HARRISBURG, Oct. 8 – State Rep. Roni Green, D-Phila. announced today that three grants totaling $1,075,000 have been awarded to community projects in North and West Philadelphia. The funding was awarded through Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants, which are managed by the Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation. Read more

HARRISBURG, Oct. 7 – State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, announced that $145,000 has been awarded to Colwyn Borough for the rehabilitation and development of Water Street Park. The funding was awarded through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants, which are managed by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.The work is expected to include renovation of basketball courts; construction of pedestrian walkways and a parking area; installation of stormwater management measures and fencing; ADA access, landscaping, a project sign, and other related site improvements. Read more

Highmark Mann Center has been awarded a $250,000 state grant for operational support for its educational and cultural programming. Read more

HARRISBURG, Oct. 1 – The Philadelphia House Delegation issued a statement in support of Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Phila., and calling for the immediate resignation of Rep. Aaron Bernstine, R-Butler/Lawrence, following his reported hateful outburst directed at Kenyatta, according to recent reporting by PennLive:“The Philadelphia House Delegation stands in support of our colleague from North Philadelphia Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and echoes the call of the PA Legislative Black Caucus and PA LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus for the immediate resignation of Rep. Aaron Bernstine following his alleged disgusting, hate-filled tirade.“There is no stronger advocate than Rep. Kenyatta for the promise of Pennsylvania and equality of all people. There is no place in the institution of the House of Representatives nor in this commonwealth for hate speech and the reported abhorrent rhetoric espoused by Rep. Bernstine. As elected officials, we must hold ourselves to a higher standard of conduct, a level which Rep. Bernstine has repeatedly failed.“While we know that Rep. Kenyatta will continue to shine above the lowbrow spectacle of Rep. Bernstine and his ilk, we believe it’s time for the House Republican leaders and members to be accountable for their colleague, follow the lead of the majority of Pennsylvanians who reject those hateful views by publicly condemning Bernstine’s bluster, and demand that he do the right thing for Pennsylvania and the good people of Butler and Lawrence counties by resigning... Read more

Legislation preventing delays for small-scale energy systems advances to Senate Read more

HARRISBURG, Sept. 28 – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by state Reps. Rick Krajewski and Sheryl Delozier that would end the practice of intercepting public benefits intended for foster youth .? ? The bill (H.B. 151) would prevent Pennsylvania agencies from intercepting the Social Security benefits foster youth receive, such as survivor benefits, and instead require those?benefits to be conserved in a savings account for when a foster youth exits care. The federal Office of Administration for Children and Families in December demanded that states no longer intercept benefits, and 10 states have already worked to prohibit it. “What makes up a fraction of our state’s spending could make?a huge difference?in the lives of foster youth, who often face high rates of homelessness, addiction and depression,” said Krajewski, D-Phila., the lead sponsor of the bill.?“This is about fairness and the protection of our kids. Just as other foster children do not pay for their own costs of care or other county services, children who receive public benefits shouldn’t either. We must?do what’s right for the future of these children.”?? “These are funds?that?for many could?mean the difference between homelessness and stable housing, between?needing to work multiple jobs and having time?to attend?college, between?lacking healthcare and?receiving?necessary Read more

"Each one of us have been touched by cancer, be it personally or through family members or colleagues," Philadelphia Delegation Chairwoman Morgan Cephas said. “We all know the transformative care offered at Fox Chase, which is a bright light throughout the state. Unfortunately, we must also talk about what is happening to healthcare at the federal level, including the elimination of research funding, rising costs for patients and the looming rollback of Medicaid dollars." Read more

HARRISBURG, Sept. 16 – State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, announced that four projects in her legislative district have been awarded state funding for a total of $1,071,224. The funds were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority through the Local Share Account, which distributes money for eligible community and economic development projects from state gaming revenues. Read more

HARRISBURG, Sept. 17 – State Rep. Roni Green, D-Phila., announced today that seven projects in her legislative district were awarded funds totaling more than $3 million through Pennsylvania's Local Share Account program. Read more