Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – North Union Township, Fayette County, has been awarded $400,000 in state funding to restore and stabilize two local streambanks, according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Ryan Warner (R-52), who said the projects will protect water supplies and improve public safety.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Funding for two needed infrastructure improvement projects in the Chambersburg area were awarded today, announced Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), who advocated for the funding.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that would protect living organ donors in Pennsylvania was unanimously approved by the Senate on Tuesday. House Bill 203 now goes to the governor’s desk for his signature.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Tioga County has been awarded a $500,000 state grant to support its Marsh Creek Greenway project in Wellsboro, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) announced today.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) today announced that Rockwood Borough has been awarded a grant of $50,197 to make repairs and upgrades to its flood control system. These funds were approved through the Flood Mitigation Program (FMP), which is administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
Apr. 21, 2021 /
ALLEGHENY – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced that Allegheny County was awarded a Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grant in the amount of $150,000. The Miracle League of the South Hills Inc. requested a Greenways, Trails and Recreation fund grant to improve an existing baseball field in Upper St. Clair Township. The grant will be used for concession stand construction.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. John Yudichak (I-14) today announced the awarding of $250,000 in state funding for infrastructure safety improvements in Lehighton Borough, Carbon County.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Speaker of House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has awarded $149,722 to Jennerstown Borough through the Multimodal Transportation Fund to make improvements to pedestrian safety in the borough.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Pocono Township today was awarded a $127,330 state grant to assist with the completion of a park improvement project, announced Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe).
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Shinglehouse Borough has been awarded a grant of $1.07 million for water system improvements to its No. 2 well, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25).
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) confirmed today that a state grant totaling $100,000 has been awarded for the development of Polk Township Recreation Park in Polk Township, Jefferson County.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
GIRARD – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) and Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) confirmed today that the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has been awarded a grant totaling $63,083 to implement invasive species control efforts within four high-priority, public use recreational sites located in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Two McKean County townships have been awarded a total of $400,000 in state grants for much-needed roadway improvement projects, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced today.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh) today announced a $166,000 grant has been awarded to North Catasauqua Borough for improvements to the Delaware and Lehigh (D&L) Trail.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) and Sen. Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) today announced a $85,966 grant has been awarded to South Whitehall Township for improvements to Vistas Park.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced the release of $20,000 in state funds to Collier Township to add a walking trail at the municipal complex.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Towanda Borough today was awarded a $27,145 state grant to assist with the development of a master plan for its three municipal parks, announced Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna).
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) today in Harrisburg announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved $1 million in grant funding to pay for the construction of access roads necessary for the development of a new business park on Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority land.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced a $75,000 grant has been awarded to East Washington Borough to help make improvements to the Thayer Street Playground and Park Facility.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
HARRRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has added to his responsibilities for the 2021-22 session by being appointed to the Subcommittee on Small Business under House Commerce Committee Chairman Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie).