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Rep. Lindsay Powell announces new House Allegheny Delegation

(22 hours ago) Rep. Lindsay Powell

HARRISBURG, Nov. 11 – Ahead of the 2027-28 legislative session, members of the state House elected new leaders for the Allegheny and Southwest House Democratic Delegation , announced the delegation’s newly-elected chair, Rep. Lindsay Powell . “I am deeply grateful to my colleagues for this opportunity to be a leading voice for Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and the entire southwest,” said Powell. “Our delegation has a strong record of fighting for the people and communities we represent, and I’m excited to work alongside them to build on that work. “As we enter a new legislative session, we have a historic opportunity to deliver meaningful investments, strengthen our communities, and ensure our region has a powerful voice in Harrisburg.” In addition to Powell, the rest of the leadership board is made up of: Rep. Jen Mazzocco , Vice Chair Rep. Mandy Steele , County Vice Chair Rep. John Inglis , City Vice Chair The Allegheny and Southwest House Democratic Delegation currently includes members elected from Allegheny and Beaver counties, while also encompassing the counties of Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland. In the new legislative session, the delegation is expected to have 18 members in its ranks, including Reps.-elect Hadley Haas and Brittany Bloam. House members will be sworn in for the new Read more

 

Powell: ‘Over $1.6 million in new funding coming to our community’

(Oct 20, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20 – Eleven projects in the 21st Legislative District will receive funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program , totaling $1.64 million, announced state Rep. Lindsay Powell. “Affordable housing, access to food and quality education are fundamental to building strong communities, but too many of our neighbors still face barriers to these basic needs,” said Powell, D-Allegheny. “These projects represent a direct investment in the organizations doing the work to close those gaps. I’m proud to help secure this funding and make sure our communities get the resources they deserve.” The projects supported in this funding include: $475,000 to the Northside Leadership Conference to address poverty, housing instability and disinvestment through housing, business development, infrastructure, parks and community wellness initiatives. $198,000 to the Urban Impact Foundation to renovate and expand its Northside warehouse into a development hub with classrooms, trades, programming space and a STEM Maker Space for students. $190,000 to the Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization for the Triboro Ecodistrict Rivertown Resilience Project to boost workforce development and affordable housing in Etna, Millvale and Sharpsburg. $190,000 to the Bloomfield-Garfield Corp. to address sufficient affordable housing to meet demand and improve blighted and vacant properties in commercial Read more

 

Grant Memo: Community Violence Prevention, Transportation, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District

(Oct 20, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) + Building Opportunities for Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Combined Grant Program Who May Apply: Community-based nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status (VIP or BOOST), municipality, county, or district attorney’s office (VIP only), institute of higher education (VIP only), school district or career and technical center (BOOST only), library (BOOST only). Use: VIP + BOOST funds can be used to support a wide range of eligible activities designed to reduce and respond to community violence Funds: Approximately $58 million in state funding is available, with no less than $11.5 million designated for BOOST funding. Application Deadline: December 10, 2026 More information: PCCD website PennDOT: Green Light-Go Program Who May Apply: Municipalities and planning organizations. Use: To improve existing traffic control signals, such as LED replacement, traffic signal retiming, and studies, among other projects. Funds: Up to $40 million is available and projects require a 20% match. Application Deadline: Pre-application scoping forms will be accepted until January 4, 2027. PennDOT will provide comments by February 26, 2027. The full application window will be between March 1, 2027, and March 31, 2027. More information: PennDOT website Pennsylvania Creative Read more

 

Powell leads Policy roundtable on economic impact of arts and cultural institutions

(Oct 15, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

To better understand how the arts and cultural institutions help serve as an engine for economic development, the House Majority Policy Committee convened tours of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Pittsburgh Opera before a roundtable discussion about the industry’s impact on tourism and local businesses. Read more

 

Powell secures over $3 million in grant funding for local projects

(Sep 15, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15 – Ten projects serving the 21st Legislative District will receive a total of $3,042,378 in grant funding through the Local Share Account program, announced state Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny. “Whether it be desperately needed infrastructure repairs, new housing development or support for local students, this funding will see real, noticeable impacts to better our community,” said Powell. “I am excited to see these projects completed, and I will continue to see that our community gets every cent of funding we need.” The projects supported with this funding include: $800,000 for the purchase of a pumper fire truck for Pittsburgh. $582,704 to upgrade a water metering system in Reserve Township. $450,000 to stabilize a failing section of Logan Street in Millvale. $300,000 for the purchase of a sewer cleaning truck in Pittsburgh. $250,000 to Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, on behalf of Rising Tide Partners, to renovate an existing four-story blighted building and an adjoining single-family home into a four-unit affordable mixed-used building with one commercial space on the first floor. $200,000 to construct an ADA-accessible concrete perimeter trail at Fall Run Park in Shaler Township. $150,000 for Light of Life Ministries for the purchase of three vehicles to serve people experiencing homelessness. $150,000 for the Sarah Heinz House Read more

 

Main Street, Rail Freight, Workforce Development and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Aug 11, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Main Street Matters (MSM) Who May Apply: Units of local government, redevelopment and/or housing authorities, nonprofits, economic development organizations, housing corporations, community development corporations, business improvement districts, neighborhood improvement districts, downtown improvement districts, and similar organizations incorporated as authorities. Use: A flexible tool for use in community and economic development for a variety of uses including planning activities, façade grant programs, business improvement grant programs, accessible housing programs, and district development grants. Funds: Individual grant awards vary depending on the type of grant. Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 More information: DCED Website Department of Transportation: Rail Freight Grant Program Who May Apply: Railroad company, transportation organization, municipality, municipal authority, or user of rail freight infrastructure Use: Capital maintenance of freight or intermodal rail infrastructure and capital construction of freight or intermodal rail infrastructure Application Deadline: August 28, 2026 More information: PennDOT Website Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Motorized Trails and Recreation Program (formerly known as the All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile Read more

 

Rep Powell's Fall 2026 Print Newsletter

(Aug 07, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

Check out my Fall 2026 print newsletter here! Read more

 

Pittsburgh legislators welcome $1.5 million for traffic signal renovations

(Aug 04, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 4 – The City of Pittsburgh has been awarded $1,533,315.69 from the state’s Greenlight-Go Program to replace outdated traffic signals at three intersections, announced local state Reps. Aerion Abney, Lindsay Powell and La’Tasha D. Mayes, all D-Allegheny. The funding will serve to replace traffic signals at the following intersections: Bingham and 10th Streets in the South Side Flats, located in Abney’s district. Butler and Main Streets in Lawrenceville, located in Powell’s district. East Liberty Boulevard and Larimer Avenue in the neighborhoods of the same name, located in Mayes’ district. "This investment will improve safety and reliability for everyone who travels through the South Side,” said Abney , chair of the House Democratic Allegheny County Delegation . “Replacing outdated traffic signals at the Bingham Street and 10th Street intersection will help keep pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and drivers moving more safely and efficiently. I'm proud to support state investments that strengthen our infrastructure and improve daily commutes for Pittsburgh residents." “This funding will help to ensure that our local roads are safer for both drivers and pedestrians,” said Powell , city vice chair of the Allegheny Delegation. “This is especially true for Lawrenceville, where an intersection along our most significant Read more

 

Lawmakers celebrate policy for urgent school facility repairs in FY 2026-27 state budget

(Jul 17, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

“The physical spaces where our students learn for 180 days a year are just as critical to their success as the classes they take and the teachers who support them,” Powell said. “If we don’t know what problems schools across the state are facing, we cannot make informed decisions about where facility investments are needed most. Now, thanks to the inclusion of the school facilities inventory in this year’s budget, we will be able to help communities that need it the most and make sure that every student can have a safe, successful education, regardless of their ZIP code.” Read more

 

Rep. Lindsay Powell welcomes $6 million in community redevelopment grants

(Jul 16, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

PITTSBURGH, July 16 – State Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny, today welcomed $6 million in grant funding from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to community revitalization projects in her legislative district. “Aging buildings provide prime opportunities to revitalize our community through the creation of new commercial and residential spaces,” said Powell. “This funding will bring new opportunities to our community and continue our region’s development into a place people are proud to call their home. “I look forward to seeing these developments come to fruition, and I will keep working to help projects like these that create opportunities for the future of our community.” The projects supported with this funding include: $5 million to MI Strip Works LLC for the creation of Brickworks, a 3.5-acre, two-city block residential development in the Strip District that will include two multi-purpose, multi-family buildings, each with residential units and in-building parking. $500,000 to 358 Butler LLC for restoration of three existing buildings in Etna to create a mixed-use development of residential and commercial storefronts. $500,000 to the Millvale Borough Development Corporation to cover construction costs to complete exterior work and plumbing/sewer tap in at the 216 North Avenue Zero Energy Mixed-Use Hub. The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, Read more

 

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

(Jul 08, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

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

 

State House passes bill to expand public-private transportation projects

(Jun 08, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

HARRISBURG, June 8 – In an effort to address Pennsylvania’s aging infrastructure, the state House has unanimously passed legislation that would allow local governments to participate in public-private partnerships to improve transportation infrastructure, according to the bill’s prime sponsor, state Rep. Lindsay Powell. House Bill 2469 would allow all counties, as well as the cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, to use public-private partnerships, also known as P3s, which authorize governments to coordinate with private entities on the engineering, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance of transportation projects and facilities. “Pennsylvania has some of the oldest infrastructure in the country, and repairs can be daunting for local governments, especially when taxpayers are responsible for the costs,” said Powell, D-Allegheny. “This legislation will allow our counties to deliver large-scale infrastructure projects more efficiently and cost-effectively, ensuring that long-needed repairs -- ranging from aging bridges and congested corridors to major transit and roadway upgrades -- can be completed.” Current law allows only PennDOT and certain transportation agencies to use P3s. Under this legislation, the existing P3 application process would remain unchanged. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave Pennsylvania’s infrastructure a grade of C- in 2022, with Read more

 

PA House passes bipartisan bill to protect homeowners

(Jun 02, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

HARRISBURG, June 2 – The Pennsylvania State House has passed bipartisan legislation, 190-11, in favor of regulating shared equity agreements, a novel home lending product, according to the bill’s co-prime sponsors, state Reps. Arvind Venkat and Lindsay Powell , both D-Allegheny, and Tim Twardzik , R-Schuylkill. Shared Appreciation Agreements are contracts in which a homeowner receives funds in exchange for granting a third party a future interest in the appreciation, equity, or value of their home. The legislation, H.B. 2120 , would add Shared Equity Agreements to current laws that provide statutory safeguards for other home-secured financial products, such as residential mortgages. “For most Pennsylvanians, their home is their most valuable asset,” Venkat said. “Homeowners may enter into these agreements believing they are making a beneficial decision for their family’s future, but when marketing is unfair or deceptive, they could face significant financial hardship down the road. “Given the importance of homes and their value to so many Pennsylvanians, we must expeditiously bring shared equity agreements into a regulatory framework similar to that of mortgages so that Pennsylvanians can be assured of transparency and protection against predatory lending practices in these products.” The legislation would require shared equity agreements to meet disclosure requirements, Read more

 

Rep. Lindsay Powell to host second annual Family Fair

(Jun 01, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

PITTSBURGH, June 1 – State Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny, will be hosting a family-friendly, block party style festival completely free to the community on Saturday, June 20. Powell’s Family Fair, which is now in its second year, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at the intersection of 51st and Butler streets in Lawrenceville . “This event will bring our community together for some summer fun, while also providing access to critical services for kids and families,” said Powell. “Whether you need assistance with state and local resources, or want to enjoy the fun that summer brings, this will be the event for you and your family." The event will include access to dozens of state and local resources, appearances from beloved Pittsburgh mascots, a dunk tank and stands from several local organizations such as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, You be You Music and the Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company. Read more

 

State Representative Lindsay Powell on Pittsburgh school building closures

(May 28, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

PITTSBURGH, May 28 – State Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny, has issued the following statement after last night’s decision by the Pittsburgh Public Schools board to approve the closure of 12 schools: “Our focus must shift to getting this right for Pittsburgh's students and families,” said Powell. “This transition must reflect the unique needs of every child, be responsive to the very real concerns raised by parents and communities and ensure equitable access to opportunities no matter a student's ZIP code or school assignment. “While change of this scale is never easy, we have a responsibility to make sure this process builds a stronger, more supportive foundation for Pittsburgh Public Schools and delivers the resources, stability, and opportunities that every student deserves.” Schools in Powell’s legislative district set to close include Arsenal PreK-5, Spring Hill K-5 and Woolslair K-5. Other schools set to close include Allegheny 6-8, Fulton PreK-5, King PreK-5, Linden PreK-5, Manchester PreK-5, Miller PreK-5, Milliones 6-12, South Brook 6-8 and South Hills 6-8. Read more

 

Rep. Powell welcomes over $1.1 million in Main Street Matters grant funding

(May 27, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

PITTSBURGH, May 27 – Through the Main Street Matters program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, three projects in the 21st Legislative District have received more than $1.1 million in grant funding, state Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny, announced today. “There are so many ways that we can work to elevate our main streets, and this funding proves that,” Powell said. “From the creation of new mixed-use facilities and infrastructure improvements to the expansion of resources for our local mothers, these projects will give so much back to our communities. I am proud to back this funding, and I am excited to see these projects come to fruition.” The projects in Powell’s district that will be supported with this funding include: $900,000 to support Phase 2 of the Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank’s Expansion and Rehab Program. $153,421 to Etna Borough to cover demolition, parking and stormwater improvement costs. $100,000 to the Millvale Borough Development Corporation to support a zero-energy mixed-use revitalization program at 216 North Ave. Main Street Matters supports downtowns and surrounding neighborhoods with tools to create healthy, welcoming communities and back revitalization efforts in planning and business support. Read more

 

Powell introduces bill to expand public-private transportation projects

(Apr 29, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

HARRISBURG, April 29 – Pennsylvania has some of the oldest infrastructure in the country, and local governments are facing major difficulty and expenses in funding projects—especially for transportation purposes. This is why state Rep. Lindsay Powell has introduced legislation that would allow local governments to take part in public-private partnerships to improve transportation infrastructure. House Bill 2469 would allow all counties, as well as Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, to use public-private partnerships, also known as P3s, which authorize governments to coordinate with private entities for the engineering, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of a transportation project or facility. “From aging bridges and congested corridors to major transit and roadway upgrades, we have all seen transportation projects in our communities that need urgent support,” said Powell, D-Allegheny. “These projects can be daunting to take on, especially because taxpayers are footing the bill. My legislation would allow counties to partner with private groups to deliver large-scale infrastructure projects more efficiently and cost-effectively.” Current law allows only PennDOT and certain transportation agencies to use P3s. With this legislation, the current P3 process would remain unchanged. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave Pennsylvania’s infrastructure a grade of C- in 2022, Read more

 

State representatives host Delta Day in Capitol

(Apr 28, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

HARRISBURG, April 28 – To recognize the historic and ongoing contributions of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, four alumnae of the sorority, state Reps. Lindsay Powell and La’Tasha D. Mayes, both D-Allegheny, Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, and Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., hosted Delta Day in the state Capitol today. Delta Day is celebrated by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. , which was founded in 1913 by 22 collegiate women on the campus of Howard University. Today, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is one of the preeminent service-based sororities, with more than 300,000 predominantly Black members and more than 1,000 chapters worldwide. The sorority has maintained a commitment to social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. has 29 chapters in Pennsylvania. On Delta Day, members from throughout the Commonwealth come to the Capitol to connect with elected officials, advance legislation and serve as a voice for others. “It was an honor to welcome sorors from across Pennsylvania to continue our long history of sisterhood, service and leadership to advocate for our communities,” Powell said. “Having even just one voice at the table can be powerful, but the hundreds of us here today prove that our lifelong service to our communities will continue.” “As a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., I am deeply honored to stand alongside everyone here Read more

 

Powell applauds $700,000 investment to redevelop blighted buildings

(Apr 17, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

PITTSBURGH, April 17 – State Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny, applauded a $700,000 investment to redevelop two blighted structures in the Spring Garden neighborhood to create more housing and business opportunities in the community. The project will turn two currently vacant and blighted structures – a four-story building and an adjoining single-family home – into a mixed-use property at the intersection of Spring Garden Avenue and Chestnut Street . “A blighted building can be difficult to handle, but it also provides a prime opportunity for redevelopment with the right resources,” said Powell. “This funding will allow for redevelopment that will be incredibly impactful for our community by creating business opportunity and allowing for more neighbors to proudly call Spring Garden home.” Once completed, the development will bring four affordable residential units and a ground-floor commercial space for a neighborhood-serving business to the community. Funding for this project was made available through the Community Revitalization Fund Program via the Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit. The funding will cover more than one-quarter of the total cost of the development, which is being led by the Community Alliance of Spring Garden and East Deutschtown, in collaboration with Rising Tide Partners and Main + Elm Development Company. Powell is the prime sponsor of H.B. 1650 , Read more

 

Rep. Lindsay Powell: $1.8M in grants secured for out-of-school programs

(Apr 15, 2026) Rep. Lindsay Powell

PITTSBURGH, April 15 – State Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny, today announced five grants that will support out-of-school and after-school programs for at-risk youth and in high-need neighborhoods. “ After-school programs play a vital role in shaping the success and well-being of our students, ” Powell said. “From learning practical skills to developing leadership abilities and interpersonal relationships, these programs can make a lasting positive impact on a child’s life . I’m proud to support the funding for these outstanding programs, and I look forward to the lasting impact that these programs will have on our children and our communities. ” The projects included in this funding are: $499,947 to Light of Life Inc. to expand its place - based violence intervention outreach for adults experiencing unsheltered homelessness in 13 encampments across 11 Pittsburgh neighborhoods with persistently high levels of gun violence. $499,904 to the STEM Coding Lab to expand its Out-of-School Time and summer programming, which teaches computer science, AI and STEM programming to K-8 students in Allegheny County’s highest-need neighborhoods. $415,771 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania to expand out - of - school time services for students in grades 5-8 at Arsenal Middle School by providing consistent, structured after - school and summer programming to approximately 30 youth Read more

 

Rep. Lindsay Powell announces new House Allegheny Delegation
22 hours ago

Powell: ‘Over $1.6 million in new funding coming to our community’
Oct 20, 2026

Grant Memo: Community Violence Prevention, Transportation, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
Oct 20, 2026

Powell leads Policy roundtable on economic impact of arts and cultural institutions
Oct 15, 2026

Powell secures over $3 million in grant funding for local projects
Sep 15, 2026

Main Street, Rail Freight, Workforce Development and Additional Grant Opportunities
Aug 11, 2026

Rep Powell's Fall 2026 Print Newsletter
Aug 07, 2026

Pittsburgh legislators welcome $1.5 million for traffic signal renovations
Aug 04, 2026

Lawmakers celebrate policy for urgent school facility repairs in FY 2026-27 state budget
Jul 17, 2026

Rep. Lindsay Powell welcomes $6 million in community redevelopment grants
Jul 16, 2026

Grant Memo: Agriculture, CTE, Tourism, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
Jul 08, 2026

State House passes bill to expand public-private transportation projects
Jun 08, 2026

PA House passes bipartisan bill to protect homeowners
Jun 02, 2026

Rep. Lindsay Powell to host second annual Family Fair
Jun 01, 2026

State Representative Lindsay Powell on Pittsburgh school building closures
May 28, 2026

Rep. Powell welcomes over $1.1 million in Main Street Matters grant funding
May 27, 2026

Powell introduces bill to expand public-private transportation projects
Apr 29, 2026

State representatives host Delta Day in Capitol
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Powell applauds $700,000 investment to redevelop blighted buildings
Apr 17, 2026

Rep. Lindsay Powell: $1.8M in grants secured for out-of-school programs
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