“We are seeing some working people, who work six days a week, they leave our state to go hunt in other states on Sundays, that’s not okay, we need to keep them hunting here,” said Steele. Read more
“These funds are especially important, considering there is a shortage of firefighters and EMS providers,” she said. Read more
“Sens. Rothman and Laughlin have done a great job in working on this. We need to get it done. The farmers need it, the hunters want it," she said. "As a mother of four kids, I know that we are seeing numbers declining as far as youth hunting. We need that extra day to get kids out into the woods and raise a new generation of hunters.” Read more
Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Fox Chapel, says she will introduce legislation on the House side to allow Sunday hunting as a way to alleviate some of the hardships hunters are facing. Read more
“This funding ensures emergency responders will have the resources needed to respond to emergencies,” Steele said. “These funds are especially important, considering there is a shortage of firefighters and EMS providers. I will continue to advocate for funding to provide assistance to emergency responders so that our communities remain safe.” Read more
In a statement to KDKA-TV, Steele says in part: "Hunting in PA is a family tradition, an economic powerhouse, and helps preserve our forests for generations to come. As a mom of 4, I know that if we want to bring more young people into this important way of life, we need more days." Read more
"We are hearing from our hunters that they need this extra day; parents who are trying to bring their kids into this tradition are finding themselves with not enough time to get their kids out into the woods," said Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Fox Chapel. "We're hearing from farmers who are experiencing really terrible crop damage that they need this extra day of hunting on their land." Read more
At the same time, state Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Fox Chapel, is revving up efforts to eliminate Pennsylvania’s age-old Sunday hunting ban. Pennsylvania is one of only 10 states that ban or restrict Sunday hunting, according to the Congressional Sportsman’s Foundation. Read more
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“Ensuring that affordable housing is accessible in Allegheny County, especially as the cost of living continues to rise and inflation exacerbates residents’ finances, is a top priority of mine,” Steele said. “Often, I hear from constituents, especially those residing in Allegheny Valley, about the need for more affordable housing. I look forward to serving alongside fellow ACHA board members and bringing my insights as state representative to the table as we work for the people of Allegheny County.” Read more
The primary sponsor of the bill, Representative Mandy Steele (33rd District), explained, “This bill stipulates that 80% of a school counselor’s time be spent on actual things related to providing services to kids.” Read more
“Under this legislation, the Game Commission will have the authority to decide when and how Sunday hunting is permitted, with the best interest of wildlife management and environmental preservation in mind,” said Steele. Read more
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“Addressing mental health is critically important for the stability of this country. With nearly 65% of students asking for mental health services, we must ensure our youth have access to counseling services. PA is the only state in the country that does not have structure like this in place. As the mother of four children, I see how impactful legislation like this will be- we need to get our children the access to mental health care they want and need," Steele said. Read more
“By hosting this open house, we have the opportunity to connect with residents in the upper portion of the community, which includes Tarentum, Brackenridge, Fawn, Frazer, and Harrison, and talk to them about the issues facing our community,” Steele said. “With this new office, more residents will be able to access the services my staff and I provide.” Read more
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“In Allegheny County, outdoor recreation is vital to our community,” Steele said. “By allocating this funding, more residents have the opportunity to benefit from outdoor recreation and conservation in the Allegheny Valley.” Read more
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“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
“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
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