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Smith-Wade-El: Nearly $500K to expand Lancaster’s Bench Mark Program

(Apr 15, 2026) Central PA Delegation

LANCASTER, April 15 –The Bench Mark Program will receive $499,000 in grant funding to expand its after-school mentoring program for high-risk youth in Lancaster City, state Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El announced today. The competitive grants, approved today by the School Safety and Security Committee under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, is part of more than $64 million awarded to organizations across the state. The Bench Mark Program’s “Back to School” initiative uses mentoring to stop high-risk adolescents in Lancaster from slipping from chronic absenteeism into school disengagement, juvenile justice involvement, and community violence. The project targets approximately 180 students each year, ages 13-18, who are truant or trending toward chronic absenteeism and are referred by McCaskey High School or Magisterial District Court at the early stages of school withdrawal. “More of Lancaster City’s vulnerable youth will be able to benefit from Bench Mark Program’s holistic mentorship program thanks to this funding,” said Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster. “Kids need to know someone has their backs and is there to help them build the skills they need to handle life’s challenges. Bench Mark’s team of dedicated mentors have repeatedly proven that they’ve been there for our kids since 2014. “I am grateful to the PCCD for recognizing and supporting Bench Mark’s Read more

 

Rivera: Over $500,000 awarded for local school programs aimed at reducing student conflict and improving mental health

(Apr 15, 2026) Central PA Delegation

LANCASTER, April 15 –Advoz: Mediation & Restorative Services and the Touchstone Foundation were awarded $500,616 in grant funding to help expand their youth programs aimed at reducing student conflict and improving student mental health, respectively, state Rep. Nikki Rivera announced today. Read more

 

Guzman announces nearly $500,000 Grant for Reading Violence Prevention Initiative

(Apr 15, 2026) Central PA Delegation

READING, April 15 – Today, state Rep. Manuel Guzman announced that $499,984 in grant funding will be allocated to launch EMPOWER Resilience, a new violence prevention initiative serving youth in Reading. Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading and Berks County will receive the funding from the FY 2025-26 Violence Intervention and Prevention grant, under the direction of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. More than $60 million in state funding was given toward these grants in FY 25-26 to better address community violence throughout the commonwealth. The EMPOWER Resilience initiative aims to serve youth ages 5-18 in Reading, particularly those in neighborhoods with elevated risk factors. The program will engage in mentoring and supervision with children across six club sites, operating during high-risk after-school and summer hours. With the funding, the program would be scaled to serve approximately 1,000 youth annually. “The Boys & Girls Club is a staple in our communities, and I’m ecstatic to see it receive this funding to expand its footprint in Reading,” Guzman said. “After-school and summer programs give our youth structure, community and a place to express themselves in a positive way. I look forward to seeing EMPOWER Resilience make a real difference, and I thank the state for the funding.” Olivet Boys & Girls Club CEO & President Rick Perez also applauds Read more

 

PA House passes third natural gas safety bill after R.M. Palmer factory tragedy

(Apr 15, 2026) Central PA Delegation

HARRISBURG, April 15 – The Pennsylvania House today passed a bill introduced by state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, D-Berks, that would address safety concerns in workplaces that use natural gas, in response to the R.M. Palmer factory tragedy that occurred in West Reading in March 2023. The legislation, H.B. 1522 , would require the installation of natural gas alarms in businesses, residences and other buildings that use natural gas. This measure follows findings that a natural gas leak was a root cause of the explosion at the West Reading chocolate factory—an explosion that claimed seven lives and injured 10 others in Cepeda-Freytiz’s legislative district. “Three years after this tragedy, and one year after the investigation concluded, we have now passed the final bill addressing its cause,” Cepeda-Freytiz said. “There is an empty space in our community left by the seven lives we lost that day. Their families deserve action—action that ensures no other community has to endure the same heartbreak. I will continue to push for these bills as they move through the Senate.” House Bill 1522 is the third and final piece of a legislative package introduced by Cepeda-Freytiz in response to the causes of the West Reading tragedy. The other two bills are H.B. 1525 , which would require the owners and operators of pipelines transporting steam in public rights-of-way to Read more

 

Transportation, Agriculture, Community and Economic Development and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Apr 15, 2026) Central PA Delegation

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, 2026 More information: DCED Website Department of Agriculture: PA Preferred, PA Preferred Homegrown by Heroes, and PA Preferred Organic Marketing Grant Program Who May Apply: Grants may be awarded to PA Preferred, PA Preferred Homegrown by Heroes, or PA Preferred Organic licensees Use: Offsetting the cost of designing or redesigning product labels to include the PA Preferred logo, PA Preferred Homegrown by Heroes logo or PA Preferred Organic logo or Enhancing farmers’ market displays with the PA Preferred, PA Preferred Homegrown by Heroes or PA Preferred Organic logos Funds: Up to $500,000 is available in funding, with no grant to exceed $10,000 Application Deadline: Read more

 

Pennsylvania House passes Conklin bill to address shortage of baby diaper changing stations in men’s restrooms

(Apr 14, 2026) Rep. Scott Conklin

HARRISBURG, April 14 – The Pennsylvania House today passed legislation introduced by state Rep. Scott Conklin that would expand access to baby diaper-changing stations in men’s restrooms by requiring these stations to be installed in certain public buildings when a restroom is newly constructed or fully renovated. Conklin said he introduced H.B. 1558 to address a growing logistical problem facing fathers and other male child caregivers. “The modern American family looks much different than it used to, with many men playing a central or sole role in child care, including diaper changing,” Conklin said. “Despite this, most men’s public restrooms in the state still lack diaper-changing stations, creating unnecessary logistical problems for male caregivers. “My bill would remedy this by requiring baby diaper-changing stations in new or fully renovated public restrooms, with a few exceptions. The commonwealth needs to keep pace with the realities of modern parenting, and that includes making sure that men have public access to this essential child care resource.” Conklin said that the federal government has passed legislation requiring baby diaper-changing stations in all public restrooms located in federal buildings and that at least nine states have passed laws requiring changing stations in both men’s and women’s restrooms. The bill would exempt industrial Read more

 

Committee advances Conklin bill to help counties provide quicker election returns

(Apr 14, 2026) Rep. Scott Conklin

HARRISBURG, April 14 – With mail-in voting remaining a popular option among Pennsylvanians, the House State Government Committee today advanced legislation ( H.B. 37 ) introduced by Rep. Scott Conklin that would give election workers more time to process those ballots. Under current state law, pre-canvassing of absentee and mail-in ballots cannot begin until 7 a.m. on Election Day. Pre-canvassing is defined as inspecting and opening envelopes containing the ballots; removing them from the envelopes; and counting, computing and tallying the votes reflected. It does not include recording or publishing the votes. “The time allotted for pre-canvassing might have been feasible at one time, before the state adopted no-excuse mail-in voting, but with the more recent surge of voters choosing that option, the timeframe is no longer realistic,” Conklin said. “We’re hearing that repeatedly from county election officials and workers on both sides of the political aisle, who have asked us to change the law to give them more time to process these ballots. “We need to answer that call. Delays in processing ballots don’t just create frustration – they can generate mistrust of the system. Giving counties the time they need to pre-canvass ballots would provide quicker election results and, in the process, help maintain trust in the system.” The bill now heads to the full House for Read more

 

Lancaster legislators to host record-clearing information session for justice-involved residents

(Apr 13, 2026) Central PA Delegation

HARRISBURG, April 13 – State Reps. Ismail Smith-Wade-El and Nikki Rivera, both D-Lancaster, will host a record-clearing information session to help justice-involved residents better understand Pennsylvania’s expungement, pardon, and record-sealing laws from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 at Lancaster Public Library, 151 N. Queen St. “Minor criminal convictions from years past have kept many people from getting jobs, pursuing an education or finding housing, creating a permanent underclass in Pennsylvania,” Smith-Wade-El said. “Our information session will help break this cycle by educating people on the steps they can take to clear their records and start fresh.” The representatives cited a 2020 Brennan Center study that analyzed the long-term negative impact of convictions on average wages, which ranged from a 16.0% reduction in wages for a misdemeanor conviction, to 21.7% for a felony conviction without imprisonment to 51.7% loss in wages for imprisonment. Overall, the study found that $55.2 billion per year annually is lost in earnings by formerly imprisoned Americans. “It’s not just the individuals who are impacted by lost wages and reduced opportunities, but their families and communities,” the representatives said. “We hope that by helping justice-involved residents clear their records, we can reduce the impact of criminal convictions on society and help uplift Read more

 

Governor signs Conklin bill to protect self-storage businesses

(Apr 07, 2026) Rep. Scott Conklin

HARRISBURG, April 7 – Pennsylvania’s self-storage facility owners now have more power to protect their business, thanks to legislation introduced by state Rep. Scott Conklin and signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro. At a ceremonial bill signing today in the governor’s office, Conklin said that Act 51 of 2025 will help solve a persistent problem that plagues many of the state’s small self-storage businesses. “One of the best ways we can support our small businesses is by making sure they have the tools to help themselves,” said Conklin, who is majority chairman of the state House Commerce Committee. “In the case of small self-storage facilities, that includes making sure these business owners have the enforcement power they need to deal with defaulting customers. “Self-storage facility owners often face a costly problem when a defaulting customer fails to sign or pay their rental agreement. With no timeframe in place to enforce the unsigned or unpaid agreement, the owner’s hands are tied as the unit sits occupied and unrentable, draining income and causing financial hardship. “The new law solves the problem by allowing for the electronic delivery of a rental agreement. This makes the agreement enforceable against the occupant within 30 days of the document’s delivery – the same as if it had been signed. If the occupant fails to sign or pay the agreement, the Read more

 

Community and Economic Development, Transportation Safety, Fresh Food and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 31, 2026) Central PA Delegation

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Business in Our Sites Who May Apply: Municipalities, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development authorities, private developers (construction loans only) Use: The acquisition and development of key sites for future use by businesses, private developers, and others Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 More information: CFA Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Please note, the NAP is broken down into 5 programs (The Neighborhood Assistance Program, the Special Program Priorities, the Charitable Food Program, the Neighborhood Partnership Program, and the Enterprise Zone Program.) Please visit the DCED website for specifics on each program. Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations Use: The goals of the Programs are to promote community participation and collaborations among the residents, nonprofits and businesses while producing outcomes by assisting a distressed area or the low-income population in a neighborhood. Eligible neighborhood nonprofits apply for tax credits based on pending contributions from for-profit companies. Funds: The total available NAP tax credit amount is $72 million. Application Deadline: May 29, 2026 More information: DCED Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Juvenile Read more

 

House Communications & Technology Committee chairs introduce legislation to start AI public education campaign

(Mar 26, 2026) Central PA Delegation

HARRISBURG, March 26 – Legislation to create a campaign to educate Pennsylvanians about the potential benefits and risks of artificial intelligence was introduced as H.B. 2314 this week by the House Communications & Technology Committee chairs, state Reps. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery, and Jason Ortitay, R- Washington/Allegheny. “AI is a double-edged technology offering opportunities for greater productivity while requiring the knowledge to know when it’s misused,” Ciresi said. “Pennsylvania residents, from the very young to our seniors, need to be educated about this constantly evolving technology so that they can leverage its capabilities and protect themselves from being misled or manipulated by it.” According to the chairs, the legislation would create a campaign that would aim at educating the general public and vulnerable populations such as seniors and children about the uses and misuses of AI. The campaign would address various topics, including how to identify AI-generated content, avoiding scams that use AI, understanding responsible behavior when engaging with AI chatbots, protecting personal data when using AI, being aware of bias and misinformation ingrained in AI programs, and protecting children from AI misuses. “Many people do not fully understand AI,” Ortitay said. “This legislation will increase knowledge as it is becoming part of everyday life. While AI has many benefits, it can also be used Read more

 

Advocates speak out in support of Smith-Wade-El, Neilson’s Legionnaires’ disease legislation

(Mar 25, 2026) Central PA Delegation

HARRISBURG, March 25 – Patient advocates, disease experts, and water management officials joined state Reps. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster, and Ed Neilson, D-Phila., at a news conference Monday at the Capitol in support of the legislators’ H.B. 2085, which is aimed at stopping the spread of a severe type of pneumonia, Legionnaires’ disease, that is on the rise in Pennsylvania. The disease is caused by Legionella bacteria, which are found in freshwater, including water that supplies public water systems. Disease symptoms include high fever, chills, cough, muscle aches, headaches, and diarrhea. Smokers, the elderly, those with asthma, and those with chronic lung disease or suppressed immune systems are particularly vulnerable to the disease. “Pennsylvania has one of the highest rates of Legionnaires’ infection and illness in the country, with case rates increasing over 65% over a five-year period and claiming 10% of the lives of those infected, according to the CDC,” Smith-Wade-El said. “It’s time for Pennsylvania to step up to protect its residents’ water sources, so we’ve introduced legislation that would require government agencies, public water systems and some building owners to maintain new minimum standards to better prevent, detect, and control cases of Legionnaires’ disease.” At the press conference, Neilson spoke about his personal experience contracting the disease and Gwen Read more

 

Conklin resolution calls on state to study feasibility of senior property tax exemption

(Mar 23, 2026) Rep. Scott Conklin

HARRISBURG, March 23 – State Rep. Scott Conklin today introduced a resolution calling on Pennsylvania’s Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to research the feasibility of providing a property tax exemption for seniors. Conklin said he introduced H.R. 457 to address a growing problem facing older Pennsylvanians. “Aging in place—in the homes and communities they love—should be a realistic expectation for Pennsylvania’s more than 2.5 million residents who are 65 or older,” Conklin said. “Yet that future is far from certain for the growing number of seniors on fixed incomes, who face the risk of losing their cherished homes as property taxes increase. “A number of other states currently offer some form of property tax exemption for qualifying seniors. Pennsylvania should investigate whether it would be feasible to do the same, which is why I am calling on the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to research the feasibility of providing such an exemption. “Our seniors have built our businesses, shaped our communities, and helped lay the groundwork for younger generations. They shouldn’t have to fear losing their homes because of the burden of property taxes if there is a way we can prevent that from happening.” Read more

 

Rivera encourages residents to attend PUC hearing on UGI’s proposed rate increase

(Mar 23, 2026) Central PA Delegation

LANCASTER, March 23 – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will hold an in-person public hearing about UGI-Utilities, Inc.-Gas Division’s proposed rate increase at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. March 30 in the Manheim Township Public Library Morgan Center, 595 Granite Run Drive. Rivera will offer comments at the 6 p.m. hearing. Rivera said the hearings are being held in response to UGI’s planned substantial rate increase in operating revenues by 8.5%, or approximately $99.368 million. Under the proposal, the average monthly bill for a residential customer using 68.7 hundred cubic feet of natural gas would increase 8.7%, from $113.64 to $123.55 per month. In September 2025 , the PUC approved a 8.9%, or $69.5 million UGI rate increase--$40.9 million less than the 14.1%, or $110.4 million that the company originally requested. The monthly customer charge rose by 6.7%, or to $110.51 from $103.57. The rate hike took effect Oct. 28, 2025. According to UGI, the requested increase would allow the company to receive a fair return on proposed investments, including PUC-approved infrastructure replacement programs; enhanced information technology systems; recovery of operating expenses associated with providing gas distribution service; extension of its Weather Normalization Adjustment pilot; and incorporation of weather calculation into its rate design. On Feb. 19, the PUC formally suspended the proposed rate Read more

 

Legislators congratulate Wyomissing dispensary on reaching labor agreement

(Mar 19, 2026) Central PA Delegation

WYOMISSING, March 19 – State Reps. Emily Kinkead, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, and Napoleon Nelson congratulated the workers of Teamsters Local 429 and their president, Bill Shappell, along with the leadership at Sunnyside Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Wyomissing, on reaching a labor agreement on Tuesday, March 17. The labor agreement comes as the future of cannabis access, employment, and entrepreneurship remains a legislative priority in Harrisburg. Such agreements between labor and cannabis operators are a central component to legislation the legislators said they hope will finally legalize adult-use cannabis in PA, achieving Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget priority and bringing the Commonwealth in line with neighboring states. House Bill 20 , offered by Kinkead, D-Allegheny, and Rep. Abby Major, R-Armstrong, presents a bipartisan path to legalizing adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania and includes a requirement that dispensaries execute labor peace agreements in order to receive licenses. These contracts between the employer and a union require employers not to interfere with efforts of employees to organize in exchange for concessions like avoiding labor disruptions through strikes, picketing, or lockouts. “Cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania is estimated to create around 30,000 family-sustaining jobs in our Commonwealth and ensuring that those workers have access to a union if they want one, free from any employer interference, only makes Read more

 

Lancaster County legislators announce state funding to combat sexual violence on college campuses

(Mar 18, 2026) Central PA Delegation

LANCASTER, March 18 – State Reps. Ismail Smith-Wade-El and Nikki Rivera, both D-Lancaster, today highlighted new “It’s On Us PA” funding awarded to combat sexual violence and support survivors on college campuses in their districts. Millersville University in Smith-Wade-El’s district received $40,000 and Franklin and Marshall College in Rivera’s district received $21,795. “Sexual violence is a human rights abuse , a form of discrimination, and a manifestation of unequal power,” Smith-Wade-El and Rivera said. “The ‘It’s On Us’ program plays a critical role in making Pennsylvania a more equal commonwealth by raising awareness among students about consent as a basic human right and providing healing support to survivors. This money helps to ensure that the ‘It’s On Us’ program will continue to help make our higher educational learning environments safe spaces for everyone.” The Shapiro administration awarded more than $1.7 million in this round of funding to 43 institutions statewide. Since 2023, nearly $5 million has been invested in “It’s On Us PA” initiatives focused on education, prevention, and survivor support. The “It’s On Us PA” program builds on a national initiative launched to raise awareness about sexual assault, promote consent education, and encourage bystander intervention. The state-level campaign brings together Read more

 

Grant Memo: School Bus Safety, Recreation Facilities, Recycling, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 04, 2026) Central PA Delegation

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS PennDOT: Automated School Bus Enforcement Grant Program Who May Apply: School entities, independent school bus contractors, and municipal governments Use: To cover costs associated with the issuance of CDL licenses to operate school buses within the Commonwealth or to increase school bus safety, education, and training Funds: The total amount of funding available is $1.2 million. Grants can be awarded up to $100,000 per applicant Application Deadline: April 30, 2026 More information: PennDOT Website Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Product Promotion, Education and Export Promotion Matching Grant Program Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations that can demonstrate engagement in market research, product development or promotion of agricultural products grown, raised or produced in the Commonwealth Use: To provide matching funds to nonprofit organizations engaged in market research, development or promotion of agricultural products Funds: Up to $381,810.50 is available for grants under the Program Application Deadline: April 10, 2026 More information: PDA Website Department of Environmental Protection: Recycling Program Development and Implementation Grant Program Who May Apply: Municipalities Use: To develop and implement recycling programs Funds: Grants are available up to $250,000. Application Read more

 

Conklin: Transportation company serving Centre County schools secures more than $42,000 for school bus driver training

(Mar 02, 2026) Rep. Scott Conklin

STATE COLLEGE, March 2 – Fullington Auto Bus Company, which provides student bus transportation for Centre County schools, has secured a $42,500 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to train new school bus drivers, state Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Centre, announced today. Conklin said the grant, which was awarded under the newly established School Bus Safety Grant Program, will cover initial training, trainee wages, and testing and permit fees associated with training 25 new operators to obtain their Commercial Driver’s License. “The new funding will help ensure Fullington has the resources to train more than two dozen new drivers,” Conklin said. “Having those additional trained staff will make it easier to keep buses running safely and on time, and it will give parents and caregivers the peace of mind that goes with knowing their students are as safe as possible on the road.” Conklin said the School Bus Safety Grant Program is funded through a portion of the fines assessed for violation of the state’s school bus stopping law, which is enforced through automated cameras. Of the $300 fine assessed for each violation, PennDOT receives $25 for the grant program. More information about the awards is available here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news-and-media/newsroom/statewide/2026/shapiro-administration-invests-in-safer--more-reliable-school-tr . Read more

 

Conklin: More than $114,000 secured for District 77 fire and EMS companies

(Feb 17, 2026) Rep. Scott Conklin

STATE COLLEGE, Feb. 17 – Fire and EMS companies in the 77 th Legislative District are slated to receive nearly $114,350 in funding from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner, state Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Centre, announced today. Conklin said the grants will allow area fire and EMS companies to upgrade equipment, replace supplies, make facility repairs, and cover other operational expenses. “As our brave first responders answer the call 24/7, their departments are constantly juggling expenses to cover personal protective gear, equipment, fuel, facility repairs, and myriad other expenses,” Conklin said. “The new funding will help departments cover more of these costs, to help our frontline heroes carry out their lifesaving work.” Conklin said the funding includes: Alpha Fire Company, State College – $16,137. Hope Fire No. 2, Philipsburg – $14,900. Moshannon Valley Emergency Medical Service, Philipsburg – $15,000. Mountain Top Fire Co. (EMS), Sandy Ridge – $15,000. Mountain Top Fire Co. (fire), Sandy Ridge – $12,633. Port Matilda Emergency Medical Services, Port Matilda – $15,000. Port Matilda Volunteer Fire Company Inc., Port Matilda – $13,457. Reliance Volunteer Fire Company, Philipsburg – $12,220. The funding was secured through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant program, which is Read more

 

Smith-Wade-El celebrates release of Pa.’s first comprehensive housing plan

(Feb 13, 2026) Central PA Delegation

LANCASTER, Feb. 13 – A longtime advocate for housing rights of Pennsylvanians, state Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster, issued the following statement about the release of Pennsylvania’s first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the commonwealth’s housing crisis. "Housing is a human right and a matter of justice, and the Shapiro administration’s housing action plan will help working Pennsylvanians achieve the American dream — a home of their own — by building more housing and cutting red tape to make housing more affordable. “The Housing Action Plan strongly supports renters’ rights, and I am grateful that it includes my legislative plan to seal eviction records for people who were not actually evicted. This step will ensure fair housing access for many and protect whole communities in Pennsylvania. “I am also glad that the Housing Action Plan addresses the legacies of racism in homeownership in Pennsylvania that is the primary driver for the racial wealth divide. While White homeownership was 72% in 2023 nationally, the homeownership rate for people of color was 45% . As homeownership is the biggest key to wealth accumulation , the Housing Action Plan to close the equity gap for minority homeownership by 25% will in turn also reduce the racial wealth divide in Pennsylvania. “Pennsylvania’s families deserve access to safe and affordable housing, and this Housing Action Plan Read more

 

Smith-Wade-El: Nearly $500K to expand Lancaster’s Bench Mark Program
Apr 15, 2026

Rivera: Over $500,000 awarded for local school programs aimed at reducing student conflict and improving mental health
Apr 15, 2026

Guzman announces nearly $500,000 Grant for Reading Violence Prevention Initiative
Apr 15, 2026

PA House passes third natural gas safety bill after R.M. Palmer factory tragedy
Apr 15, 2026

Transportation, Agriculture, Community and Economic Development and Additional Grant Opportunities
Apr 15, 2026

Pennsylvania House passes Conklin bill to address shortage of baby diaper changing stations in men’s restrooms
Apr 14, 2026

Committee advances Conklin bill to help counties provide quicker election returns
Apr 14, 2026

Lancaster legislators to host record-clearing information session for justice-involved residents
Apr 13, 2026

Governor signs Conklin bill to protect self-storage businesses
Apr 07, 2026

Community and Economic Development, Transportation Safety, Fresh Food and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 31, 2026

House Communications & Technology Committee chairs introduce legislation to start AI public education campaign
Mar 26, 2026

Advocates speak out in support of Smith-Wade-El, Neilson’s Legionnaires’ disease legislation
Mar 25, 2026

Conklin resolution calls on state to study feasibility of senior property tax exemption
Mar 23, 2026

Rivera encourages residents to attend PUC hearing on UGI’s proposed rate increase
Mar 23, 2026

Legislators congratulate Wyomissing dispensary on reaching labor agreement
Mar 19, 2026

Lancaster County legislators announce state funding to combat sexual violence on college campuses
Mar 18, 2026

Grant Memo: School Bus Safety, Recreation Facilities, Recycling, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 04, 2026

Conklin: Transportation company serving Centre County schools secures more than $42,000 for school bus driver training
Mar 02, 2026

Conklin: More than $114,000 secured for District 77 fire and EMS companies
Feb 17, 2026

Smith-Wade-El celebrates release of Pa.’s first comprehensive housing plan
Feb 13, 2026