no cost to their employers or taxpayers. Read more

 

Pa. lawmakers push for retirement plan savings bill to pass through Senate

(Dec 05, 2023)

“The sad fact is that roughly 2 million Pennsylvanians lack access to a retirement plan,” said Rep Kyle Mullins, of Lackawanna County. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4

(Dec 04, 2023)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Aging: Senior Community Center Grants Who May Apply: Pennsylvania Senior Community Centers with an existing, contractual relationship with an Area Agency on Aging. Use: To help Pennsylvania’s Senior Community Centers increase participation and programming Funds: Up to $2 million in grant funding is available. Grants vary depending on staff levels. Application Deadline: December 15, 2023 More information: Aging Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence Intervention and Prevention Who May Apply: Community-based organizations with 501(c)(3) designation, institutions of higher education, municipalities, district attorneys, and counties, Use: Effective local intervening and preventive measures to stop gun and group violence that is occurring across the state in both the short- and long-term Funds: $40 million in state funding is available for two tracks: VIP Grants: Applicants can request up to 50% of their operating budget up to $950,00 total. Coordinated Community Violence Intervention Strategies Projects (CCVI): Applicants can request up to $3 million in total funding over a 36-month period (funding match required). PCCD anticipates approving only 2-3 CCVI projects. Application Deadline: January 18, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Read more

 

Small business association criticizes Pa. American Water's proposed water-rate hike

(Nov 21, 2023)

Pennsylvania officials, including state Reps. Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna), Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) and Kyle Donahue (D-Lackawanna), have protested the increase. Read more

 

State legislators say water company's proposed rate hike is 'an assault on customers'

(Nov 20, 2023)

"Roughly 24,000 customers in our area, only 9,000 are enrolled in the in the customer assistance, income-driven program," said State Representative Kyle Mullins. Read more

 

Community rallies after proposed water rate hike

(Nov 20, 2023)

On Monday, Sen. Flynn, along with State Representative Kyle Mullins, Kyle Donahue, and Bridget Kosierowski called for a community campaign to take action against PAW, but they’re not the only ones who are outraged over the proposed rate hikes. Read more

 

State legislators unite against proposed ‘massive’ water rate increases

(Nov 19, 2023)

In a joint effort, Sen. Marty Flynn and State Representatives Kyle Mullins, Bridget Kosierowski, and Kyle Donahue said they are deeply concerned in regards to the substantial water-rate increases proposed by Pennsylvania American Water. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (11/15/2023)

(Nov 15, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Mullins Pushes Biomarker Testing Expansion

(Nov 15, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins joined advocates and colleagues to push for more biomarker testing awareness and coverage in the Commonwealth. Detecting biomarkers, which are changes, mutations or proteins in cancer cells, can determine which medical treatments will work best for each patient and can save lives. Mullins has introduced bipartisan legislation in the House with Rep. Bryan Cutler which would ensure that patients can obtain effective and efficient treatment they need, while reducing the costs of healthcare through avoiding unnecessary or inefficient treatment and allowing medical professionals to focus on care that works. Read more

 

Programs Now Open for Applications 10/31/23

(Nov 02, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Teacher shortage reaches crisis level in Pennsylvania: Record-high attrition impacts local schools

(Nov 02, 2023)

Said state Rep. Kyle Mullins: “For far too long, we have been drastically underfunding our schools to the billions of dollars, and unfairly doing so, one child’s education should not be valued any more or less that of another, simply because of zip code they happen to live in." Read more

 

Meredith Hose Company breaks ground on new fire station

(Oct 27, 2023)

Meredith Hose Co. lauded state Rep. Kyle Mullins and Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, among others, for helping the department secure funding. Read more

 

Pennsylvania bills promote safety efforts in work zones

(Oct 26, 2023)

Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Lackawanna, said HB1662 is critically important, telling the House Transportation Committee that state DOT data shows there is a 15-50% reduction in work zone crashes where speed cameras are present. Read more

 

Local leaders promote zero-emission transportation

(Oct 24, 2023)

Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti and state Reps. Kyle Mullins, D-112, Blakely, and Kyle Donahue, D-113, Scranton, called for the Environmental Protection Agency to enact the strongest possible federal clean car standards. Read more

 

Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment Grant Opportunities

(Oct 11, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that are open for applications. Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12
Dec 12, 2023

Residents voice concerns about flooding at Dunmore meeting
Dec 11, 2023

Cartwright: Return of rail service ‘a once in a lifetime opportunity’
Dec 11, 2023

State hosts roundtable discussion focusing on supports for older adults
Dec 08, 2023

Secretary of Aging Hosts Roundtable Discussion Focusing on Elder Abuse, Protections and Supports for Older Adults
Dec 08, 2023

PA bill aims to provide 2 million workers with retirement plans
Dec 06, 2023

Pa. lawmakers push for retirement plan savings bill to pass through Senate
Dec 05, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4
Dec 04, 2023

Small business association criticizes Pa. American Water's proposed water-rate hike
Nov 21, 2023

State legislators say water company's proposed rate hike is 'an assault on customers'
Nov 20, 2023

Community rallies after proposed water rate hike
Nov 20, 2023

State legislators unite against proposed ‘massive’ water rate increases
Nov 19, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (11/15/2023)
Nov 15, 2023

Mullins Pushes Biomarker Testing Expansion
Nov 15, 2023

Programs Now Open for Applications 10/31/23
Nov 02, 2023

Teacher shortage reaches crisis level in Pennsylvania: Record-high attrition impacts local schools
Nov 02, 2023

Meredith Hose Company breaks ground on new fire station
Oct 27, 2023

Pennsylvania bills promote safety efforts in work zones
Oct 26, 2023

Local leaders promote zero-emission transportation
Oct 24, 2023

Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment Grant Opportunities
Oct 11, 2023