Shut off for nearly a decade since Superstorm Sandy added the stadium lights to its long list of casualties in late October of 2012, State Representative Jeanne McNeill took a swing at the problem and in the eyes of the Coplay and local baseball community, has hit a home run. Read more
The grant, funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, will be used for the replacement of lights at Samuel Balliet Stadium which were destroyed by hurricane Sandy in October 2012. Read more
In his latest Community Conversation, Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer sat down with President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Keystone Melissa Reed to discuss reproductive health care and access to abortion in Pennsylvania. Read more
“My staff and I proudly offer satellite office hours in Fountain Hill as an option for seniors or residents who cannot travel or make it to my main district office in Whitehall,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. Read more
"When my daughters had active shooter drills, this is where they come," said Pennsylvania state Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-22, said. And now the training site will finally be able to help all those farther-out jurisdictions that inquire about it. Read more
In his latest Community Conversation, Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer sat down with Renee Haines, Director of the Allentown Public Library, to highlight the many programs and services they provide for the community, in addition to the wealth of books and online materials. Read more
The new PBB will enhance the operational efficiency for passengers and employees and improve Transportation Security Administration compliance, according to a news release from state Reps. Maureen Madden and Jeanne McNeill. Read more
“We are thankful for the strong support of state Representative Maureen Madden and the entire Northeast Delegation as they recognize the critical role ABE has within the commonwealth’s transportation network.” Read more
Amber Clark also worked with Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, and Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, to get the bill passed in the state House, allowing Pennsylvania to become the 25th state in the country with such a law. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins joined colleagues and Governor Wolf to celebrate new investments in education funding which will help generations of schoolchildren. Read more
“I want to thank today’s hosts for teaching me and my colleagues a little about their operations and projects, and how they will benefit the community,” said Guzman. “We’re looking forward to doing everything we can in Harrisburg to continue supporting these and other businesses so they can thrive and drive our community.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden participated in the Rising Nation River Journey, an event where the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and their supporters paddle the Delaware River and sign a ceremonial public treaty at several stops along the way. The ceremonies honor Lenape tribe heritage and values while promoting peace and friendship among participants. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development: Election Integrity Grant Program (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Pennsylvania counties. Use : To support the work of county governments and their election offices. Funds : Funding is allocated proportionally based upon the number of registered voters within the county in the previous primary election. Application Deadline : August 15, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.esa.dced.state.pa.us/Login.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Transportation: Rail Freight Assistance Program (Funding Source: Multimodal Transportation Fund) Who May Apply : Freight railroads, freight railroad-served shippers, and economic development entities. Use : To support investment in rail freight infrastructure. Funds : The maximum state funding for a RFAP project is 70 percent of the total project costs, not to exceed $700,000. Application Deadline : September 2, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.penndot.pa.gov/Doing-Business/RailFreightAndPorts/Pages/Grants-and-Loans.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Transportation: Rail Transportation Assistance Program (Funding Source: General Obligation Debt) Who May Apply : Freight railroads, freight railroad-served Read more
The commission will allocate the $100 million to improve mental health services in Pennsylvania that was passed in the 2022-23 state budget. Read more
The lawmaker said he plans to call for public hearings and investigate ways to guarantee an open and truthful process before November’s general election. Read more
“We need to put a halt to gun violence; I urge the residents to cooperate with local authorities,” Guzman said. Read more
Here are some of the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg celebrates the new 988 mental health hotline. He's working to advance the stories of mental healthcare and directly deal with mental health stigmas and concerns. He encourages anyone having troubling thoughts or suffering from depression to call 988 for help. Read more
“I want everyone listening to this right now to think about the destigmatizing effects that this project is going to have,” Schlossberg said. “By creating a 9-8-8 hotline, we’re saying to individuals that your problems are not only real but that we believe you are worth treatment and recovering, and living a good life.” Read more
Check out the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more
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