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“California-based Mainspring Energy is in the growth stage of its company and expects to deliver close to 1,000 jobs to this region, including its first domestic manufacturing positions,” said state Rep. Emily Kinkead, who co-hosted a PA House Majority Policy Committee roundtable on the airport project and represents portions of Allegheny County. “The exciting part of this project is that it will not only create an estimated 300 construction jobs to build their plant adjacent to the airport, but it will also generate more than 600 permanent jobs to manufacture linear generators that can run on numerous gas fuels without flame or spark—and with zero carbon emissions.” Read more
“Food insecurity is more prevalent now than it was during the pandemic, so the federal cuts to SNAP are going to do a tremendous amount of harm to families already struggling to put food on the table, as well as impact our farmers who provide that food,” said Rep. Emily Kinkead, D-Allegheny, and House Chair of the Hunger Caucus. “While the state simply does not have the resources to fill the gap after hundreds of billions of dollars were cut from food programs in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, there are still actions we can take at the state-level to feed a greater number of Pennsylvanians. As we continue to work to finalize our state’s budget, we still have an opportunity to ensure that Pennsylvania is stepping into the gap as much as possible.” Read more
“We know data centers will continue being built in Pennsylvania, so we gathered numerous voices to hear about the benefits, concerns, questions and economic incentives,” said state Rep. Emily Kinkead, who co-hosted the event and represents portions of Allegheny County. “Data centers create jobs and economic benefits, but we also heard from energy providers, organized labor, conservationists and the Farm Bureau about the need to be aware of specific issues.” Read more
“We heard directly from stakeholders on the benefit and demand for the Waterfront Tax Credit,” said state Rep. Emily Kinkead, who co-hosted the event and has sponsored legislation to expand waterfront development tax credits. “Right now, the demand for this program has outpaced its availability, and stakeholders detailed how its expansion could help Pennsylvania be a national leader when it comes to delivering economic development along our waterfront properties.” Read more
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“Creating opportunities for every community to thrive is the goal, not only in my district in Allegheny County but across the entire state,” said Rep. Emily Kinkead, who joined the committee for the roundtable and tour. “It’s rewarding to talk about what solutions we are uncovering for 2025 challenges when it comes to delivering economic opportunities for people across the state.” Read more
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BELLEVUE, July 16 – State Rep. Emily Kinkead, D-Allegheny, announced today that the borough of Bellevue has been awarded a $15,000 state grant to support the purchase of one electric passenger vehicle and one electric passenger truck. The grant, awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program, will help Bellevue expand its municipal fleet with clean, energy-efficient transportation options. “I’m proud to support Bellevue’s commitment to sustainability,” Kinkead said. “Investing in electric vehicles is a smart move that reduces harmful emissions, lowers fuel costs, and moves us closer to our climate goals. This funding will help Bellevue modernize its fleet in a way that’s good for the environment and good for taxpayers.” The AFIG program provides funding to municipalities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to support the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure. “This grant is just one example of how state funding can empower our local communities to lead by example in the fight against climate change,” Kinkead said. “I’ll continue working to bring these kinds of investments home to our district.” More information on state grant programs or assistance navigating funding opportunities is available to residents and local Read more
HARRISBURG, July 16 — Reps. Emily Kinkead, D-Allegheny, and Abby Major, R-Armstrong/Westmoreland, have introduced a bipartisan bill to legalize recreational cannabis for adult use in Pennsylvania. House Bill 20 would establish a stable, well-regulated cannabis market that prioritizes public safety and public health, protects children from exposure, promotes social justice and fosters economic opportunity. “By failing to legalize, Pennsylvania is sending millions in needed revenue to other states and failing to address generations of injustice done in communities as a result of the criminalization of recreational cannabis,” Kinkead said. “This bipartisan legislation was crafted with considerable input from stakeholders at every level and reflects the strong support for legalization among Pennsylvanians.” Kinkead said the bill would boost local economies and create more than 30,000 new jobs, while also creating a much-needed new revenue stream for the state. “Representative Kinkead and I have worked diligently to craft a piece of legislation that we believe both parties can get behind using lessons learned from the other 24 states that have already done so,” Major said. “Anyone who believes in personal liberty and fiscal responsibility for Pennsylvania should support the legalization of adult-use cannabis.” Key features of the bill include: Independent regulation Read more
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Lawmakers with expertise in health care, food aid, school funding, energy costs and other topics talk about how defunding those core government functions to pay for tax breaks for billionaires will bust the state’s budget and lead to massive cuts in services. Read more
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