October 11, 2023
Lawmakers with the state’s Basic Education Funding Commission (BEFC) heard testimony Wednesday in Pittsburgh on the needs of high school career and technical (CTE) programs. Surrounded by fire engines, ambulances and police vehicles used by Pittsburgh Public Schools’...
October 11, 2023
As part of a series of statewide hearings on education funding in Pennsylvania, lawmakers heard from educators in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, who told them of the needs that schools in western Pennsylvania have, including special education funding, pre-kindergarten...
October 11, 2023
Legislature State officials tour communities ravaged by July storm in Berks (readingeagle.com) Pennsylvania bills would implement harsher penalties for swatting calls (abc27.com) ‘EMS is a must’: Pa. EMS departments struggle with funding, staffing and...
October 10, 2023
PHILADELPHIA – October 10, 2023 – State Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10), Tina Tartaglione (D-2), Jimmy Dillon (D-5) and John Kane (D-9), and representatives from the building trades announced Build Better PA, a package of bills to promote fairness, quality, and...
October 10, 2023
This week, the state’s Basic Education Funding Commission (BEFC) will meet in Pittsburgh to gather testimony from educators and education advocates on the state of public education in Pennsylvania. Considering the Commonwealth Court’s ruling this year declaring the...
October 10, 2023
Legislature Berks leaders react to violence in Middle East | Berks Regional News | wfmz.com Junior League of Reading’s 100th Year of Service Focuses on Menstrual Equity – BCTV Israel-Hamas war updates: Hundreds attend ‘Philly Stands with Israel”...
October 6, 2023
Fort Washington, Pa. – October 6, 2023 — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) has announced more than $2.3 million in grant funding for local projects awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR’s) Community...
October 6, 2023
October 6, 2023
ROYERSFORD − October 6, 2023 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today announced that eight projects in Senate District 44 received over $1.3 million in state grant funding to create new recreational opportunities and conserve natural spaces. ...
October 6, 2023
Harrisburg, PA Senator John Kane is pleased to announce the allocation of grant funding for conservation projects in the 9th District. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has awarded grants to various organizations and...
