Secretary of Aging Hosts Roundtable Discussion Focusing on Elder Abuse, Protections and Supports for Older Adults

(Dec 08, 2023)

Following the discussion, attendees toured and received an update on the construction of Telespond's first-of-its-kind older adult advocacy center in the Commonwealth specifically designed to serve older adults who are victims of abuse or neglect in Lackawanna and five surrounding counties. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4

(Dec 04, 2023)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Aging: Senior Community Center Grants Who May Apply: Pennsylvania Senior Community Centers with an existing, contractual relationship with an Area Agency on Aging. Use: To help Pennsylvania’s Senior Community Centers increase participation and programming Funds: Up to $2 million in grant funding is available. Grants vary depending on staff levels. Application Deadline: December 15, 2023 More information: Aging Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence Intervention and Prevention Who May Apply: Community-based organizations with 501(c)(3) designation, institutions of higher education, municipalities, district attorneys, and counties, Use: Effective local intervening and preventive measures to stop gun and group violence that is occurring across the state in both the short- and long-term Funds: $40 million in state funding is available for two tracks: VIP Grants: Applicants can request up to 50% of their operating budget up to $950,00 total. Coordinated Community Violence Intervention Strategies Projects (CCVI): Applicants can request up to $3 million in total funding over a 36-month period (funding match required). PCCD anticipates approving only 2-3 CCVI projects. Application Deadline: January 18, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Read more

 

Small business association criticizes Pa. American Water's proposed water-rate hike

(Nov 21, 2023)

Pennsylvania officials, including state Reps. Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna), Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) and Kyle Donahue (D-Lackawanna), have protested the increase. Read more

 

Donahue Fighting Against Drastic Water Rate Hikes

(Nov 20, 2023)

At a news conference in Scranton, Pa. state Rep. Kyle Donahue discussed his concerns regarding a proposed water rate hike that could greatly affect local residents, particularly those on fixed incomes. Donahue says Pennsylvania American Water is putting shareholder profits ahead of the customers they serve and calls upon the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to intervene. Read more

 

State legislators say water company's proposed rate hike is 'an assault on customers'

(Nov 20, 2023)

"Scranton and Dunmore ratepayers were sold a false bill of goods, and Pennsylvania American Water, the largest investor-owned utility in the Commonwealth, is clearly putting shareholder profits ahead of the ratepayers they are entrusted to serve," said State Representative Kyle Donahue. Read more

 

Community rallies after proposed water rate hike

(Nov 20, 2023)

On Monday, Sen. Flynn, along with State Representative Kyle Mullins, Kyle Donahue, and Bridget Kosierowski called for a community campaign to take action against PAW, but they’re not the only ones who are outraged over the proposed rate hikes. Read more

 

Angry about proposed water rate hike, legislators vow fight

(Nov 20, 2023)

“As we stand here toward the end of 2023, it is evident that (claim of stability) was an outright lie,” Rep. Donahue said. “Scranton and Dunmore ratepayers were sold a false bill of goods. Read more

 

State legislators unite against proposed ‘massive’ water rate increases

(Nov 19, 2023)

In a joint effort, Sen. Marty Flynn and State Representatives Kyle Mullins, Bridget Kosierowski, and Kyle Donahue said they are deeply concerned in regards to the substantial water-rate increases proposed by Pennsylvania American Water. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (11/15/2023)

(Nov 15, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Union members at Regional Hospital demand investment from CHS to avoid strike

(Nov 09, 2023)

State representatives Kyle Donahue and Bridget Kosierowski are also in support of the union members. Read more

 

Union at Regional Hospital of Scranton might strike

(Nov 09, 2023)

Employees represented by SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, state Rep. Kyle Donahue, D-113, Scranton, and state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-114, Waverly Twp., delivered an open letter to Community Health System, the parent firm of Regional, condemning CHS for what the union and supporters view as putting profits over people and gutting operations. Read more

 

Programs Now Open for Applications 10/31/23

(Nov 02, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Local leaders promote zero-emission transportation

(Oct 24, 2023)

Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti and state Reps. Kyle Mullins, D-112, Blakely, and Kyle Donahue, D-113, Scranton, called for the Environmental Protection Agency to enact the strongest possible federal clean car standards. Read more

 

Two key labor bills pass state House, head to state Senate for consideration

(Oct 18, 2023)

House Bill 1751, sponsored by state Rep. Kyle Donahue, D-Lackawanna, would strengthen the state’s Construction Workplace Misclassification Act by increasing penalties for contractors who misclassify workers and allow the state attorney general and district attorneys to investigate and prosecute worker misclassification. Read more

 

Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment Grant Opportunities

(Oct 11, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that are open for applications. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (10/03/2023)

(Oct 03, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/19/2023)

(Sep 19, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Donahue Joins Lackawanna Joint Senior Expo

(Sep 13, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Kyle T. Donahue joined several colleagues in co-hosting the Lackawanna County Joint Senior Expo in Scranton. This was his first time helping to host this great event, bringing together over 70+ vendors from around the state to provide information on vital services to the community. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/05/2023)

(Sep 05, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Testifiers detail opportunities for passenger rail expansion in Pennsylvania

(Aug 30, 2023)

Testifiers detailed potential projects for the House Majority Policy Committee during a hearing Wednesday morning to discuss the importance of passenger rail in Pennsylvania, and what leaders can do to get the commonwealth back on track. Read more

 

Secretary of Aging Hosts Roundtable Discussion Focusing on Elder Abuse, Protections and Supports for Older Adults
Dec 08, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4
Dec 04, 2023

Small business association criticizes Pa. American Water's proposed water-rate hike
Nov 21, 2023

Donahue Fighting Against Drastic Water Rate Hikes
Nov 20, 2023

State legislators say water company's proposed rate hike is 'an assault on customers'
Nov 20, 2023

Community rallies after proposed water rate hike
Nov 20, 2023

Angry about proposed water rate hike, legislators vow fight
Nov 20, 2023

State legislators unite against proposed ‘massive’ water rate increases
Nov 19, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (11/15/2023)
Nov 15, 2023

Union members at Regional Hospital demand investment from CHS to avoid strike
Nov 09, 2023

Union at Regional Hospital of Scranton might strike
Nov 09, 2023

Programs Now Open for Applications 10/31/23
Nov 02, 2023

Local leaders promote zero-emission transportation
Oct 24, 2023

Two key labor bills pass state House, head to state Senate for consideration
Oct 18, 2023

Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment Grant Opportunities
Oct 11, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (10/03/2023)
Oct 03, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/19/2023)
Sep 19, 2023

Donahue Joins Lackawanna Joint Senior Expo
Sep 13, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/05/2023)
Sep 05, 2023

Testifiers detail opportunities for passenger rail expansion in Pennsylvania
Aug 30, 2023