I want to kick things off this week with some exciting changes and new faces here at our District 42 office! Every member of this team is ready to assist you with services and support. Read more
HARRISBURG, May 20 – Today, the PA House Finance Committee held a public hearing on legislation that would establish a new tax credit for small businesses that contribute to their employees' health insurance premiums. House Bill 2550 would address affordability and accessibility of healthcare insurance plans for working Pennsylvanians, many of whom lost coverage after enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act expired at the end of 2025. Read more
On Wednesday, the Finance Committee held a hearing on my House Bill 2550, which would establish the Small Business Health Care Premiums Contribution Tax Credit. Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2026/27 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Single Solicitation for Local Initiatives Who May Apply: Units of government (including counties) and non-profit organizations Use: To implement projects and programs that directly address the PCCD Objectives and Goals outlined in PCCD’s 2026-2030 Strategic Framework Funds: A total of $8,221,880 in federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund approximately 30-35 grants with budgets not to exceed $250,000 over the two-year project period. Application Deadline: July 14, 2026 More information: PCCD Website Department of Aging: Resilient environments for Aging and Dementia in Your Communities (READY Communities) Who May Apply: Non-profits, county and municipal governments, and coalitions of organizations Use: For community-based projects focused on improving the lives of older adults, people living with dementia, caregivers, and their communities Funds: A total of $325,000 is available with a minimum award of $10,000 and a maximum award of $50,000 Application Deadline: June 12, 2026 More information: Aging Website Department of Environmental Protection: Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants Who May Apply: School districts; Municipal authorities; Political subdivisions; Incorporated Read more
The 13th Annual Disability & Mental Health Summit was a huge success! Read more
HARRISBURG, May 11 – Today, state Reps. Jen Mazzocco, Arvind Venkat, and Steve Samuelson circulated a co-sponsorship memo for legislation to establish the Small Business Health Care Premiums Contribution Tax Credit. The credit would apply to small businesses that contribute toward their employees’ health insurance premiums through a health reimbursement arrangement purchased through PENNIE, the Commonwealth’s official health insurance marketplace. The bill also includes safeguards related to the quality of health insurance purchased, mirroring laws already enacted in several states. This legislation comes after the end of 2025, when enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act expired, leaving hundreds of thousands of Americans uninsured. In Pennsylvania, more than 130,000 PENNIE enrollees dropped their health plans for 2026. Many of the uninsured are employees of small businesses that cannot afford to provide group health insurance policies. “We are in a full-blown affordability crisis, and this extends to the complex issue of healthcare,” Mazzocco said. “Without a solution from the federal government, we need to do what we can to protect Pennsylvania families, and this bill is an important step toward closing coverage gaps while keeping affordability top of mind.” Venkat, who also serves as a board member for PENNIE, worked on the bill following his own experiences in the Read more
Now in its 13th year, the Summit has touched thousands of lives, educating legislators from both sides of the aisle. Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Environmental Protection: Growing Greener Plus Act 167 Plans Who May Apply: Counties Use: To prepare and adopt a watershed stormwater management plan. Funds: Grant awards will be at least $30,000 and not more than $50,000. Application Deadline: June 22, 2026 More information: DEP Website Department of Environmental Protection: Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act Grants Who May Apply: Municipalities, municipal authorities, and appropriate incorporated nonprofit organizations Use: The design, construction and/or rehabilitation of treatment facilities on ABS Legacy AMD discharge sites, but grants may also be awarded for ABS bond forfeited land reclamation projects. Application Deadline: June 22, 2026 More information: DEP Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Read more
Time is quickly running out to sign up to vote in the May 19 primary election! Residents will be able to have their say for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Senate, the State House of Representatives and more. Read more
We are now just over two weeks away from the 13th Annual Disability & Mental Health Summit, taking place May 7 at CCAC Allegheny Campus on the North Side. Read more
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
Tomorrow marks the return of the South Hills Futures Fair, which I am hosting for the first time as a Representative alongside Rep. Jessica Benham. The event at Castle Shannon Memorial Fire Hall, 3600 Library Road in Castle Shannon, runs from 5-8 p.m. and is focused on special education planning and post-secondary resources for students with disabilities and their families. This event is a chance to interact with education, employment, housing, social and recreational opportunities. Read more
We want to invite you to join us for the 2026 Disability & Mental Health Summit at CCAC’s Allegheny Campus on Pittsburgh’s North Side. We are excited to partner with Rep. Jessica Benham and Rep. Emily Kinkead to continue this important opportunity to learn about the state of disability and mental health across the Commonwealth. Read more
Hello, District 42! I had quite the first week as a member of the House of Representatives! I’d like to thank everyone who reached out to wish me well during my first week. It’s truly special to know that you support me as I work to support you every day. Read more
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
MT. LEBANON, March 30 – This past week, the municipality of Mt. Lebanon received $35,000 for electric vehicle purchasing and infrastructure, part of a more than $1.47 million investment from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Of the $35,000 investment, $20,000 went to Mt. Lebanon Public Works for the purchase and installation of two dual-port Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations. The other $15,000 went to the Mt. Lebanon Municipality and School District EV Program to purchase two Class 1 electric passenger vehicles, one Class 2 electric pickup truck, and two light-duty electric passenger vans. The funding comes through the Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant program, aimed at helping communities purchase alternative fuel vehicles, build infrastructure to support electric vehicles, save on fuel costs, and improve air quality across Pennsylvania. “I’m proud to have this funding secured for my district, particularly in Mt. Lebanon, where transportation is key,” state Rep. Jen Mazzocco said. “At a time when gas prices continue to soar, it’s critical to invest in alternative fuel sources, and electric vehicle infrastructure continues to be a key investment in Mt. Lebanon and across the district.” Projects under the AFIG investment will deploy 47 alternative fuel vehicles and install three new charging stations across the state. For more information on the grants, Read more
HARRISBURG, March 27 – This week, State Rep. Jen Mazzocco was named to four Pennsylvania House of Representatives committees, coinciding with her first week in the House. Mazzocco will now serve as part of the House Communications & Technology, Environmental & Natural Resource Protection, Finance and Transportation committees. These committees align with Mazzocco’s key issues and the issues that matter to the 42nd Legislative District. “I appreciate these committees for giving me assignments in areas I’m passionate about,” Mazzocco said. “These assignments will put me in a stronger position to deliver for the people of the 42nd District. I’ll be able to fight to make sure our communities stay beautiful, stay connected, and continue to receive proper financial resources.” The committee assignments were just part of Mazzocco’s first week, which included voting for H.B. 200, also known as the Family Care Act, which she also co-sponsored. The bill would establish a state program for paid family and medical leave. Mazzocco also voted for bills such as H.B. 2189, which would establish a new minimum wage in Pennsylvania, and H.B. 1834, an act that would regulate commercial data centers. “It’s been quite the busy week, but I’m proud to have supported such bold and powerful legislation right away in the House,” Mazzocco said. “I thank Read more
I'm writing to introduce myself as your new Representative in Pennsylvania House District 42. My name is Jen Mazzocco, and I won the Special Election on February 24th to fill the remainder of the term of our previous State Representative, Dan Miller. Read more
HARRISBURG, March 23 – Today, state Rep. Jen Mazzocco was sworn in to serve as state representative for Pennsylvania’s 42 nd Legislative District, located in Allegheny County. Mazzocco was elected to office when she won a special election on Feb. 24. “I am so grateful to be able to serve my neighbors and as a state representative in the place I call home,” Mazzocco said. “The people of this district have always represented hard work and being engaged in the success of their communities. I look forward to providing services and advocating for their needs in Harrisburg.” Mazzocco said her key priorities include advocating for the needs of working families, quality education and active transportation. She is a native of Hempfield and currently lives in Dormont with her husband and two daughters. Prior to her election, she was an English teacher at Taylor Allderdice High School for 15 years and served on Dormont Borough Council. The 42 nd District consists of the townships of Mount Lebanon, Baldwin and part of Upper St. Clair, as well as the boroughs of Castle Shannon and Dormont. Residents can visit Mazzocco’s Mount Lebanon office at 650 Washington Road, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with extended hours to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Mazzocco’s office is also available by calling 412-343-3870, or by calling 717-783-1850 for her Harrisburg office. Read more
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650 Washington RdSuite 102Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228-2714
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