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HARRISBURG, June 30 – The Pennsylvania House today passed a bill that would classify a naloxone-resistant animal sedative, medetomidine, as a Schedule III drug. According to the bill’s prime sponsors, state Reps. Greg Scott and Liz Hanbidge, both of Montgomery County, this is a strategic move to stop the use of medetomidine in street drugs. “We’re seeing increased use of medetomidine in fentanyl and fentanyl-related overdoses,” said Scott. “This is hugely dangerous. Unlike other sedatives that made it to the street drug market, medetomidine doesn’t respond to naloxone – people who overdose on medetomidine-laced fentanyl have a significantly higher risk of dying because overdose-reversing medicines don’t work.” Medetomidine is a non-opioid sedative used by veterinarians. It is not approved for use in people. But data now shows that up to 80 percent of fentanyl samples tested in Pennsylvania contain it, increasing the risk of overdose for people who illegally use fentanyl. “The rapid spread of medetomidine in Pennsylvania's illicit drug supply presents a serious and growing threat to public safety. This dangerous veterinary sedative makes overdoses more difficult to treat, puts first responders at greater risk, and places additional strain on our emergency medical system. As legislators, we have a responsibility to respond before more lives are lost, and that Read more
HARRISBURG, June 29 – The state House today voted unanimously to update the Pennsylvania Child Labor Act to allow 14- and 15-year-old emergency service volunteers to engage in training and firefighting activities until 10 p.m. on any night of the year. The bill’s prime sponsor, state Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, said that this change will help support the pipeline of trained volunteers needed to respond to community emergencies. “By some estimates, Pennsylvania has one-tenth of the volunteer firefighters we had in the 1970s,” Scott said. “Many of our emergency response organizations are chronically understaffed and unable to respond efficiently to calls. It’s a bad situation, and without action, it’s only going to get worse.” Under the state’s Child Labor Act, minors can engage in training or firefighting activities until 10 p.m. the night before a school day. Yet on weekends, holidays and over summer academic breaks, that curfew is only 9 p.m. “The difference between school nights and non-school nights is an oversight that prevents engaged, ambitious young people from helping their communities after an arbitrary timepoint. Making their curfew 10 p.m. all year is a small change that can make a huge difference in an emergency,” Scott said. Under state law, youth may join a volunteer fire company as young as age 14 with Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Emergency Management Agency: Nonprofit Security Grant Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations Use: Provides funding for physical and cybersecurity enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high-risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack. Funds: This program is funded through FEMA using federal dollars. The maximum award request is $200,000. Application Deadline: July 14, 2026 More information: PEMA Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2026 First Chance Trust Fund Who May Apply: Eligibility for these funds is open to any school district identified as having statistically higher high school dropout and incarceration rates based on data from the PA Department of Education and the PA Department of Corrections. Please refer to Appendix A for a full listing of eligible school districts. Use: Direct financial support to eligible students via scholarship, administrative support directly related to the administration of student scholarships and connecting at-risk youth with community-based organizations, or community-based organization (CBO) direct programming support. Funds: A total of $3.3 million in state funding is being made available to support this initiative. PCCD anticipates awarding up to $150,000 per grantee for an initial two-year project period. Application Deadline: August 11, 2026 More Read more
State Rep. Greg Scott today announced the House Commerce Committee approved his bill that would allow more electric vehicle manufacturers to sell directly to consumers in Pennsylvania. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 11 – Members of the Pennsylvania House Fire & EMS Caucus today issued the following statements on the Pennsylvania House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee’s approval of H.B. 2394 : “Our volunteer and professional firefighters put their lives on the line every time they respond to an emergency call. There are obvious risks when your job is to run toward a fire instead of away from it, said Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery. “Still, among the leading causes of death for firefighters is not just fire-related injury, but cancer. Cancer we now know is caused by repeated exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, like PFAS, found in firefighting foams and protective gear. “Today’s committee approval of Representative Ciresi’s legislation to ensure all firefighters have access to annual cancer screenings is an important step in protecting our firefighting community and their families. I applaud the committee’s recognition of this often-invisible occupational hazard and their dedication to our volunteer and professional firefighters statewide.” "Cancer is a devastating diagnosis. But if caught early and treatment can start, outcomes can be greatly improved,” said Rep. Lisa Borowski, co-chair of the caucus. “Our first responders put their lives on the line every time they respond to Read more
HARRISBURG, June 10 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, today announced that his legislation that would extend the working hours for minors serving as volunteer emergency service members was approved by the Pa. House Labor & Industry Committee. Under the state’s current Child Labor Act, minors can engage in training or firefighting activities until 10 p.m. the night before a school day. Yet on weekends, holidays, and over summer academic breaks, that curfew is only 9 p.m. Scott’s bill would extend the training and firefighting curfew for minors to 10 p.m. any night of the year. “This is a small change to our Child Labor Act that will make it easier for minors to get the training they need to excel at emergency response and better serve their communities,” said Scott. “Our volunteer emergency service organizations have historically low membership right now, and it impacts their response times. Adequately training minors who volunteer and show interest in supporting their neighborhoods in this way is vital to the future of these organizations.” Under state law, youth may join a volunteer fire company as young as age 14, with written consent from a parent or guardian. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 9 – State Reps. Greg Scott and Liz Hanbidge, both D-Montgomery, today announced the Pa. House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee advanced their bill (H.B. 2529) that would classify the veterinary medicine medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance. Medetomidine is a non-opioid sedative used by veterinarians. It is not approved for use in people. But data now shows that up to 80 percent of fentanyl samples tested in Pennsylvania contain it, increasing the risk of overdose for people who illegally use fentanyl. “Today’s vote is an important first step in getting control of medetomidine’s use in the illegal drug market,” said Scott. “Too many lives are lost to opioids as it is. We don’t need these animal sedatives added to the mix and making it harder to reverse overdoses.” According to Scott, a concern with medetomidine is that its sedative effects do not wear off if the overdose-reversing drug naloxone is used – though the lawmakers caution that in any suspected opioid overdose, naloxone should still be administered. In 2024, Pennsylvania designated another sedative drug, xylazine, a Schedule III controlled substance. In response, the use of xylazine in street drugs declined. The representatives hope repeating this tactic with medetomidine will have the same impact. “The growing presence of Read more
HARRISBURG, June 8 — State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, today announced that the PA House passed his bill that would ban toxic PFAS forever chemicals from high-contact consumer products in Pennsylvania. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are synthetic chemicals linked to a range of serious health risks, including cancer, immune-system suppression, pregnancy-related hypertension, reduced fertility, and more. House Bill 2145 would ban the use of PFAS in the manufacture of many daily-use household products, including cosmetics, dental floss, infant and children’s products, and menstrual pads and tampons. According to Scott, the focus on cosmetics, dental floss, menstrual products and many products used to care for children and babies is due to their daily, high-contact use. “Pennsylvania’s legislature has been taking steps to reduce PFAS exposure in a variety of situations, and I’m proud to see my bill pass the House in our latest step to protect our residents from these harmful chemicals,” said Scott. “If we continue to allow toxic substances to be used in products that are intended for our most sensitive skin areas, or in products used daily by babies -- we’re not protecting Pennsylvanians. Over a lifetime of use, that’s too significant a risk of health complications. “This bill targets a specific group of consumer products Read more
There is no single solution to youth violence, but there is one thing we know for certain: Doing nothing is not an option. Read more
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 Department of Environmental Protection: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program Who May Apply: Pennsylvania residents whose total household income is below 400 percent of the Federal Income Poverty Level. Use: This program provides a rebate to Pennsylvanians who purchase or lease alternative fuel vehicles. Funds: Rebates vary depending on type of vehicle purchased. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and evaluated on a first come, first served basis as long as funds remain available. Please note applications must be received within six months of the date of the vehicle purchase. More information: DEP Website Department of Environmental Protection: WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Childcare Lead testing and Reduction Grant Who May Apply: Childcare facilities and schools located in Pennsylvania with 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
“It’s fitting that we honor E. Pearl Smith in this way because her life was about bridging connections in our community. She made the road a little easier for folks who look like me and who came from our neighborhood. It’s more than a bridge, it’s about her legacy,” said Scott, D-Montgomery. “I had the honor of knowing her not just through the education experience as a student in Norristown Area School District but also as a member of Mt. Zion AME Church. She stood firm in her faith and she taught us the value of faith even in difficult times. She carried out a life of service with integrity and honesty while raising a family, and she did it all with poise and elegance. It’s an honor to have been able to vote with my colleagues on the legislation that names this bridge after E. Pearl Smith.” Read more
Data now shows that up to 80 percent of fentanyl samples tested in Pennsylvania contain medetomidine, increasing the risk of overdose for people who illegally use fentanyl. Read more
State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, congratulates Gianna Morgan-Johnson on being awarded the 2025-26 Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Foundation James R. Roebuck Scholarship. Read more
HARRISBURG, May 8 -- Members of the Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus today announced the introduction of legislation to strengthen and protect voting rights for Pennsylvanians in response to recent federal court decisions weakening key protections under the Voting Rights Act of 1965. For decades, the Voting Rights Act protected Black voters and other minority communities from discriminatory practices such as racial gerrymandering, voter intimidation and barriers designed to suppress participation in the democratic process. However, the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais and Tennessee, increased the burden required to challenge discriminatory voting maps, placing minority voters at greater risk of having their voting power diluted. In response, the proposed legislation would establish stronger protections in Pennsylvania law to safeguard fair representation and equal access to the ballot box. “The Voting Rights Act was the cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement and has been foundational in the building of a multiracial democracy. And now that democracy is put at risk. Our ancestors fought and died for these protections, and the United States Supreme Court has whisked those sacrifices away with the wave of a hand; silencing the voices of voters that lawmakers will simply choose not to listen to, said state Rep. Napoleon Nelson, chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. Read more
NORRISTOWN, May 1 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, today announced a $5,000 grant awarded to Greener Partners, slated to expand a youth-centered garden program at Gemma Services’ Residential Treatment Program in Plymouth Meeting. “Programs like Gemma Services’ play a critical role in caring for kids who have faced loss, trauma, and significant challenges,” said Scott. “I am deeply grateful for this support of their ‘Gardening for Environmental Justice’ program.” The program provides hands-on education in the garden at Gemma Services’ campus. Gemma Services’ residential program serves children and adolescents ages 6 to 14, providing treatment and skill-building when significant trauma leads to behaviors that prevent them from living safely at home. The funding is part of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Education Grants Program, which dedicates 5% of DEP-imposed pollution fines and penalties to environmental education in Pennsylvania. Read more
State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, today announced that his bill banning toxic PFAS forever chemicals from high-contact consumer products in Pennsylvania was approved by the House Consumer Protection Committee, advancing to the full House of Representatives for further consideration. Read more
NORRISTOWN, April 17 – State Rep. Greg Scott and 50 of his fellow National Guardsmen this week donated 1,200 pounds of food products that had been carried on their backs during a long-distance endurance race known as the Norwegian Ruck. Norwegian Ruck events invite members of the National Guard to test their endurance by racing one another over a long distance, while carrying rucksacks weighing at least 24 pounds. Soldiers who complete the event earn a badge to add to their uniform. Last weekend’s race covered 18.6 miles of the Schuylkill River Trail. “Rather than carry our typical gear in our rucksacks, we decided to fill them with nonperishable food items that could then be donated to community food pantries,” said Scott. The event was organized by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion’s Delta Company, of which Scott is a member. The food was donated to Norristown’s Patrician Society and a local homeless shelter. Norristown’s fire department was on hand at the end of the race and during the donation drop off to help move the large quantity of food. “The race was a great opportunity to build camaraderie within our unit, test our individual endurance, and give back to the community all at once,” said Scott. “Why not use a little healthy competition to support the health of our Read more
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