Bonner: Mercer County Historical Society Awarded $5,000

Jan. 15, 2025 /

GROVE CITY - Today, Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) shared that the Mercer County Historical Society has been awarded a $5,000 grant from America250PA as part of the first round of Semiquincentennial Grants.

Marcell, Labs, Hogan Announce State Funding for MBIT Welding Equipment

Jan. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) and Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) announce the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded an $85,000 grant through the Career and Technical Education Equipment Grant program that will allow for the purchase of new welding equipment, enabling students to develop advanced skills in automation and manufacturing.

Marcell, Labs, Hogan Announce State Funding for MBIT Welding Equipment

Jan. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) and Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) announce the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded an $85,000 grant through the Career and Technical Education Equipment Grant program that will allow for the purchase of new welding equipment, enabling students to develop advanced skills in automation and manufacturing.

Marcell, Labs, Hogan Announce State Funding for MBIT Welding Equipment

Jan. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) and Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) announce the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) has been awarded an $85,000 grant through the Career and Technical Education Equipment Grant program that will allow for the purchase of new welding equipment, enabling students to develop advanced skills in automation and manufacturing.

$1.2 Million in Funding for Lawrence County Social Services to Combat Housing Crisis, Says Brown

Jan. 15, 2025 /

LAWRENCE COUNTY – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) today announced Lawrence County Social Services Inc., a local nonprofit organization, has been awarded $1.2 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). This grant will support a regional project aimed at alleviating the housing crisis in western Pennsylvania, providing vital assistance to more than 600 households through emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing and street outreach services.

D’Orsie Announces Committee Assignments

Jan. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) today announced his appointments to serve on four House committees for the 2025-26 Legislative Session: Commerce, Communications and Technology, Education, and Labor and Industry.

Shaffer: A.W. Beattie Career Center Awarded $85,000

Jan. 14, 2025 /

WEXFORD - Today, Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) shared that the A.W. Beattie Carrer Center in Allegheny County has been awarded an $85,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) through the Career and Technical Centers (CTCs) Competitive Equipment Grants program.

Cutler Announces Grants for Area Charities

Jan. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) today announced that Solid Rock Youth Ministries in Quarryville and The Factory Ministries in Paradise have received grants from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).

Gaydos Announces $535,000 in Grants for Parkway West CTC

Jan. 14, 2025 /

OAKDALE – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) is pleased to announce two major grants for Parkway West Career and Technology Center (CTC) totaling $535,000. These funds will support the center's efforts to enhance educational opportunities and strengthen the local workforce.

Twardzik, Argall Announce Career and Technical Education Grant for Schuylkill Technology Centers

Jan. 14, 2025 /

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. David Argall (R-29) announced Schuylkill Technology Centers (STC) will receive $81,098 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). This funding, part of more than $4.5 million awarded statewide to 58 career and technical centers (CTCs) and school districts, aims to support students in achieving success through career and technical education programs.

Kozak: Nearly $150,000 awarded to Beaver Falls CDC

Jan. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Roman Kozak (R-Beaver) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development awarded $148,500 to the Beaver Falls Community Development Corporation (CDC). This funding was awarded through the Neighborhood Assistance Program, which provides tax credits to businesses that contribute to nonprofit organizations’ efforts to revitalize communities.

Grimm Krupa, Warner: $85,000 Awarded to Fayette County CTI

Jan. 14, 2025 /

MCCLELLANDTOWN – Reps. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded an $85,000 grant to the Fayette County Career and Technical Institute (CTI). The funding is for updating or purchasing equipment used in approved career and technical education programs.

Cook Announces Grants for Greene County Community Initiatives

Jan. 14, 2025 /

GREENE - Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) is pleased with the recent announcement by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), which will award two separate Greene County initiatives nearly $300,000 in grants. This funding aims to revitalize distressed areas and improve the lives of low-income individuals.

Jones Invites Residents to His Open House

Jan. 14, 2025 /

ELIZABETHTOWN – Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) invites residents of the 98th Legislative District to his upcoming Open House. The free event will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 4-6:30 p.m. at his office, located at 222. S. Market St. (Suite 103) in Elizabethtown.