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Governor Shapiro: Property Tax/Rent Rebates Now Available for Eligible Older Pennsylvanians, People with Disabilities

Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment Grant Opportunities

(Oct 11, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that are open for applications. Read more

 

ArtsQuest backs Pa. bill to end speculative ticket sales that burned some Musikfest fans

(Oct 11, 2023)

“It’s common sense: You shouldn’t be allowed to sell something that you don’t have,” said state Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, one of the primary sponsors of House Bill No. 1658. “You shouldn’t make a promise to some consumer about a ticket that you don’t yet possess.” Read more

 

ArtsQuest calls on lawmakers to pass bill to stop third-party ticket selling

(Oct 10, 2023)

ArtsQuest and state Rep. Steve Samuelson are calling on lawmakers to pass a bill that would put an end to what's known as speculative ticket selling. Read more

 

Bill to quash sketchy concert ticket sales gets backing from ArtsQuest, local legislators

(Oct 10, 2023)

"It's common sense," Rep. Samuelson said. "You shouldn't be able to sell something you don't have. When you go to the neighborhood grocery, they don't sell what they don't have. Let's protect the consumer in Pennsylvania." Read more

 

‘It’s common sense’: ArtsQuest gets behind Pa. law that would end speculative ticket sales

(Oct 10, 2023)

“Let’s protect the consumers of Pennsylvania,” said Rep. Steve Samuelson, who was joined at the press conference by ArtsQuest CEO and President Kassie Hilgert and Rep. Jeanne McNeill. Read more

 

Shapiro Administration Invests $52.5 Million In Recreation And Conservation Projects Across The Commonwealth

(Oct 05, 2023)

As part of the investment, the City of Bethlehem will receive $500,000 to connect the South Bethlehem Greenway to the Saucon Rail Trail and create 14 miles of contiguous trail in the Lehigh Valley region. Read more

 

South Bethlehem Greenway link to Saucon Rail Trail boosted with $500K grant

(Oct 05, 2023)

Democratic Lehigh Valley state Reps. Steve Samuelson and Jeanne McNeill joined Gov. Shapiro at the announcement. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (10/03/2023)

(Oct 03, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

PA Secretaries of Aging and Revenue highlight property tax/rent rebate program changes

(Sep 22, 2023)

Rep. Steve Samuelson, who sponsored the PT/RR expansion bill, joined the secretaries in Lackawanna County. Read more

 

Federal funding will help communities get the upper hand on climate change, officials say

(Sep 07, 2023)

State Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton County, said $369 billion out of the Inflation Reduction Act would be used to address energy security and climate change. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/05/2023)

(Sep 05, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

'Prepared for the Workforce of Tomorrow': Gov. Shapiro Highlights New Investments During Allentown Visit

(Aug 31, 2023)

Attendees and speakers included Robert Smith, EASCTC Executive Training Director, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr., and State Reps. Peter Schweyer, Mike Schlossberg, Josh Siegel, and Steve Samuelson. Read more

 

What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro Signing into Law a Historic Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

(Aug 14, 2023)

"This bill helps seniors, this bill helps people under the age of 65 with disabilities, this bill helps renters, this bill helps homeowners, and you can see we are helping seniors stay in their homes." Read more

 

Gov. Shapiro Signs Bill Expanding PA's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

(Aug 10, 2023)

The bill’s primary sponsor, State. Rep. Steve Samuelson of Northampton County, said the signing of HB 1100 and the expansion of the program was a “momentous occasion.” Read more

 

Honoring Hispanic Heritage with State Rep. Steve Samuelson, Toni Fernandez, and Guillermo Lopez

(Aug 05, 2023)

Aurea Ortiz welcomes back State Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-135, along with Toni Fernandez, Community Outreach Manager at Northampton Community College, to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month. Read more

 

Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Historic Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate, Largest Tax Break for Seniors in Nearly Two Decades

(Aug 04, 2023)

"We are increasing the income limits for the first time in 17 years and we are providing larger rebates for those who qualify," Samuelson said. Read more

 

The 731-space Polk Street Garage music to Musikfest attendees' ears

(Aug 01, 2023)

The funding was secured by state Sen. Boscola, former state Sen. Pat Browne and state Rep. Steve Samuelson. Read more

 

New Polk Street Garage opens on Southside Bethlehem — just in time for Musikfest

(Aug 01, 2023)

State Sen. Lisa Boscola and state Rep. Steve Samuelson together secured about $2.5 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funding. Read more

 

State Rep. Steve Samuelson, Glorilex Vasquez, and Serving the Local Community | Charla Comunitaria

(Jul 28, 2023)

Aurea Ortiz welcomes State Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-135 and Constituent Services Advisor Glorilex Vasquez for a conversation about business in Harrisburg, the state budget, as well as the range of resources and constituent services available at Rep. Samuelson's office in Bethlehem. Read more

 

Infrastructure, Housing, Transportation, and Safety Funding Opportunities

(Jul 05, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment Grant Opportunities
Oct 11, 2023

ArtsQuest backs Pa. bill to end speculative ticket sales that burned some Musikfest fans
Oct 11, 2023

ArtsQuest calls on lawmakers to pass bill to stop third-party ticket selling
Oct 10, 2023

Bill to quash sketchy concert ticket sales gets backing from ArtsQuest, local legislators
Oct 10, 2023

‘It’s common sense’: ArtsQuest gets behind Pa. law that would end speculative ticket sales
Oct 10, 2023

Shapiro Administration Invests $52.5 Million In Recreation And Conservation Projects Across The Commonwealth
Oct 05, 2023

South Bethlehem Greenway link to Saucon Rail Trail boosted with $500K grant
Oct 05, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (10/03/2023)
Oct 03, 2023

PA Secretaries of Aging and Revenue highlight property tax/rent rebate program changes
Sep 22, 2023

Federal funding will help communities get the upper hand on climate change, officials say
Sep 07, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/05/2023)
Sep 05, 2023

'Prepared for the Workforce of Tomorrow': Gov. Shapiro Highlights New Investments During Allentown Visit
Aug 31, 2023

What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro Signing into Law a Historic Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Aug 14, 2023

Gov. Shapiro Signs Bill Expanding PA's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Aug 10, 2023

Honoring Hispanic Heritage with State Rep. Steve Samuelson, Toni Fernandez, and Guillermo Lopez
Aug 05, 2023

Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Historic Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate, Largest Tax Break for Seniors in Nearly Two Decades
Aug 04, 2023

The 731-space Polk Street Garage music to Musikfest attendees' ears
Aug 01, 2023

New Polk Street Garage opens on Southside Bethlehem — just in time for Musikfest
Aug 01, 2023

State Rep. Steve Samuelson, Glorilex Vasquez, and Serving the Local Community | Charla Comunitaria
Jul 28, 2023

Infrastructure, Housing, Transportation, and Safety Funding Opportunities
Jul 05, 2023