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(1 day ago) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Firearm Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Initiative Who May Apply: Units of local government, nonprofit organizations (including community-based and statewide organizations), institutions of higher education, and state government agencies. Use: To support programming that focuses on firearm-related suicide prevention. Funds: A total of $1 million in federal 2024 Byrne SCIP funds in available. PCCD expects to fund 4 to 6 grants over a 21-month period. Application Deadline: September 9, 2025 More information: PCCD Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Who May Apply: Technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary academic Read more

 

Solomon’s bill to deliver better communication between law enforcement and crime victims passes House

(Jun 23, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation (H.B. 627) authored by state Rep. Jared Solomon to set up a public safety resident communications program within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The program is designed to improve and modernize communication between law enforcement and the communities they serve. “This bill will deliver victims of crime with more timely information about victim and law enforcement resources they need in the hours after becoming a victim of crime,” said Solomon, House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee chairman. “In addition, it gives police departments the opportunity to get feedback about the interaction they had with communities. Together this bill will make our communities safer,” said Solomon, House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee chairman. The bill now moves to Senate for consideration. Read more

 

Solomon's Bill to Fight Urban Blight Moves Forward

(Jun 04, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

PA state Rep. Jared Solomon's bill that would give communities the means to address issues like trash and neglect is now moving to the Senate for consideration. The new legislation would require out-of-state landlords to provide contact information to hold them accountable for blighted properties. Solomon says holding absentee landlords responsible is vital to improving the quality of life in Pennsylvania! Read more

 

Solomon’s bill to remove neighborhood blight passes PA House

(Jun 04, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed state Rep. Jared Solomon’s legislation to combat blight in Pennsylvania communities. Solomon said that many blighted properties are owned by out-of-state companies and individual landlords. His bill would give communities contact information for absentee landlords to hold them accountable. House Bill 858 would require a phone number and e-mail address for a person who can fix problems associated with a property, such as trash, that plague neighborhoods throughout Pennsylvania. Solomon said a municipality could request the information to hold these out-of-state landlords accountable. “All over the commonwealth we see blight with no way of contacting the owner to take responsibility for their property,” Solomon said. “It impacts us all financially with lower property values and negative quality of life.” The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. Read more

 

Solomon, Rabb call for open primaries in PA

(May 14, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

Legislation to open Pennsylvania’s primaries, H.B. 280, authored by state Reps. Jared Solomon and Chris Rabb, both D-Phila., was voted out of the House State Government Committee yesterday. “One-point-four million independent voters in Pennsylvania provide tax dollars to pay for primaries but have no vote,” Solomon said. “This must end. We must welcome veterans, young people, and other independents into our democratic process.” Pennsylvania has a closed primary system, meaning that only voters registered with a given party can vote in that party’s primary election. Voters who are unaffiliated or registered as a third party are prohibited from voting in a primary election. “There should be no second class among Pennsylvania’s electorate,” said Rabb, D-Phila., and co-sponsor of the bill. “Over 1 million voters are unduly disenfranchised in our state because they have chosen to exercise their right to remain unaffiliated with our restrictive political duopoly.” Read more

 

Solomon: Supporting American Red Cross

(May 14, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

As Chairman of the #PAHouse Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, state Rep. Jared Solomon knows the importance of organizations like the American #RedCross. He praised their hard work and dedication after a plane crashed in his legislative district in #NortheastPhilly last January and vowed to fight to support their efforts in the state legislature. Read more

 

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

(May 07, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Sports Marketing and Tourism Grant Who May Apply: A municipality, a local authority, a nonprofit organization, or a legal entity that meets all of the following criteria: • the applicant participates or plans to participate in a competitive selection process; • the site selection process is conducted by a Site Selection Organization not located in this Commonwealth; • The applicant is seeking to secure a single year or multiyear commitment from a site selection organization to conduct high quality, amateur and professional sporting or esports events at one or more locations in this Commonwealth. Use: To attract high-quality, amateur, and professional sporting and e-sports events to this Commonwealth with the goal of advancing and promoting year-round tourism, economic impact, and quality of life through sport. Application Deadline: June 6, 2025 More information: DCED Website Historical & Museum Commission: Historical and Archival Records Care Grant Who May Apply: Non-profit organizations that have been incorporated for at least two years. Use: To enhance the preservation and accessibility of valuable historical records across the Commonwealth Funds: Grants will be awarded up to $5,000. Application Deadline: August 1, 2025 More information: PHMC Website PROGRAMS OPEN Read more

 

MARCH 2025

(Apr 16, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

MARCH 2025 District Office Leases $3442.00 Office Supplies $175.88 Postage $73.00 Mailing Services $154.74 Event Food $23.75 Lodging $124.00 Meals expense $54.23 Session mileage $222.00 VA&EP Committee $527.12 ______________________________ TOTAL $4796.72 Read more

 

FEBRUARY 2025

(Apr 16, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

FEBRUARY 2025 District Office Leases $3442.00 Office Supplies $57.61 Mailing Services $154.30 Postage $87.60 Event Food $34.66 Tele-town Hall $4316.00 Session mileage $111.00 VA&EP Committee $155.40 ______________________________ TOTAL $8358.57 Read more

 

JANUARY 2025

(Apr 16, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

JANUARY 2025 District Office Leases $3442.00 Office Supplies $127.81 Mailing Services $140.79 Lodging $248.00 Transportation $126.00 Session mileage $310.80 ______________________________ TOTAL $4395.40 Read more

 

Pennsylvania bill proposes limiting politicians from taking gifts, cash above $50

(Apr 09, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced a gift ban bill and trumpeted the need for good government and public trust, but the bill disappeared and was never passed. That “rinse and repeat” cycle continued today at the State Capitol. Read more

 

Solomon, Rigby highlight bill to ban gifts for Pa. public officials

(Apr 07, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon, Rep. Jim Rigby

HARRISBURG, April 7 – State Reps. Jared Solomon, D-Phila., and Jim Rigby, R-Cambria/Somerset, have introduced legislation ( H.B. 744 ) that would ban gifts at $50 or more for all Pennsylvania public officials. Solomon said that Pennsylvania needs a gift ban to restore trust in government and prevent improper influence and corruption. “Pennsylvania is one of the few states in our nation that has no limits on how much lobbyists can gift public officials,” said Solomon, D-Phila. “It's past time to bring this accountability to Pennsylvania.” “As public servants, we should not be accepting gifts from lobbyists or special interest groups. We are, and should be, held to a higher standard. This legislation will help maintain the integrity of office by putting in place restrictions on gifts to legislators,” said Rigby, R-Cambria/Somerset. The lawmakers said reasonable exceptions are accounted for in the bill, such as expenses reimbursed for transportation, lodging or hospitality when a public official is invited to take part in an event, conference or similar occurrence related to their work. The bill has bipartisan support. It has been referred to the House State Government Committee for consideration. Read more

 

PA House honors heroic act of Philadelphia resident during Jan. plane crash

(Mar 26, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

HARRISBURG, March 26 – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives recognized and honored Caseem Wongus of Kensington for his heroism during the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash in January. Wongus saved a 9-year-old boy who was on fire. He smothered the flames with his jacket and helped get the boy into a patrol car to be taken to the hospital. He was honored with a citation from state Reps. Sean Dougherty, Jared Solomon and Jose Giral, all D-Phila. Photos from the citation presentation can be viewed here: Rep. Sean M Dougherty | Photo Gallery Read more

 

Bills aimed at helping businesses, people impacted by Northeast Philly jet crash advance in PA House

(Mar 25, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

HARRISBURG, March 25 - Two bills that would help people and businesses impacted by the medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia cleared the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today, according to the bills’ sponsor, state Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Phila. On Jan. 31, Med Jets Flight 056 crashed in and around the Castor Gardens neighborhood, immediately reshaping the lives of many residents. Solomon, who serves as the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee’s chairman, introduced legislation ( H.B. 1001 and H.B. 877 ) in response to the tragic crash. House Bill 877 would provide targeted grants and loans to businesses impacted by the crash. Under the bill, the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority would issue grants to community development financial institutions to provide technical assistance, training and other support to affected businesses. CDFIs would also be able to provide loans to those businesses to help them repair and reopen. “As we look to rebuild a thriving thoroughfare of our city, we are focused on many recovery efforts, including ensuring our businesses can reclaim their footing and reopen as quickly as possible,” Solomon said. Additionally, H.B. 1001 would exclude recovery payments related to the Med Jets Flight 056 crash from state income for tax purposes. “It’s important that impacted residents Read more

 

Grant Memo: Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 12, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

Learn more about the multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

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

(Mar 04, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Who May Apply: Municipalities, councils of government, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agency, ports (rail/freight) Use: The MTF provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation exists in Pennsylvania. The program is intended to provide financial assistance in order to improve public transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization. Funds: Requests must have a total eligible cost of $100,000 or more and no request shall exceed $3,000,000 for any project. Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 More information: DCED Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business Read more

 

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

(Feb 13, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: All-Terrian Vehicle and Snowmobile Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, non-profit and for-profit organizations Use: All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile projects include the planning, acquisition of land, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, purchase of equipment for maintenance and construction, and development of educational programs related to ATV and/or snowmobile trails and facilities. Funds: Funding comes from the ATV Management Restricted Account and the Snowmobile Restricted Account as authorized by Act 97 of 2016. There is no match requirement for this funding; however, applications that provide match funding will be given additional consideration. Application Deadline: March 31, 2025 More information: DCNR Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Medical & MH Pilots for CSA Victims Who May Apply: Any for-profit entity, non-profit entity, an entity affiliated with a CAC or MDIT (e.g., public agency or hospital), or unit of local government. Schools (including colleges and universities) are considered governmental units and are eligible to apply. Use: The goal of this specific solicitation is to support the development and implementation of innovative pilot projects that enhance or expand medical and mental health services for Read more

 

Resources for those impacted by Friday's plane crash

(Feb 02, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

96 @media only screen and (min-width:660px){.u-row{width:640px!important}.u-row .u-col{vertical-align:top}.u-row .u-col-50{width:320px!important}.u-row .u-col-100{width:640px!important}}@media (max-width:660px){.u-row-container{max-width:100%!important;padding-left:0!important;padding-right:0!important}.u-row .u-col{min-width:320px!important;max-width:100%!important;display:block!important}.u-row{width:100%!important}.u-col{width:100%!important}.u-col>div{margin:0 auto}}body{margin:0;padding:0}table,td,tr{vertical-align:top;border-collapse:collapse}p{margin:0}.ie-container table,.mso-container table{table-layout:fixed}*{line-height:inherit}a[x-apple-data-detectors=true]{color:inherit!important;text-decoration:none!important}table,td{color:#000}#u_body a{color:#00e;text-decoration:underline} Resources for those impacted by Friday's plane crash Friday was a tragic, frightening and difficult day for our community. But it also showed our resiliency and the commitment of neighbors helping neighbors in service together. If you have been affected by the airplane crash or know someone who has, I wanted to send a list of resources that might be helpful to you. If you need Read more

 

Reps. Bellmon, Dawkins, Dougherty, Gallagher, Neilson and Solomon Issue Statement on Plane Crash in Northeast Philadelphia

(Jan 31, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31, 2025 — State Reps. Anthony Bellmon, Jason Dawkins, Sean Dougherty, Pat Gallagher, Ed Neilson and Jared Solomon today issued the following statement on a plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia: "While we're still learning details regarding the horrific tragedy in Northeast Philadelphia, we're working with local and state officials to support our community. For everyone's safety and to ensure first responders have unimpeded access to the site, please avoid the area around Roosevelt Mall. "Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims, as well as the neighbors and businesses impacted by this disaster. We're extremely grateful for all the first responders working this emergency." Read more

 

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

(Jan 29, 2025) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Conservation and Natural Resources: Community Conservation Partnerships Program Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal agencies, nonprofit organizations, state heritage areas, prequalified land trusts, for-profit organizations (for some grant types). Use: Funds may be used for projects related to parks, recreation, and conservation, including, but not limited to, park and recreation rehabilitation and development, recreation and conservation planning, trail planning and construction, land acquisition and conservation, river access and conservation, community and riparian tree planting, and regional and statewide partnerships to better develop and manage resources. Funds: Funds for this program come from a mix of state and federal sources, including the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund, the Environmental Stewardship Fund, the Snowmobile Restricted Account, the All-Terrain Vehicle Restricted Account, and more. Application Deadline: April 2, 2025 More information: DCNR Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
1 day ago

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Solomon's Bill to Fight Urban Blight Moves Forward
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Solomon’s bill to remove neighborhood blight passes PA House
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Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
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MARCH 2025
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FEBRUARY 2025
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JANUARY 2025
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PA House honors heroic act of Philadelphia resident during Jan. plane crash
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Bills aimed at helping businesses, people impacted by Northeast Philly jet crash advance in PA House
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Grant Memo: Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
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Mar 04, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 13, 2025

Resources for those impacted by Friday's plane crash
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