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State Senators Highlight Name Change Reform Legislative Package on International Transgender Day of Visibility
Harrisburg, PA – March 31, 2023 – Recently, a group of Pennsylvania Senators have reintroduced a Legislative Package aimed at easing the burdens that Pennsylvanians face when legally changing their name. The Name Change Reform Package, introduced by Senators Amanda M....
Following Historic ’22-’23 PA Budget Investment in Affordable & Workforce Housing, Applications are *LIVE* for Key Funding Program
HARRISBURG, PA – MARCH 30, 2023: Today, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced applications have officially opened for the Housing Options Grant Program-Multi-family (HOP-MF) Program. The $100 million...
Senator Collett’s North Wales District Office Closing March 31, Relocating to Fort Washington
North Wales, Pa. – March 30, 2023– Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) and her team are moving out of their North Wales district office, located in the Gwynedd Corporate Center (1180 Welsh Rd, Suite 130, North Wales, PA 19454). Their final day at this location...
Senators Saval and Street Announce Legislation to Prohibit Use of Private Contractors in Enforcing Evictions
Philadelphia, PA- March 30, 2023- In response to the shooting of a Philadelphia resident by a private contractor during an attempted eviction, Senators Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia County) and Sharif Street (D–Philadelphia County) today announced legislation to ensure...
Brewster, Local Leaders Rename Vandergrift Bridge for Local Sports Legend
Vandergrift, March 28, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster joined local officials and community leaders in North Vandergrift today to dedicate a local bridge to a hometown hero. The Vandergrift Bridge, spanning the Kiski River between the borough and Parks Township, is now...
Senator Costa, Mayor Gainey, Representative Innamorato Champion Tax Breaks for Pittsburgh’s Longtime Owner Occupied Properties, Call for Swift Passage
PITTSBURGH, PA: Today, State Senator Jay Costa, Mayor Ed Gainey, and Representative Sara Innamorato gathered to call for the speedy passage of the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP) in order to protect homeowners living in areas with rapidly...
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PCCD Acts on Brewster’s Efforts to Increase School Safety
Harrisburg, March 30, 2023 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today announced the commitment by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) of nearly $5 million to improve school security and training while work continues on other aspects of school safety....
Senator Cappelletti announces Willow Park Preserve awarded $89,500 to restore Willows Mansion in Radnor Township
Norristown, PA – March 28, 2023 – Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Montgomery/Delaware) recently announced Willow Park Preserve has received a state grant for $89,500 to aid Willows Park Preserve in their mission to restore, maintain, and operate the Willows...
Senator Jay Costa, Representative Aerion Abney Announce over $775,000 in Grant Funding
PITTSBURGH, PA – Today, Senator Jay Costa and Representative Aerion Abney are proud to announce $775,973 in grant funding within their legislative districts in Multimodal Transportation Fund Grants and Statewide Local Share Account Grants through the Commonwealth...
Senator Jay Costa, Representative La’Tasha Mayes Announce $258,341 in Grant Funding
PITTSBURGH, PA – Today, Senator Jay Costa and Representative La’Tasha Mayes are proud to announce $258,341 in grant funding within their legislative districts in Multimodal Transportation Fund Grants and Statewide Local Share Account Grants through the Commonwealth...
Senator Jay Costa, Representative Dan Frankel Announce $88,573 in Grant Funding
PITTSBURGH, PA – Today, Senator Jay Costa and Representative Dan Frankel are proud to announce $88,573 in grant funding within their legislative districts in Multimodal Transportation Fund Grants and Statewide Local Share Account Grants through the Commonwealth...
Senator Jay Costa, Representative Joe McAndrew Announce Nearly $400,000 in Grant Funding
PITTSBURGH, PA – Today, Senator Jay Costa and Representative Joe McAndrew are proud to announce $398,265 in grant funding within their legislative districts in Multimodal Transportation Fund Grants and Statewide Local Share Account Grants through the Commonwealth...