Enjoy a hot catered brunch with fellow veterans and learn about the various government services available to you. Read more
HARRISBURG, May 9 – Continuing her efforts to ensure the planet remains habitable for future generations, state Rep. Mandy Steele is leading a push to get the state’s new orphan well plugging program up and running. Read more
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Red Cross, community volunteers and local fire companies will be installing smoke alarms throughout Brackenridge and Tarentum. Residents may register for an appointment by calling the American Red Cross at 412-263-5278. Read more
“Not all driveway sealants are created equal. Driveway sealants that are high in PAHs – such as sealants using coal tar – can endanger public health,” Steele said. “The PAHs in a freshly paved parking lot or playground is what gives off that strong odor. With more sealants available that are safer, we should eliminate the sealants that are toxic to the health of Pennsylvanians.” Read more
The shred event provides an opportunity for members of the community to safely dispose of documents containing personal information, thereby protecting them from potential identity theft. Read more
Allegheny Valley School District received $320,250 in combined funding, while Fox Chapel School District received $196,561 and Highlands School District $168,004. Read more
Grant programs open for application. Read more
“This funding further cements the state’s efforts to combat climate change,” said Steele, D-Allegheny. “Since the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions comes from the cars and trucks we drive, moving to electric vehicles will greatly reduce these emissions, but we need to have the infrastructure available to support not only typical daily travel, but also long-distance travel. This is a step in the right direction.” Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Transportation: Automated Red Light Enforcement Transportation Enhancements Grant Program (ARLE Program) Who May Apply: Local governments, planning organizations, or Commonwealth agencies. Use: Eligible uses include, but are not limited to, roadway safety, mobility, and capacity upgrades, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, local technical assistance program projects, and traffic signal improvements. Funds: PennDOT anticipates $32 million available with the intent of funding worthwhile projects that can be completed at a relatively low cost. Application Deadline: A pre-application scoping form is required to be submitted by April 30, 2024. Feedback will be provided by May 31, 2024. The application period will be open from June 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. More information: PennDOT Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Who May Apply: Counties Use: Funds for the proposed program must be used to support restrictive conditions that are imposed as part of a county probation sentence and may be used for needed drug and alcohol-related services, and mental health treatment and supportive services for eligible individuals Funds: Funding is contingent upon the availability of funds in the FY 2024-25 budget. Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Read more
Attendees will have the opportunity to drop off glass bottles, jars and jugs for recycling and receive a reusable tote bag and plant from Steele’s office. Trees from Tree Pittsburgh will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Read more
Steele said counselors are stretched thin through having to provide emotional and behavioral support along with guidance on careers and post-secondary education. She said Pennsylvania is the lone state in the nation without required standardized school counseling. Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Who May Apply: Counties Use: Funds for the proposed program must be used to support restrictive conditions that are imposed as part of a county probation sentence and may be used for needed drug and alcohol-related services, and mental health treatment and supportive services for eligible individuals Funds: Funding is contingent upon the availability of funds in the FY 2024-25 budget. Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 More information: PCCD Website 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 agencies, campus or university police, railroad or street railway police, airport authority police, and county park police. Use: Funding is explicitly to support Act 120 training and recruitment activities for law enforcement officers that will take place between Oct. 19, 2023 and June 30, 2025. Funds: $14 million in Read more
“As the state representative for the 33rd Legislative District, I prioritize investments that put the safety of communities first, and that is why I advocated for more than $1.25 million for our infrastructure,” Steele said. “With Pennsylvania having some of the oldest infrastructure in the country, the 33rd Legislative District would benefit from enhancements to our infrastructure, which include upgrading a traffic signal, constructing a roundabout, and installing sidewalks. These investments will make the townships of Harrison and O’Hara, and Sharpsburg Borough, safer and more accessible.” Read more
“As the mother of four children, I worry about their mental health, just like many parents in the U.S.,” Steele said. “Nearly 65% of students ask for mental health services, and we must equip our schools to meet their needs. This legislation would ensure our students thrive by requiring schools to assess students’ needs and develop a comprehensive plan to address them. By prioritizing our students’ mental health and well-being, we help prepare them to meet life’s challenges with greater resilience.” Read more
Constituents may contact their local police department to report any crimes, and Steele’s office at 724-826-5151 to address any legislative issues relating to community safety. Read more
The co-chairs, as well as Reps. Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware, Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., and Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, modeled Pennsylvania’s Momnibus legislation after federal bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey. Read more
“Today, we took a massive stride toward restricting toxic chemicals, such as PAHs, that threaten our communities, including the health of our youth and our environment,” said Steele, D-Allegheny. “One of my own children suffered health issues, which our pediatrician attributed to coal tar sealant used on my driveway. With more sealants available that are safer, we should not permit the sale of sealants with chemicals toxic to the health of Pennsylvanians or the environment. We must remove sealants high in PAHs from the market.” Read more
State Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Fox Chapel, said the grants for local firefighters and EMS are especially important. Read more
Steele said the funding will lay the groundwork for a riverfront park that will make fishing and boating “more accessible for our neighbors in Cheswick and Tarentum.” Read more
“With more than half a million hunters and approximately 53,000 farms in Pennsylvania, these bills will ensure we continue Pennsylvania’s hunting heritage, aid farmers, conserve our forests and enrich the commonwealth’s economy,” Steele said. “Hunters are instrumental to conserving the environment. Through these packages of bills, we may embrace our hunting heritage, as well as work with farmers, which represent one of Pennsylvania’s largest industries, while helping to nurture thriving forests.” Read more
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
Please use the form below to sign up for email updates. By completing this form you are acknowledging your request to receive periodic email updates.
By completing this form, you are verifying your request to opt in for email updates.
Thank you. Your email signup has been sent. You should start getting emails within 24 hours.
Please use the form below to email Rep. Mandy Steele.
Thank you. Your feedback has been sent.
1296 Pittsburgh StreetCheswick, PA 15024-1445
P*: (724) 826-5151P: 1 (833) 321-5655
F*: (724) 826-5147
Hours of Operation - Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
414 Corbet StSuite 105Tarentum, PA 15084-1822
P*: (724) 409-4034
Hours of Operation - Monday through Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
111 B East WingHarrisburg, PA 17120
P*: (717) 705-7141
F*: (717) 780-6024