Rusnock: Nearly $2 million secured for local community improvement projects

Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock January 20, 2026 | 12:11 PM

HARRISBURG, Jan. 20 – State Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock announced today that multiple agencies in her Pennsylvania House legislative district received more than $1.9 million in new grant funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority.

In the 126^thDistrict, Rusnock supported state funding for the following projects:

$1,250,000 to St. Lawrence for its 2025 Sidewalk Connectivity Project. The funding will be used to install sidewalks along St. Lawrence Avenue and North Prospect Street in St. Lawrence Borough.
$350,000 to Muhlenberg Township Authority for the Alsace Road water main replacement project.
$249,000 to Laureldale for sewer repairs and rehab work.
$144,413 to Lower Alsace Township for Crystal Lake stormwater remediations.

“This funding will deliver on-the-ground improvements to residents of the 126^th,” Rusnock said. “From more connected sidewalks to reliable water, sewer and stormwater systems, these grants help tackle long-standing needs. I’m pleased to see these dollars invested locally!”

More information about CFA funding can be found here: Commonwealth Financing Authority - PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development.

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