“House Democrats are laser focused on helping working families and workers,” said state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, who hosted the hearing. “As we heard today, Pennsylvania is losing young families and young workers to neighboring states – because Pennsylvania needs to bolster its investments in its working families, its workforce and its future.” Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and Sen. Marty Flynn are pleased to announce a series of significant improvements along Pennsylvania State Route 2007 (Laurel Run Road) aimed at facilitating the safe movement of overweight trucks to State Route 2034 (Pine Run Road). Read more
“From school improvements to safety upgrades, new community centers and equipment purchases, these grants represent projects that each are valuable to their particular area,” said Freeman. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst discusses her legislation that would create a public education campaign within the Department of Human Services to increase public understanding and engagement with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The bill passed the state House and now heads to the Senate for consideration. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski today announced that $1,959,831 in Local Share Account Program grants have been approved for projects throughout the community. Read more
“Many people experiencing a mental health crisis may not be aware of the critical resource available to them by dialing 988 or may not feel comfortable accessing it. We should do everything we can to make sure people know that help is available 24 hours a day,” said Probst. Read more
Majority Chairman of the PA House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski spoke about the need to fight hunger that so many face in the commonwealth during the closing ceremony of the Hunger Garden for 2024. Pashinski noted that food insecurity is worse now that during the height of the COVID pandemic and we need to do more to help the over 1.5 millions Pennsylvanians that continue to go hungry in the commonwealth. Read more
“I am hopeful that the governor will sign my legislation into law because of how important added time in the Main Street program could be for communities to ensure that the plan is fully implemented, and the revitalization objectives are met,” Freeman said. Read more
The grant will be used to add permanent restrooms with disability access, a concession area and storage facilities for equipment used by the township and organizations that use the park. Read more
State Reps. Kyle Mullins, Kyle T. Donahue and Bridget M. Kosierowski today announced that more than $9.3 million in both statewide Local Share Account Program and Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program grants have been approved for projects throughout Lackawanna County. Read more
“The infrastructure improvements funded by these grants will provide vital services to currently underserved corridors, such as new public sewer lines, a recycling center and transportation and safety updates. Additionally, the Pocono Mountain School District will benefit from better water quality and energy savings,” said Madden. Read more
"Today’s grants build on the strong state budget that we passed this summer to help relieve the burden on local taxpayers even more,” said Probst. Read more
Building on his efforts to help the school districts and municipalities he represents at the state level, Rep. Jim Haddock is pleased to announce $5 million in grants were awarded today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for various improvement projects throughout his district in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Read more
“As elected officials, it is our responsibility to make sure taxpayer dollars are used wisely to invest in our communities,” said Schlossberg. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today that more than $2.5 million in Local Share Account Program and Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program state funding has been approved for projects throughout her community. Read more
The variety of these grants, whether it be updated technology for emergency operations, purchasing lift trucks for public works or renovating an art school, show a continued commitment to public safety and economic development. Advocating for our cities and municipalities for necessary updates will continue the progress we have become accustomed to seeing in the Lehigh Valley. Read more
The Pennsylvania House passed legislation sponsored by state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski that would allow parents in Pennsylvania to keep their children on their health insurance policy until the child turns 26 if the federal Affordable Care Act is ever repealed. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski is pleased to announce that his office has received over 50 inquiries from individuals regarding the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal, a new honor for Korean War veterans initiated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs. Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel announced today $11,998,000 in state funding to replace lead service lines within the City of Allentown. Read more
Here are the latest grant opportunities that are open for applications. Read more
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