Rep. Leanne Krueger is partnering with PA MEDI for a virtual presentation about Medigap/Supplemental Plans. It's happening Wednesday, August 24 at 2 p.m. online via Zoom. Registration is required! Call 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net Read more
Friday, August 19 South Media Fire Company 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Read more
Learn the basics of Medicare from a PA MEDI counselor. This event will be held over Zoom on Monday, August 8 at 11 a.m. Registration is required. Call 610-534-6880 or email RepKrueger@pahouse.net. Read more
I am heading back to Harrisburg this week for a rare July session. We were in voting session Monday – Friday last week but the budget did not get done on time. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 30 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, announced the Rose Valley Centennial Foundation was awarded a $25,000 Keystone Historic Preservation Grant to make needed improvements at the historic Thunderbird Lodge. The grant, funded through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, will help the Rose Valley Centennial Foundation identify solutions to the long-term needs of the lodge including increased exhibition space, an ADA-compliant bathroom, mechanical systems, fire suppression, artifact storage and parking. “Delaware County is fortunate to have the Thunderbird Lodge right in our backyard,” said Krueger. “I am pleased we were able to secure this funding to support the Rose Valley Centennial Foundation and their effort to preserve the unique building and share Rose Valley’s history with our entire community.” Thunderbird Lodge is among the 10 most important early 20 th century houses in America. It has been the home of the Rose Valley Museum since 2017. Keystone Historic Preservation Grants provide funding to support projects that identify, preserve, promote and protect historic and archaeological resources in Pennsylvania for both the benefit of the public and the revitalization of communities. Funding also helps facilitate municipal planning initiatives that focus on historic resources or may be used to meet Read more
Like many of the neighbors I have heard from, I am still devastated over last week’s Supreme Court decision to overturn the landmark Roe V. Wade case. This decision is an attack on reproductive rights. While it is disappointing, it is not unexpected. Read more
The CDC has authorized COVID-19 vaccinations for children six months and older. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Assessing Racial & Ethnic Disparities (R/ED) in PA’s Criminal Justice System (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Higher education institutions (public/not-for-profit), nonprofit organizations, and for-profit institutions (i.e., consulting firms). Use : To develop and implement a statewide research initiative to identify current R/ED levels using quantitative methods, understand potential drivers using qualitative methods, and make recommendations to chart a path forward. Funds : Up to $250,000. Application Deadline : July 12, 2022 More Information : Click on https://egrants.pccd.pa.gov/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx . Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Victim Advocacy – School District of Philadelphia (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply: Organizations that provide direct services to crime victims and may be operated by a non-profit organization or public (governmental) agency, or a combination of such agencies or organizations. Use : To support students and their families who are victims of violence within the School District of Philadelphia. Funds : Up to $375,000 over three years. PCCD expects to fund one (1) applicant over a three-year project period. Application Deadline : Read more
Today, I joined members of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP) for a rally at the State Capitol in support of two bills that are critical to keep patients and health care workers safe here in Pennsylvania, HB 106 and HB 348. Read more
Today in a voting meeting of the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, I raised concerns about two bills that would change how we allocate Federal funding for plugging orphaned oil and gas wells. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Quality Improvement Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : An entity enrolled with the Department’s OLTL as a Medical Assistance provider type 59 and have a signed OLTL-HCBS Waiver Agreement and be actively rendering services to participants in the CHC or OBRA waiver programs or both as of the date of May 1, 2022. Use : To help HCBS providers implement projects to improve the quality of services provided to individuals in the CHC and the OBRA waiver programs. Funds : Up to $40,000 in funding. Application Deadline : December 31, 2022 or until funds are expended. More Information : Click on https://www.dhs.pa.gov/providers/Providers/Pages/Long-Term-Care-Providers.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: Work Force Support Grant (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Certified child care providers. Use : To support the work force of DHS certified child care providers. Funds : Amounts vary by award. Application Deadline : June 17, 2022. More Information : Click on https://www.pakeys.org/workforcesupportgrants/ . Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2022 Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy and Implementation Program Read more
HARRISBURG, June 1 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger will hold two Property Tax/Rent Rebate assistance events at her office in June. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program offers eligible Pennsylvanians money back on rent or property taxes paid. On Tuesday, June 21 and Thursday, June 23, residents can call Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880, and a staff member will be available to check the status of their 2021 rebate or get help filing the application. No appointments are needed. “This event is to offer assistance to residents who still need to complete their applications,” said Krueger. “I’m glad to be able to hold these events and hopefully make the process easier for residents.” The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians 65 or older, widows and widowers 50 or older, and individuals with disabilities 18 or older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 a year for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded. The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975. The application deadline is June 30, 2022. Anyone with questions can call Krueger’s office at 610-534-6880. Read more
Two weeks ago, I shared my personal experience testing positive for COVID. This past Friday, I tested positive again with a home test and a PCR test, exactly two weeks after my first positive test. Read more
I am back in Harrisburg this week for a legislative voting session. One of the bills I am concerned about this week is House Bill 398. Read more
Last Friday, I tested positive for COVID-19 after two days of what I thought were seasonal allergy symptoms. I took an at-home COVID test which returned a positive result (I learned that even a faint second line means your test is positive) and it was confirmed positive by a PCR test. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Eligible practitioners with the capacity to provide SUD treatment or SCA-funded case management services at approved practice site(s) and can demonstrate a minimum of two prior years of experience in the SUD field as well as a service commitment of two additional years. Use : To support the supply, distribution and retention of individuals delivering SUD treatment and SCA funded case management services. Funds : Varies by award. Application Deadline : May 26, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.ddap.pa.gov/Documents/Funding%20documents/GIFA%2022-02%20LoanRepayment_applicationguidance.pdf . Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Enhancing Services to Culturally Specific Populations Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : A nonprofit organization for which the primary purpose of the organization as a whole is to provide culturally specific services to one or more of the following racial and ethnic communities: 1) American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts); 2) Asian Americans; 3) Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders; 4) Blacks; and 5) Hispanics. Use : To establish, expand, or Read more
Pennsylvania’s primary election is one week away, next Tuesday, May 17. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Read more
Last night a leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion appeared to show the court will vote to overturn Roe V. Wade, overturning a legal precedent that was decided almost 50 years ago. Read more
After some delay, Pennsylvania has officially joined the Regional Greenhouse Initiative (RGGI). RGGI is the biggest climate action we’ve seen in years. Read more
Read more about the latest grant programs open for applications. Read more
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