Rep. Steele's January 2024 Newsletter

(Jan 19, 2024)

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Bills for student mental health supports advance through Pa. House committee

(Jan 19, 2024)

“Despite all the important roles they play in their jobs, Pennsylvania remains the only state in the nation that has not taken action to ensure that students have access to mental health services,” Steele said. “This bill would map out the way in which school counselors spend their time.” Read more

 

Steele’s legislation to provide more counseling services reported out of House Education Committee

(Jan 18, 2024)

“School counselors provide more than academic and career counseling – they also provide mental health services, helping our students to address their emotions in a healthy environment with someone who supports them,” Steele said. “Recently, the Basic Education Funding Commission issued its report, calling for additional investments in mental health services. With mental health deteriorating since the COVID-19 pandemic and nearly 65% of students asking for mental health services, we must ensure our youth have access to counseling services to help them succeed.” Read more

 

Steele highlights grants to invest in recreation, conservation

(Jan 16, 2024)

“With these grants from the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund and the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program, we make investments in the community,” Steele said. “By funding projects such as the Hilltop Hose Company No. 3, we have the opportunity to support our first responders, allowing them to better serve our community.” Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 16

(Jan 16, 2024)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 16 Read more

 

Steele to open second district office, in Tarentum 

(Jan 09, 2024)

“Opening this district office in Tarentum will make my staff and I more accessible to residents in the upper half of our community, which includes Tarentum, Brackenridge, Fawn, and Harrison,” Steele said. “I look forward to continuing to serve the residents of the 33rd Legislative District at my district office in Cheswick and now, Tarentum, as well.” Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 9

(Jan 09, 2024)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 9 Read more

 

Rep. Steele's January 2024 Newsletter

(Jan 08, 2024)

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Grants available as of Wednesday, Jan. 3

(Jan 03, 2024)

Grants available as of Wednesday, Jan. 3 Read more

 

More than $6.6 million awarded for water, sewer projects

(Dec 19, 2023)

“With these grants, we will have the opportunity to address infrastructure issues with water supplies, sewer systems, and stormwater management,” Steele said. “These grants, awarded by CFA through funding from ARPA, will assist residents in Fawn, Frazer, Harrison, East Deer, Harmar and Indiana townships and Brackenridge, Cheswick, Springdale, and Tarentum boroughs.” Read more

 

Repair of Brackenridge sinkhole delayed until state funding comes through

(Dec 14, 2023)

Connelly said state Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Fox Chapel, and state Sen. Lindsey Williams, D-Natrona Heights, have been working to obtain the grants for the project. Read more

 

Steele responds to injunction regarding Cheswick Power Station implosion

(Dec 12, 2023)

“While the plaintiffs and defendants such as CPERG, Grant Mackay Co., Controlled Demolition Inc. and others work toward a resolution to continue with the implosion, I will work closely with constituents and the Department of Environmental Protection to ensure that the implosion safely occurs,” Steele said. “To address these issues, I will aim to implement regulations to protect Pennsylvanians’ health from contamination at toxic sites, specifically regarding coal demolition sites, through legislation.” Read more

 

Tarentum, Cheswick eyeing regional riverfront development

(Dec 12, 2023)

“When we look at the county as a whole, the place of logical expansion and growth is the Allegheny Valley,” Steele said. “The historically vibrant communities of the Valley have proximity to the city and East End via our newly improved section of Route 28, excellent housing stock and lie entirely along an especially beautiful stretch of the Allegheny River. Our immediate downstream neighbors are experiencing a revitalization, and the key to building upon that growth is the river.” Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12

(Dec 12, 2023)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12 Read more

 

Steele to recognize veterans at upcoming luncheon

(Dec 06, 2023)

“This luncheon provides my staff and I with an opportunity to recognize the brave veterans that fought for our freedom in the U.S. Armed Forces,” Steele said. “By hosting this luncheon, we may express our gratitude, but also connect veterans with state services available to them.” Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 5

(Dec 05, 2023)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 5 Read more

 

Pa. State Representative out of Allegheny County introduces two food safety bills aimed at restaurants

(Dec 05, 2023)

"Nearly 50 percent of deaths caused by food allergies occurred at restaurants," Rep. Venkat said. "To prevent such deaths, we must improve food safety at restaurants by increasing awareness about food allergies and ensuring restaurants have staff available with the necessary knowledge to avoid cross-contamination, and asking customers to notify restaurants about any food allergies they may have." Read more

 

Steele to host luncheon for seniors

(Nov 27, 2023)

“By hosting this luncheon, my district office staff will have the opportunity to provide seniors with a meal to nourish them, as well as provide information on state services,” Steele said. “My staff looks forward to meeting seniors that reside in the 33rd Legislative District.” Read more

 

DEP fines companies involved in implosion of smokestacks at former Springdale power plant

(Nov 17, 2023)

State Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Fox Chapel, said that when the chimneys were imploded, her office quickly received calls from constituents in the area. She said she called in the DEP to investigate. Read more

 

Pa. House passes bill to give striking workers unemployment pay

(Nov 17, 2023)

“Employers can hire replacement workers, but striking workers must deal with the crushing financial burdens,” said Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny County, the bill’s primary sponsor. “This is not putting a thumb on the scale in negotiations, rather this is to balance the scale.” Read more