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

(Sep 25, 2025)

State grant programs accepting applications Read more

 

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

(Sep 16, 2025)

State grant programs accepting applications Read more

 

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

(Sep 10, 2025)

State grant programs now accepting applications Read more

 

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

(Aug 19, 2025)

State Grant Programs Now Accepting Applications Read more

 

Kenyatta, Benham, Comitta reaffirm commitment for marriage equality in PA

(Aug 14, 2025)

In response to the possibility of the U.S. Supreme Court’s consideration to take up a case that asks, in plain words, to overturn the 10-year-old landmark ruling Obergefell v. Hodges that allowed recognition of same-sex marriages nationwide, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta introduced H.B. 1800 – the Marriage Equality Act. Kenyatta said legislation to protect marriage equality in imperative in Pennsylvania – now more than ever: “Marriage equality is the law of the land and PA should clean up our statues to match that. The current review of Obergfell v. Hodges makes it clear that the freedom to marry is under attack – this is something I’ve warned about as have other advocates and members of the LGBTQ+ community. “We passed this legislation in the House last session with bipartisan support, but the state Senate never considered it for a vote. We must continue this work to protect all marriages across Pennsylvania.” State Rep. Jessica Benham, co-chair of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, supports Kenyatta’s legislation, stating: “While extremists in Congress and on the Supreme Court threaten to drag this country backwards by undermining marriage equality, my colleagues and I are fighting back. That’s why we’ve introduced legislation to protect same-sex marriage here in our state, because we deserve the freedom to marry without fear, no matter what happens in Read more

 

PA Fairness Act reintroduced by LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus

(Jun 03, 2025)

Legislation to prohibit discrimination on sexual orientation, gender identity Read more

 

Abney, Benham formally introduce bills to fund Pennsylvania’s transit systems

(May 30, 2025)

Public transit is a lifeline for our communities. Our legislative package will provide the necessary funding to keep Allegheny moving, connecting people to work, school and entertainment, while keeping fewer cars on the road. We need our colleagues to recognize the importance of funding transit sufficiently in this budget.” Read more

 
 

Allegheny County lawmakers launch bill to get transit funding back on track

(Apr 30, 2025)

“It has become abundantly clear that we are facing a public transportation funding crisis here in Pennsylvania,” said Benham, D-Allegheny. “Failing to act now and not giving agencies like PRT the resources they need to stay afloat means that services will be cut, fares will increase and the struggle of those who rely on transit to live their lives will increase dramatically.” Read more

 

House passes Benham bill to support surviving spouses of firefighters

(Apr 22, 2025)

Legislation providing pension parity for Pittsburgh firefighters heads to state Senate Read more

 

PA House passes Benham, Miller bill for 911 dispatchers

(Apr 08, 2025)

Proposal to recognize 911 telecommunicators as first responders clears House Read more

 
 

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

(Feb 28, 2025)

Newly listed state grant opportunities Read more

 
 

Benham, Pisciottano secure $50,000 for Brentwood Park

(Jan 28, 2025)

State grant to fund construction of accessible restrooms, parking lot Read more

 

LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus: Committed to Protecting Transgender Pennsylvanians

(Jan 28, 2025)

In response to President Donald Trump’s executive orders and statements on gender identity, members of the PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus released the following statement today: Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 25, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 16, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 10, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Aug 19, 2025

Kenyatta, Benham, Comitta reaffirm commitment for marriage equality in PA
Aug 14, 2025

PA Fairness Act reintroduced by LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus
Jun 03, 2025

Abney, Benham formally introduce bills to fund Pennsylvania’s transit systems
May 30, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
May 28, 2025

Allegheny County lawmakers launch bill to get transit funding back on track
Apr 30, 2025

House passes Benham bill to support surviving spouses of firefighters
Apr 22, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Apr 22, 2025

PA House passes Benham, Miller bill for 911 dispatchers
Apr 08, 2025

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Apr 01, 2025

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 19, 2025

Grant Memo: Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 12, 2025

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 04, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 28, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 11, 2025

Benham, Pisciottano secure $50,000 for Brentwood Park
Jan 28, 2025

LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus: Committed to Protecting Transgender Pennsylvanians
Jan 28, 2025