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Khan to roll out healthcare workforce legislative package

(Mar 14, 2024)

HARRISBURG, March 14 – State Rep. Tarik Khan, D-Phila., today announced that he plans to introduce two bills to help address shortages of healthcare workers so that all Pennsylvanians can receive high-quality medical care. These bills would provide for the recruitment and retainment of nursing faculty members and health care preceptors. The first bill would establish the New Nursing Faculty Grant Program to provide grants of up to $10,000 per year for newly employed, full-time nursing faculty members. The second bill would establish the Pennsylvania Health Care Preceptor Deduction to incentivize qualified individuals to serve as preceptors for advanced practice nurses, physicians, physician assistants and registered nurses by providing a $1,000 tax deduction for doing do. “As a nurse practitioner, I know how important it is to keep our healthcare workforce supply strong,” Khan said. “Recruiting nursing faculty is often difficult, and healthcare preceptors are often hard to find. Our bill will help ensure critical support for both nursing faculty and healthcare professional preceptors.” The nursing faculty grant program is modeled after a Maryland program that was highly successful. The second bill would make Pennsylvania the sixth state to take action to incentivize medical professionals to enter preceptorships. Nearly 80,000 applicants across the nation were not Read more

 

Pashinski lauds law enforcement funding for Wilkes University

(Mar 13, 2024)

A $14,000 state grant to enhance law enforcement is heading to Wilkes University from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski announced today. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 13, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Public School Facility Improvement Grant Who May Apply: School entities, defined as a school district or an area career and technical school. Use: Facility improvement projects, including but not limited to roof repair/replacement, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, plumbing systems, window repair/replacement, health and safety upgrades, and accessibility projects. Funds: $100 million in total funding is available. Grant requests shall not exceed $5 million per eligible improvement project. School entities may submit more than one application, but no school entity shall receive more than 20% of the total funding available. Application Deadline: May 31, 2024 More information: CFA Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program Who May Apply: County governments and non-profit victim service agencies are eligible to apply. Faith-based organizations may be eligible to apply under certain circumstances. Use: Funds may be used to support cross-system, collaborative efforts to respond to victims of violence against women crimes. This includes, but is not limited to, personnel and benefit costs associated with specialized units in law enforcement or core direct victim services, supplies and operating expenses related to the STOP project, equipment necessary for implementation, and training or professional development. Funds: A total of $12 Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 05, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Who May Apply: State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other eligible specialty crops stakeholders. Use: The purpose of the Program is to enhance, but not replace, the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program by establishing a Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for specialty crops that are not currently eligible for grant payments under the Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, or that are otherwise designated high-priority specialty crops by the Secretary. Funding for the Program will assist the growth, certification of seed and marketing of these eligible specialty crops. Funds: $460,000 in funding is available. Application Deadline: April 19, 2024 More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or support transition of ownership. Funds: $500,000 in funding is available. Grants shall not exceed $7,500. Application Deadline: Applications will be received until funds are exhausted. More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement Who May Apply: Local law enforcement Read more

 

Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment Grant Opportunities

(Feb 27, 2024)

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

 

Pashinski’s office hosts legislative outreach for expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

(Feb 23, 2024)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski hosted a legislative outreach for seniors today at the Senior Citizens Center in Wilkes-Barre. Read more

 

Pashinski hosts government programs seminar

(Feb 21, 2024)

Residents in Wilkes-Barre attended a seminar Tuesday about state government services, an event that was designed to inform them about the state resources available to them. Read more

 

Pashinski applauds grant funding to fire and EMS services

(Feb 16, 2024)

Today, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski announced that the Office of the State Fire Commissioner awarded more than $102,308 to multiple fire department and EMS services in his district. Read more

 

Pashinski testifies against water and sewage rate increases at PUC hearing

(Feb 05, 2024)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski testified today about proposed rate increases by water and sewage companies and their impact on the community during a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission public hearing held telephonically. Read more

 

Pashinski: Affordable Childcare is Important for Working Families

(Jan 19, 2024)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski joined Governor Shapiro for a press event at the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA to promote the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, a program that will help many working families afford childcare and remain in the workforce. Read more

 

Pennsylvania receives $26 million USDA grant to support its food supply chain

(Jan 12, 2024)

“The bottom line of the hearing was about the fact that Pennsylvania is the only state in the entire United States that has a farm bill,” state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinksi told the Capital-Star following the hearing. Pashinski, the Chair of the Pennsylvania House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, said that in the five years since the PA Farm Bill was first signed into law it has “done overwhelmingly well.” Read more

 

Education and Access the Focus of Joint Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Hearing

(Jan 10, 2024)

HARRISBURG – The state Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees gathered today for a hearing at the PA Farm Show to discuss the five-year impact of the 2019 Pennsylvania Farm Bill with the main theme of those conversations being agriculture education and access. The hearing was led by Senate committee leaders, Majority Chair Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Democratic Chair Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11), and House committee leaders, Majority Chair Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) and Republican Chair Rep. Dan Moul (R-91). “Today’s hearing was incredibly productive as we witnessed the immense impact of the PA Farm Bill since its inception in 2019,” said Vogel. “Many of the grants that were instituted through this bill have allowed for farmers and agricultural organizations to expand their practices, acquire needed equipment, and better educate those involved in their day-to-day business. This feedback will allow for us to formulate future legislation that will build on the foundations we began with as well as provide improvements that were brought to our attention today.” “Pennsylvania's unique distinction as the only state to enact its own Farm Bill is a source of great pride for all those who contributed to crafting the legislation five years ago,” said Schwank. “We now have an opportunity ahead of us to continue backing our agriculture sector and further establish Pennsylvania as a leader in Read more

 

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

(Jan 09, 2024)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 9 Read more

 

2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar

(Jan 08, 2024)

Download my 2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar. 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

 

Pashinski Hosts Cocoa and Carols Event

(Dec 22, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski hosted a Cocoa and Carols event at his district office, welcoming area residents for some singing, cocoa and cookies, as well as an opportunity to voice their concerns and learn how his office can assist them with state programs and services. Read more

 

Pashinski, Flynn present state funding check to city of Wilkes-Barre

(Dec 22, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, along with state Sen. Marty Flynn’s Chief of Staff, Brian Doughton and Mayor George Brown, celebrated a state grant awarded to the city of Wilkes-Barre today. Read more

 

Pashinski hosts community for Cocoa and Carols open house

(Dec 21, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski welcomed residents of the community to his Cocoa and Carols open house Wednesday evening. Read more

 

Pashinski, Flynn welcome multiple grants totaling $1.6 million for five local projects

(Dec 19, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, in conjunction with state Sen. Marty Flynn, said $1.6 million in state grants were awarded today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority to advance multiple projects in Luzerne County. Read more

 

Pashinski, Flynn present state funding check to Luzerne County Flood Authority

(Dec 19, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski celebrated a state grant awarded to the Luzerne County Flood Authority today along with Sen. Marty Flynn’s Chief of Staff Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Mayor George Brown and several board members and employees of the authority. Read more

 

Khan to roll out healthcare workforce legislative package
Mar 14, 2024

Pashinski lauds law enforcement funding for Wilkes University
Mar 13, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 13, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 05, 2024

Agricultural, Educational, Public Safety, Redevelopment Grant Opportunities
Feb 27, 2024

Pashinski’s office hosts legislative outreach for expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Feb 23, 2024

Pashinski hosts government programs seminar
Feb 21, 2024

Pashinski applauds grant funding to fire and EMS services
Feb 16, 2024

Pashinski testifies against water and sewage rate increases at PUC hearing
Feb 05, 2024

Pashinski: Affordable Childcare is Important for Working Families
Jan 19, 2024

Pennsylvania receives $26 million USDA grant to support its food supply chain
Jan 12, 2024

Education and Access the Focus of Joint Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Hearing
Jan 10, 2024

RACP, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities
Jan 09, 2024

2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar
Jan 08, 2024

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

Pashinski Hosts Cocoa and Carols Event
Dec 22, 2023

Pashinski, Flynn present state funding check to city of Wilkes-Barre
Dec 22, 2023

Pashinski hosts community for Cocoa and Carols open house
Dec 21, 2023

Pashinski, Flynn welcome multiple grants totaling $1.6 million for five local projects
Dec 19, 2023

Pashinski, Flynn present state funding check to Luzerne County Flood Authority
Dec 19, 2023