Delco lawmakers announce more than $1.8 million for Chester-Upland School District

(Mar 15, 2024)

HARRISBURG, March 15 – State Reps. Carol Kazeem and Leanne Krueger, both D-Delaware, today announced that Chester-Upland School District has been awarded more than $1,83 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to establish safe, healthy and supportive learning environments in its schools. According to the lawmakers, who represent families with children attending the school district, the grant comes from the federal Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Stronger Connections Grant program. The school district will use the funding to promote the social, emotional, physical and mental well-being of students and staff; address family and community engagement; and promote equitable and inclusive policies and practices. “School districts across the state are continuously working to update their policies and strategies to create safer environments in their schools, but they often need more resources to provide the strongest and safest learning environments possible for their students and staff,” Krueger said. “Each year in the state budget, I fight for funding to help our schools get what they need to implement the programs they envision. I am pleased to see a high-need school district like Chester-Upland receive this critical funding.” Kazeem emphasized the efforts that were made to secure this funding for the district. “One of my greatest priorities has always been Read more

 

Gender pay gap continues in 2024

(Mar 12, 2024)

Today is Women’s Equal Pay Day -- the day in 2024 where working women in Delaware County and across the nation finally catch up to what men earned in 2023. Put another way, to earn 12 months’ worth of a man’s median wages, a woman has to work about 14.5 months. Today, women are still only earning about 84 cents for every dollar a man makes. Read more

 

Upcoming events, financial aid information, state programs and more

(Mar 05, 2024)

This is the last week of budget hearings in Harrisburg. My staff and I have been busy during these non-session weeks helping our neighbors right here in Delaware County. Read on for more information about state programs and services, student financial aid, upcoming events and more. Read more

 

SEPTA briefing and services for seniors

(Feb 27, 2024)

I recently participated in a briefing with Leslie Richards, General Manager of SEPTA. The Majority House Policy Committee also held a hearing in Harrisburg to discuss how regular and predictable investments by state government in transit systems like SEPTA could improve this critical mode of transportation for many people and help further drive the economy. Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing to increase mass transit funding by $282.8 million in the 2024-25 budget. Read more

 

Winter/Spring 2024 Newsletter

(Feb 20, 2024)

My winter/spring legislative update includes information about my work on your behalf in Harrisburg, state programs and services available, mobile office hours and upcoming events through June. Read more

 

Mobilizing resources through state grants and community partnerships

(Feb 20, 2024)

The second phase of the state budget process began today as the House Appropriations Committee held the first set of public hearings that will last through March 7. During these hearings, each of the commonwealth’s agencies will testify on how their departments plan to implement their portion of Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal while House members ask questions. Each hearing is being livestreamed and recorded. If you’re interested in following the State Budget process this year, I encourage you to tune into the hearings that interest you and invite you to share your feedback with me about the parts of the budget that are most important to you. Read more

 

Krueger announces state funding for local fire, EMS companies

(Feb 15, 2024)

HARRISBURG, Feb. 15 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, today announced $192,051 in state funding to support fire and EMS services in the 161 st Legislative District she serves. The grants come from the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, administered by the Office of State Fire Commissioner and available to volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads. Krueger said the money can be used for facility upgrades, equipment, debt reduction, training and certification, education and public outreach, and recruitment and retention efforts. Additionally, fire companies were permitted to apply for construction savings accounts for the purposes of new facility construction. “Congratulations to these always hard-working firefighters and EMS providers who keep our communities safe and cared for,” Krueger said. “Volunteer fire and EMS in Delaware County and across the state continually struggle to raise funds to keep their operations running and to maintain volunteers. It’s why I keep voting in Harrisburg for state funding to supplement their efforts through grants like these.” Krueger voted in 2020 to reauthorize the grant program through June 2024, and is supporting legislative efforts to reauthorize and double the size of the program in this year’s state budget. Fire/EMS companies in the 161 st District received the following amounts: Read more

 

E-BLAST: Save the dates for this year's hazardous household waste collection

(Feb 13, 2024)

My office is here to serve you! If you need them, we have brochures and state-related forms of all kinds available in our Brookhaven office and at our Mobile Office Hours, including the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and filing your 2023 state income taxes. Read more

 

Free Tax Assistance or Free Tax Filing 2024 (2023 tax filing year)

(Feb 13, 2024)

My office has pulled together resource information regarding free tax assistance or free filing programs for Delco residents to file their 2023 tax returns. Please contact my office if you have a question about state tax filing or any state-related program or service. Read more

 

E-BLAST: Multiple state programs now open, new law for consumers in effect

(Jan 30, 2024)

Check out my latest e-newsletter, which highlights Gov. Josh Shapiro's upcoming budget address, events in our community, state programs and laws now in effect and more. You can sign up for my weekly e-newsletter at www.RepKrueger.com/emailsignup Read more

 

E-BLAST: 51 years after Roe v Wade, the fight for reproductive rights continues

(Jan 23, 2024)

Monday marked the 51st anniversary of Roe v Wade, where in 1973 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled and recognized women’s bodily autonomy as a right protected under the U.S. Constitution. Open this week's email to learn more about the legislation I'm working on to ensure reproductive healthcare access in Pennsylvania, along with information on events and program applications. Read more

 

EBLAST: More than $390K brought back to the 161st District!

(Jan 16, 2024)

I am pleased to announce over $392,000 was awarded to our district from grant funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Four community projects received funding under the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) and Watershed Restoration Protection Program (WRPP). Read more

 

Krueger announces over $390,000 in state grants for Delco projects

(Jan 16, 2024)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 16 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, today announced that more than $390,000 in state grant funding is headed to Delaware County for projects in the 161 st Legislative District. The Commonwealth Financing Authority awarded the grants through the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program and Watershed Restoration Protection Program , which help organizations and municipalities fund projects that improve public parks, recreation areas, greenways, trails, and river conservation. The following were awarded: $75,000 for the Chester Creek Trail - Knowlton Road Trailhead Expansion. $67,323 for Phase II of Nether Providence Parks Athletic Improvements. $100,000 for Rose Valley Road Trail Project. $150,000 for Phase II of the Stream Bank Restoration in Houston Park. “Thanks to the hard work of Delco’s local municipal staff and dedicated elected officials, these important projects have received new grants that bring them one step closer to completion,” Krueger said. “These grants expand our recreational spaces and improve pedestrian safety. I’m proud to fight for funding for local projects.” Read more

 

NEWLY LISTED GRANT PROGRAMS: Cultural, Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment

(Jan 16, 2024)

Commission on Crime and Delinquency: School Safety and Security Grant Program Who May Apply: School districts, intermediate units, area career and technical schools, charter schools, cyber charter schools, regional charter schools, approved private schools, chartered school for the education of the deaf or the blind, private residential rehabilitative institutions, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and approved vendors. Use: Municipalities, law enforcement and approved vendors are limited to apply to provide school security personnel services within schools. Schools can apply for programs that address safety and security, including but not limited to, safety and security assessments, conflict resolution or dispute management strategies, school-wide positive behavior support, school-based diversion programs, peer help programs, classroom management, training, and more. Funds: A total of $32,179,000, which includes $26,345,000 from the $50 million allocated for the School Safety and Security Grant Fund and $5,834,000 allocated from the FY23-24 Targeted School Safety Grant Program, is being announced to support this initiative. Application Deadline: February 29, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: School Mental Health Grants Who May Apply: School Districts, Intermediate Units, Area Career and Technical Schools, Charter Schools, Regional Charter Schools, and Cyber Read more

 

RACP, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities

(Jan 12, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: PAYS Survey Design Consultant Who May Apply: Applicants must meet the qualifications listed in the program guidelines, but any non-profit, for-profit, or academic organization is eligible. Use: The primary purpose of this project is to contract with an expert in the practice of surveying youth and adolescents to help inform necessary and appropriate revisions to the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS). Funds: Funding is provided through the State Violence and Delinquency Prevention Program stream. PCCD expects to fund one grant not to exceed $200,000. Application Deadline: February 12, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Oversight of the 2025 and 2027 PAYS Administrations Who May Apply: Applicants must demonstrate their ability to conduct the tasks outlined in the program guidelines, but non-profits, for-profits, institutions of higher education, or others are eligible. Use: The primary purpose of this project is to provide direct oversight of the administration of the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) for the 2025 and 2027 survey administration periods. Funds: Funding is provided through the State Violence and Delinquency Prevention Program stream. PCCD expects to fund one grant not to exceed $125,000. Application Deadline: February 12, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2024/25 Justice Assistance Grant Read more

 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - Summer 2024 PA House Legislative Fellowship Program

(Jan 10, 2024)

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2024 semester. Applications are due on March 1, 2024 . The Fellowship Program is based in Pennsylvania’s magnificent Capitol Building in Harrisburg . Fellows are assigned to work in House Standing Committees or House Leadership offices, are compensated for their work (which may also include college credit) and are provided the opportunities to draft and present their own legislation, attend meet-and-greets with various public officials and staff, and tour some of the Commonwealth’s historic public spaces, to name a few. Qualified applicants will be: College undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or law school students; Enrolled in a Pennsylvania college/university, or a Pennsylvania resident enrolled in an out-of-state institution; and Pursuing any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If you know of any college students who would benefit from the Fellowship Program, please feel free to invite them to visit the website at: www.pahousefellowship.us . Applications can be submitted via email at: pahousefellowship@pabmc.net . Read more

 

E-BLAST: Office Closure Today at 2 PM and PA Farm Show Begins!

(Jan 09, 2024)

The PA Farm Show started this weekend and it’s one of my favorite events of the year. I’ll be there this evening to participate in the Celebrity Feed Scurry contest. I’m looking forward to seeing the majestic draft horses up close and learning how they compete. You can watch this and other Farm Show events on PCN at PA Farm Show LIVE Coverage Schedule (pcntv.com) Read more

 

Grant Memo: Cultural, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities For Your District

(Jan 03, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Human Services: OCDEL Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Who May Apply: Eligible childcare providers will be notified via an eligibility letter from their Early Learning Resource Center. Providers must meet the requirements outlined here . Use: Staff qualifications and professional development, early childhood education programs, partnerships with families and communities, leadership and management, and accreditation costs. Funds: Grant amounts vary by provider. Grant funding comes from $12 million of federal Childcare Development Fund funds. Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2024 More information: Keystone STARS Website Department of Transportation: State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) Incentive Program Who May Apply: To be eligible for STIC Incentive funding, the STIC or other equivalent task force, committee or group must be formally established with a charter, include public and private members, meet regularly, and comprehensively consider sources of innovation. Use: The State Transportation Innovation Council Incentive Program provides funding to help STICs foster a culture of innovation and make innovations standard practice in their states. Examples of allowable activities include but are not limited to: developing standards and specifications; developing training to facilitate widespread use of innovation, developing Read more

 

E-BLAST: Happy New Year! End of Year Recap!

(Jan 02, 2024)

Happy New Year! I was grateful to take time off with my family for the holidays last week, and I’m ready for a productive New Year. I hope that 2024 is filled with joy, good health and prosperity for you and your loved ones. Serving as a State Representative is an immense privilege, and I work hard every day to fight for our community in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania. Read more

 

E-BLAST: Finalized Budget Delivers for Working Families, Schools, and Businesses

(Dec 19, 2023)

Last week I was at the State Capitol for the final session week of this calendar year. The House and Senate worked together to finalize the outstanding code bills for the state budget and Gov. Josh Shapiro signed them into law late Wednesday night. Read more

 

Delco lawmakers announce more than $1.8 million for Chester-Upland School District
Mar 15, 2024

Gender pay gap continues in 2024
Mar 12, 2024

Upcoming events, financial aid information, state programs and more
Mar 05, 2024

SEPTA briefing and services for seniors
Feb 27, 2024

Winter/Spring 2024 Newsletter
Feb 20, 2024

Mobilizing resources through state grants and community partnerships
Feb 20, 2024

Krueger announces state funding for local fire, EMS companies
Feb 15, 2024

E-BLAST: Save the dates for this year's hazardous household waste collection
Feb 13, 2024

Free Tax Assistance or Free Tax Filing 2024 (2023 tax filing year)
Feb 13, 2024

E-BLAST: Multiple state programs now open, new law for consumers in effect
Jan 30, 2024

E-BLAST: 51 years after Roe v Wade, the fight for reproductive rights continues
Jan 23, 2024

EBLAST: More than $390K brought back to the 161st District!
Jan 16, 2024

Krueger announces over $390,000 in state grants for Delco projects
Jan 16, 2024

NEWLY LISTED GRANT PROGRAMS: Cultural, Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment
Jan 16, 2024

RACP, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities
Jan 12, 2024

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - Summer 2024 PA House Legislative Fellowship Program
Jan 10, 2024

E-BLAST: Office Closure Today at 2 PM and PA Farm Show Begins!
Jan 09, 2024

Grant Memo: Cultural, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities For Your District
Jan 03, 2024

E-BLAST: Happy New Year! End of Year Recap!
Jan 02, 2024

E-BLAST: Finalized Budget Delivers for Working Families, Schools, and Businesses
Dec 19, 2023