The Policy Committee heard about restoring passenger rail service routes in Pennsylvania, specifically between Scranton and New York City. State Reps. Bridget Kosierowski and Kyle Donahue hosted the event. Read more
Reps. Bridget Kosierowski, D-114, Waverly Twp., and Kyle Donahue, D-113, Scranton, co-hosted the hearing. “This is our moment to get this done,” Donahue said. Read more
PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development: Keystone Communities Program Who May Apply : Units of local government, redevelopment and/or housing authorities, nonprofit organizations to include economic development organizations, housing corporations, etc., community development corporations, business improvement districts, neighborhood improvement districts, and similar organizations incorporated as authorities. Use : Multiple uses, including: Planning grants (address a particular need or circumstance within a community, undertake a study relevant to an identified need, or study the results of implementing a specific activity) Implementation grants (assist designated KC program communities in implementing critical components of their approved Five-Year Strategy) Façade grants (to stimulate private investment in properties, foster an attractive environment, and preserve the architectural heritage of properties and communities. The grant funds may be used for primary street-facing, exterior building improvements in a defined target area of a downtown or neighborhood such as storefront signs, exterior façade painting, design assistance, etc.) Development grants (available to fund a variety of physical improvements, see program guidelines for full list) Public improvement grants (available to assist communities in a variety of development projects to help Read more
State Rep. Kyle Donahue today announced $246,240 in funding has been awarded to 10 area schools to provide fruits and vegetables to students under the federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Read more
Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more
State Rep. Kyle Donahue today praised the passage of legislation to expand decoration eligibility for military members of friendly foreign nations. Read more
State Rep. Kyle Donahue today applauded the House passage of legislation (House Bill 1500) that would increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania. Read more
“It makes me proud to have cooperated with my colleagues in the House and Senate to secure these grants for the area I represent,” Donahue said. “Because the grants are competitive, any funding that I don’t acquire for Lackawanna County, will inevitably go somewhere else in the state.” Read more
Here are some of the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more
“As a previous member of Scranton City Council, I always welcomed state dollars that could help projects in the city become a reality. Now that I am working at the state level, I am proud to advocate for Lackawanna County and the municipalities that I represent so they can see their share of grant funding returned to them,” said Donahue. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Kyle Donahue is happy to see the governor fighting for kids across the state to have the same opportunities to succeed. At the same time, he's excited to see the governor’s budget proposal make investments that provide property tax relief and incentives to recruit fire, EMS, and first responders. Read more
“It’s priority No. 1 statewide,” said state Rep. Kyle Donahue, D-113, Scranton, a first-time participant in the state budget debate. “The courts have spoken, and now it’s our job to live up to that and fix the broken system we have in the commonwealth.” Read more
As a first term legislator, Pa. state Rep. Kyle Donahue is proud to stand in support of Eileen and Paul Miller in their advocacy for Senate Bill 37, which would help curb distracted driving. Read more
Not only does Lackawanna County have the only Kyles elected state representative, they serve in consecutively numbered districts. Read more
Each month contains a scene from our Pennsylvania Capitol, proclaimed as one of the most beautiful Capitol buildings in the nation. Read more
Donahue said fair funding for school districts will remain his top priority until it happens. Read more
"It was a wonderful experience to be joined by family and friends in our beautiful state Capitol as I took the oath of office for the first time as a state legislator. It is honor and privilege to represent Lackawanna County in this historic institution." Read more
On the latest News Engine Podcast, newly elected state representative and former Scranton City Council President Kyle Donahue looks back on his days working for the city while he looks ahead to his position in Harrisburg representing the 113th legislative district. Read more
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