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Senator Nick Miller’s Statement on Major Arena Soccer League Team Coming to the PPL Center
April 9, 2026 - Senator Nick Miller issues the following statement on today’s announcement: “Soccer is a global sport that has united communities for generations, and now Downtown Allentown and the Lehigh Valley will finally have a team to call their own...
New Life for Former Scranton Times-Tribune Site: Senator Marty Flynn Highlights $15 Million Investment Bringing 58 Jobs to Scott Township
SCRANTON, PA − April 8, 2026 − Senator Marty Flynn (D-22) today highlighted a major economic development announcement from Governor Josh Shapiro that will bring new jobs and economic activity to Scott Township in Lackawanna County, located within the 22nd Senatorial...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Announces Nearly $2 Million in Keystone Grants for Libraries in the 43rd District
PITTSBURGH, PA – April 7, 2026 − Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa announces $1,900,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries benefitting three libraries in the 43rd Senatorial District. Keystone grants...
State Senator Steve Santarsiero Statement on PECO’s Proposed Rate Increase
April 1, 2026 − The following is attributable to Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10): “Families across Bucks County are facing a real cost-of-living crisis, made worse by skyrocketing gas prices; PECO’s proposed rate increase is simply out of touch with that reality,”...
Leaders Announce Almost $15 Million Investment to Replace Versailles Avenue Viaduct in McKeesport
McKeesport, PA – April 1, 2026 – Federal, state, and local leaders gathered today at the closed Versailles Avenue Viaduct in McKeesport to announce a $14.75 million investment to replace it and restore a critical connection for thousands of residents and commuters....
Housing For All: PA Senators Highlight Efforts to Ensure Fair and Accessible Housing in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA – April 1, 2026 – To mark the first day of Fair Housing Month, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Montgomery/Delaware) and Senator Nikil Saval (D-1, Philadelphia) introduced Senate Resolution 260, recognizing April as “Fair Housing Month” in...
Latest Grant Announcements
Sens. Williams, Fontana and Rep. Powell Celebrate $3 Million Investment in Historic Mt. Alvernia Reuse Project
Pittsburgh, Pa. − April 6, 2026 − The Mt. Alvernia redevelopment project has received $3 million from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Mixed-Use Revitalization Grant Program. Senators Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Wayne Fontana...
Senator Fontana Announces Higher Education Grants
Pittsburgh – April 2, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced that the Community College of Allegheny County and Point Park University were each awarded $150,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for scholarships and programing for students...
Senator Nick Miller Announces $40,000 to Second Harvest Food of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania to Support Local Veterans
March 27, 2026 – Today, Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced a $40,000 Veterans’ Trust Fund grant to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania. The funding, part of an $804,973 statewide investment by...
Senator Miller Announces $250,000 to Strengthen Lehigh and Northampton Counties Against Cyber Attacks
March 19, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today a $250,000 grant to support Lehigh and Northampton counties in strengthening their defenses against cyberattacks, ransomware, and data breaches through a partnership with Concurrent...
Senator Hughes Announces New Funding for Public Defenders in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
March 19, 2026 − Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced over $250,000 in new funding for public defenders and indigent defense offices in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The money was awarded from the Pennsylvania Commission...
Schwank Announces $762,773 in Grant Funding for Berks County Communities
Reading, PA − March 18, 2026 − State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) today announced $762,773 in Local Share Account – Category 4 Facilities Program grant funding for 11 projects in the 11th Senatorial District. The Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming...