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House passes Salisbury bill to help communities fight blight

(Apr 23, 2025)

“When a property owner abandons or severely neglects their property over the years, the entire community pays the price – in higher crime, health and safety hazards, lower property values and the exodus of small businesses and residents,” Salisbury said. “It’s an issue that has frustrated residents, business owners and local officials for decades, but municipalities have had their hands tied.  “One way we can attack the problem is by giving communities new tools to deal with properties that have a long history of safety or code violations. By allowing local governments to designate these properties for acquisition by land banks, we can free up these blighted lots for productive use – for parks and green spaces, for construction of affordable housing, for small businesses – for all the beneficial uses that make communities thrive.” Read more

 

Upcoming town halls; focus on Black maternal health; free shredding event – and more!

(Apr 22, 2025)

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about our upcoming town halls, the Black Maternal Health Caucus Summit, a free shredding event – and more! Read more

 

?? Snag a grant book, swap seeds & share a snack April 16! ??

(Apr 16, 2025)

Get your grants growing at ‘Grants & Plants’ April 16! Community changemakers – stop by my 501 Braddock Ave. district office this Wednesday, April 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for Grants & Plants. You can pick up a free copy of the 2025 Pennsylvania Grant Directory , exchange seeds for your garden, and enjoy some plant-based snacks with neighbors! Questions? Call my office at (412) 273-3400. You can read my e-newsletter in a way that’s preferable to you by visiting my legislative website here and clicking on the accessibility icon in the lower right corner. Read more

 

Stop by my office for ‘Grants & Plants’ Wednesday 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; breaking ground & making history; save the date for secure shredding

(Apr 14, 2025)

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about my upcoming ‘Grants & Plants’ event; our free shredding event; and how we're breaking ground & making history! Read more

 

Salisbury to host ‘Grants & Plants’ event Wednesday, April 16

(Apr 14, 2025)

“Our district is filled with changemakers – folks who are dedicated to strengthening our community’s roots and cultivating new opportunities for residents to help them thrive,” Salisbury said. “With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to help grow those opportunities while also strengthening the connections between us.“I’m encouraging everyone to stop by, pick up a free grant directory, pick up some seeds, and share some quality time with neighbors.” Read more

 

Breaking ground and making history

(Apr 14, 2025)

As we took part in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new borough building last week, I thought about the amazing strides we have made as a society in the 118 years since the last borough building was constructed. Read more

 

Preventing remote stalking; transit cut hearings; senior property tax discount – and more!

(Apr 09, 2025)

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about how we voted in the House this week; transit cut hearings; senior property tax discount – and more! Read more

 

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

(Apr 03, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Transportation: Automated Red Light Enforcement Transportation Enhancements Grant Program (ARLE Program) Who May Apply: Local governments, planning organizations, or Commonwealth agencies. Use: Eligible uses include, but are not limited to, roadway safety, mobility, and capacity upgrades, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, local technical assistance program projects, and traffic signal improvements. Funds: PennDOT anticipates $32 million available with the intent of funding worthwhile projects that can be completed at a relatively low cost. Application Deadline: A pre-application scoping form is required to be submitted by April 30, 2025. Feedback will be provided by May 31, 2025. The application period will be open from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. More information: PennDOT Website Department of Community and Economic Development: COVID-19 ARPA Digital Connectivity Technology Program Who May Apply: Public-facing institutions, to include but not limited to, libraries, schools, municipalities, workforce training organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and other community anchor institutions located in areas where affordability has been identified as a barrier to broadband adoption and use. Use: The acquisition of digital connectivity technology that facilitates broadband internet access and promotes digital literacy and skills training. These devices will be Read more

 

An Open Letter to the Lawyers and Law Firms the Trump Administration Seeks to Silence

(Apr 02, 2025)

We, the undersigned lawyer-legislators of the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives, are appalled though tragically not surprised by President Trump's latest attack on the rule of law. As outlined in the Presidential Memorandum of March 22, 2025, SUBJECT: Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court, the President instructed the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to weaponize the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Professional Conduct, and any other regulations governing attorney conduct and discipline to silence the zealous advocacy of lawyers and law firms across the nation. We will not allow the Trump Administration’s attempt with this memorandum to chill legal representation that inconveniences its efforts to undermine the Constitution, gut essential programs, attack vulnerable groups and individuals, and otherwise subvert the rule of law to go unchallenged. Read more

 

Protecting your health care coverage; fighting for regional transit; child tax credit – and more!

(Mar 31, 2025)

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about how we're working to protect your health care coverage and fighting for regional transit, to learn about the state child tax credit – and more! Read more

 

Banning hair discrimination; fighting blight; tax filing help; online auction – and more!

(Mar 24, 2025)

Banning hair discrimination; fighting blight; tax filing help; online auction – and more! Read more

 

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

(Mar 20, 2025)

Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Project Safe and Smart Technical Assistance Who May Apply: Eligibility for these funds is open to any community-based organization, non-profit, for-profit, or educational institution. The applicant must successfully demonstrate their history in providing technical assistance in child sexual abuse prevention programming. Use: To establish a collaboration with the Child Maltreatment Solutions Network (CMSN) at Pennsylvania State University (PSU), including CMSN Affiliate Dr. Kate Guastaferro from New York University (NYU), to provide additional support to the 15 awarded Project Safe and Smart grantees, ensuring the successful implementation of their projects. Funds: A total of $150,000 in state Endowment Act funding is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund one (1) grant over the 2-year project period. Application Deadline: April 18, 2025 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) Technical Assistance Initiative Who May Apply: Non-profit orgnaizations Use: To continue support of CJABs through the CJAB Specialists who serve as a resource to counties in assisting with CJAB projects. Funds: A combination of federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant and state funds is being Read more

 

A hero’s goodbye; the skinny on REAL ID; older artists competition seeking entries – and more!

(Mar 17, 2025)

A hero’s goodbye; the skinny on REAL ID; older artists competition seeking entries – and more! Read more

 

Rep. Salisbury's weekly e-newsletter: healing with horses; student teacher stipends; transportation survey – and more!

(Mar 10, 2025)

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about healing with horses, student teacher stipends, a transportation survey, and much more! Read more

 

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

(Mar 09, 2025)

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

 

Salisbury: Nearly $1.7 million secured for District 34 transportation improvements

(Feb 24, 2025)

“Our towns and boroughs have identified aging and deteriorated roads and sidewalks that need restoring,” Salisbury said. “The new grants will ensure we have the funds needed to move forward with projects in Rankin, Swissvale, North Braddock, Forest Hills and Wilkinsburg so that motorists, cyclists and pedestrians have the safer, smoother commute they deserve.” Read more

 

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

(Feb 22, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: PA Small Water and Sewer Program Who May Apply: Municipalities or a municipal authority Use: Projects that involve the construction, improvement, expansion, repair, or rehabilitation of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or flood control projects that are owned and maintained by an eligible applicant. Funds: Projects must have a total cost of not less than $30,000 and not more than $500,000. A total of $50 million was allocated in the fiscal year 2024/25 Fiscal Code. Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 More information: CFA Website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses. Use: Planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks and beautification projects. Funds: Grant requests shall not exceed $250,000. Application Deadline: May 31, 2025 More information: CFA Website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Baseline Water Quality Data Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses. Use: Eligible Read more

 

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

(Feb 15, 2025)

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

 

Salisbury: Nearly $185K in new funding for local fire and EMS resources

(Feb 12, 2025)

“Our fire and EMS workers answer the call 24/7, despite staffing and budgetary issues that make their jobs even more challenging,” Salisbury said. “The new funding will help keep critical resources flowing to these frontline heroes.” Read more

 

News from Harrisburg; Black History Month events; LGBTQ youth listening sessions – and more!

(Feb 10, 2025)

News from Harrisburg; Black History Month events; LGBTQ youth listening sessions – and more! Read more

 

House passes Salisbury bill to help communities fight blight
Apr 23, 2025

Upcoming town halls; focus on Black maternal health; free shredding event – and more!
Apr 22, 2025

?? Snag a grant book, swap seeds & share a snack April 16! ??
Apr 16, 2025

Stop by my office for ‘Grants & Plants’ Wednesday 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; breaking ground & making history; save the date for secure shredding
Apr 14, 2025

Salisbury to host ‘Grants & Plants’ event Wednesday, April 16
Apr 14, 2025

Breaking ground and making history
Apr 14, 2025

Preventing remote stalking; transit cut hearings; senior property tax discount – and more!
Apr 09, 2025

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Apr 03, 2025

An Open Letter to the Lawyers and Law Firms the Trump Administration Seeks to Silence
Apr 02, 2025

Protecting your health care coverage; fighting for regional transit; child tax credit – and more!
Mar 31, 2025

Banning hair discrimination; fighting blight; tax filing help; online auction – and more!
Mar 24, 2025

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 20, 2025

A hero’s goodbye; the skinny on REAL ID; older artists competition seeking entries – and more!
Mar 17, 2025

Rep. Salisbury's weekly e-newsletter: healing with horses; student teacher stipends; transportation survey – and more!
Mar 10, 2025

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 09, 2025

Salisbury: Nearly $1.7 million secured for District 34 transportation improvements
Feb 24, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 22, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 15, 2025

Salisbury: Nearly $185K in new funding for local fire and EMS resources
Feb 12, 2025

News from Harrisburg; Black History Month events; LGBTQ youth listening sessions – and more!
Feb 10, 2025