The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2024 semester. Applications are due on March 1, 2024 . The Fellowship Program is based in Pennsylvania’s magnificent Capitol Building in Harrisburg . Fellows are assigned to work in House Standing Committees or House Leadership offices, are compensated for their work (which may also include college credit) and are provided the opportunities to draft and present their own legislation, attend meet-and-greets with various public officials and staff, and tour some of the Commonwealth’s historic public spaces, to name a few. Qualified applicants will be: College undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or law school students; Enrolled in a Pennsylvania college/university, or a Pennsylvania resident enrolled in an out-of-state institution; and Pursuing any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If you know of any college students who would benefit from the Fellowship Program, please feel free to invite them to visit the website at: www.pahousefellowship.us . Applications can be submitted via email at: pahousefellowship@pabmc.net . Read more
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
HARRISBURG, Dec. 19 – State Rep. Greg Scott is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in his mission of fair state funding with $2.9 million in grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The projects range from water and sewer improvement projects to arts and culture organizations. "As your representative, my promise is to advocate fiercely to ensure that our region receives its fair share of state funding,” said Scott, D-Montgomery. “By securing these resources, we empower our community to thrive and address its unique needs. These funds will improve on the region’s quality of life and further strengthen our commitment to the community. Together, we build a stronger and more prosperous future for everyone." Grants were awarded to the following: $1.45 million – to the Conshohocken Borough Authority for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant located in Conshohocken Borough. $468,225 – to the Norristown Municipal Waste Authority for the replacement and relocation of wastewater treatment plant equipment located in Norristown Borough. $467,800 – to the Norristown Storm Water Authority for a storm water improvement project located in Norristown Borough. $369,750 – to the East Norriton-Plymouth-Whitpain Joint Sewer Authority to replace an existing Scum Concentrator at the wastewater treatment plant in Plymouth Township. $10,000 – to Expressive Path Inc. to establish new programs Read more
Join us TOMORROW, Saturday, Oct. 28, for a paper shredding event! We’re teaming up with Conshohocken Council President Colleen Leonard, Mayor Yaniv Aronson and state Sen. Vincent Hughes to help you declutter responsibly. Swing by between 10 a.m. – noon (or until the truck is full) at Quaker Park Business Complex, 901 E. Hector St., Conshohocken. Read more
Have you RSVP’d for Boo at the Zoo?? ?? Join us next Thursday for a Resource Fair and Halloween Costume party with the animals at the Elmwood Park Zoo. Head to www.RepGregScot.com/events to let us know your coming!Bring your kids or grandkids and have a wholesome ?? SPOOKY fun time! Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 3 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D- Montgomery, was appointed to the PA House Labor and Industry Committee on Monday, Oct. 2. “I am honored to have been appointed by Speaker Joanna McClinton to the House Labor and Industry Committee, I am eager to begin engaging in conversation with my fellow committee members about raising the minimum wage, establishing an RCO, and get started on the people's business." Scott said. “We will fight for workers' rights and consider legislation to ensure that Pennsylvania workers receive the compensation, benefits, and protections to which they are entitled and deserve." In addition to the House Labor and Industry Committee, Scott also serves on the Finance, Gaming Oversight, Insurance, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees. Read more
I hope to see you TOMORROW Saturday, Sept. 23, for my comprehensive heart screening event for students! Still need to register? Head to www.RepGregScott.com/events and register your student now! Read more
There are limited spots remaining for my ??? Sept. 23 Comprehensive Heart Screening event, for more info and to pre-register, visit www.RepGregScott.com/Events. Stay connected with your district, other community events and legislative updates, and more with my weekly E-blast. ?? Read more
Just two weeks away from our FREE Heart Screening event! Read more
This week I traveled to Toronto, Canada as a part of a 7-member bi-partisan delegation representing the Pennsylvania General Assembly at the International Council of State Governments conference. Read more
HARRISBURG, Aug. 22 – State Rep. Greg Scott along with Simon’s Heart, Jefferson Health and the Norristown Area School District are hosting a free student athlete heart screening after the local deaths of five student athletes due to sudden cardiac arrest. To call attention to the importance of screening for sudden cardiac arrest, Scott will hold a free Community Heart Health Screening event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 23 on the Roosevelt Campus of Norristown Area High School. The event is intended for kids aged 14-25 and will offer heart screenings, blood pressure screening, stroke education, flu shots and more. Students can also have their PIAA physical completed for the 2023-24 school year at the event. Pre-registration is required. Scott will discuss the benefits of heart screening and his new legislation promoting it during a news conference at an in-person pre-registration event 5 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area High School. Pre-registration can also be completed online here . Scott is leading a legislative push to require electrocardiograms for students to perform in athletics, from first enrollment and biannually through high school graduation. “Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among student athletes,” said Scott, D-Montgomery. “Despite the lethality and prevalence of the condition, there is no requirement that students be screened for its risk factors. With at least five local Read more
Join my office and our partners for a free community health screening for ages 14-25 on Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pre-reigistration is recommended and can be completed online at: Community Health Screening Appointment We will be offering heart screening, blood pressure screening, smoking cesation, glucose screening, stroke education, mental health resources, and more! Read more
Join me from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. this Sunday for my Summertime Family Festival and Resource Fair! A fun day with food, vendors, music, special performances, access to the Zoo and animals and so much more. Office staff will be available to answer any state-related questions. Read more
The state Senate reconvened yesterday to finalize the General Appropriations portion of the state budget, HB 611, which was sent to them on July 5. The Senate signed the bill, sending it to Governor Shapiro, who signed it into law, but vetoed a private school voucher appropriation. Read more
Norristown is ranked as the #1 most diverse suburb in Pennsylvania, Main Street alone features an international array of ethnic foods including Korean/Japanese, Chinese, Mexican, Ethiopian, Vietnamese, and Italian. Hosted by the Municipality at vonC Brewing Co., local food vendors will sell $5 tasting portions to guests in the courtyard, while they enjoy specialty drinks, backyard games and live music. What better way to celebrate and experience the diversity of Norristown than with good food and cold beer on a warm summer night. Come for the food, stay for the fun! For more information contact thenry@norristown.org Vendor Application: Taste of Norristown Vendor Application 2023 Read more
My legislation would require any manufacturer of firefighters’ jackets, pants, helmets, and respiratory equipment to include warning labels on products that contain PFOS or PFOA, two types of forever chemicals, and explain why the gear contains the chemicals. Read more
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Check out this week's email blast to find out more about my FREE Septa Senior Ride Free Card Clinics this month and other upcoming events throughout the district! Read more
Come out to Elmwood Park Zoo for free admission for Norristown residents. Read more
Rep. Scott to host a community conversation about the Covanta Waste to Energy Plant in Plymouth Meeting. Read more
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