Pickett, Baker Announce More Than $2.5 Million in State Funding Support of Community Projects, Programs in Wyoming County

Jan. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced the awarding of more than $2.5 million in state tax credits for four community improvement projects and programs in Wyoming County. The funding support was made available through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).

Kuzma, Others Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Pennsylvanians Overcome Medical Debt

Jan. 16, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Andrew Kuzma (R-Allegheny/Washington) joined Reps. Arvind Venkat (D-Allegheny), Nate Davidson (D-Dauphin/Cumberland), Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia), Bridget M. Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna), Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) and Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) in introducing a bipartisan bill that would create the Pennsylvania Medical Debt Relief Program.

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.