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Senator Nikil Saval, Rep. Ben Waxman, Friends of Rittenhouse Square Celebrate Lawn Restoration Project
Philadelphia, PA − March 17, 2024 − Today, State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Ben Waxman joined the Friends of Rittenhouse Square to update and celebrate the ongoing work on behalf of one of Philadelphia’s most beloved parks. “One of the oldest...
Pennsylvania Lottery Upgrading to New Systems; Players’ Ability to Buy Tickets to be Impacted, Sen. Nick Miller Advises
March 16, 2024 − The Pennsylvania Lottery will be updating to new systems, impacting consumers’ ability to purchase tickets after midnight on Monday, March 18, until late into the day on Tuesday, March 19, Sen. Nick Miller advised residents today. “I recognize...
Schwank Applauds Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Grant Funding for the Reading School District
Reading − March 15, 2024 − Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced $39 million in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act grant funding for 36 school districts, including $1,833,360 for the Reading School District. The federal Bipartisan Safer...
Senator Hughes and Pennsylvania Leaders Mark Historic Milestone for PA Public Defense and Criminal Justice
Philadelphia, PA – March 15, 2024 − Senator Hughes hosted a press conference with fellow lawmakers and legal leaders from across Pennsylvania to recognize a historic milestone for Pennsylvania public defense and the overall equality of the Commonwealth’s criminal...
Sen. Fontana Statement on Threat of Tax Reassessment Lawsuit
Pittsburgh – March 15, 2024 − Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement regarding Pittsburgh Public Schools threat to take legal action against Allegheny County to force a property tax reassessment: I understand the budget situation that...
Democratic Leader Jay Costa Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Energy Plan
PITTSBURGH − March 13, 2024 − Today, Governor Josh Shapiro outlined his new Energy Plan, which is intended to cut costs and create jobs. In response, Democratic Leader Jay Costa releases the following statement: “I applaud the Governor for restarting a...
Latest Grant Announcements
Sen. Nick Miller and Rep. Peter Schweyer Announce Canal Park Boat Launch to Receive Funding to Upgrade Site Plan and Engineering Design
March 12, 2024 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Rep. Peter Schweyer (D-Lehigh) today announced that Canal Park in Allentown will receive a grant for the boat launch upgrade site plan and engineering design from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission....
North Catasauqua Borough to Receive $15,000 in Grant Funding for Law Enforcement Recruitment, Sen. Nick Miller Announces
March 12, 2024 − North Catasauqua Borough will receive a grant of $15,000 from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for law enforcement recruitment, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today. “Public safety is a vital component in...
Sen. Nick Miller Announces More Than $1.2 Million in State Funding for Affordable Housing in Northampton County
March 8, 2024 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that two affordable housing projects in Northampton County will receive funding via the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, part of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic...
Sen. Lindsey Williams, Shaler North Hills Library Announce $149,452 in Grant Funding
Pittsburgh, Pa. − February 22, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that the Shaler North Hills Library has received a $149,145.50 Keystone Grant for Public Library Facilities. Shaler North Hills Library is one of 17 libraries across Pennsylvania to...
Senator Kearney Celebrates $427K in Grants for Delco Fire & EMS Departments
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – February 22, 2024 – State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced $427,311 in grants for 22 fire companies and one ambulance corps in the 26th District. This funding is made possible thanks to the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s...
Sen. Lindsey Williams Announces Over $750,000 in Grant Funding for Local EMS and Fire; Emphasizes Need for Additional Funding
Pittsburgh, Pa. − February 20, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services throughout Senate District 38 have received $764,272. 46 in operational grant funding through the Office of the State Fire...