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HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to combat child abuse and exploitation, state House lawmakers on Monday passed legislation (H.B. 2175) that would create a permanent Office of Child …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Establish Permanent Office of Child Advocate Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A new state funding grant of $75,000 will aid Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) in supporting homeless prevention programs and housing stability initiatives in southern Chester …
New State Funding Boosts Housing Stability Efforts in Southern Chester County Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — State Representative Christina Sappey (D-Chester) invites the residents of the 158th Legislative District to a Transportation Town Hall on Wednesday, June 12, at 7 p.m. The event …
State Rep. Christina Sappey to Host Transportation Town Hall Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania House lawmakers passed a bill yesterday that would make it mandatory for insurers to cover telemedicine services. Introduced by Representative Christina Sappey, the legislation comes as …
Pennsylvania Moves to Mandate Telemedicine Coverage with House Bill 1512 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant boost to local infrastructure, state officials announced this week the approval of a $750,000 grant aimed at enhancing transportation in East Marlborough Township, Chester …
Chester County Roads to See Major Upgrades with $750,000 State Grant Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant boost to environmental conservation efforts in Chester County, the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC) has been awarded more than $200,000 in state grants. The …
Chester County’s Red Clay Alliance Secures Over $200K in State Grants for Vital Environmental Initiatives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey and State Sen. John Kane, both Democrats from Chester County, have announced that more than $200,000 in state grants have been awarded to …
Chester County Secures Over $200,000 in State Grants for Crucial Flood Mitigation Efforts Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Kennett Square Borough recently announced it has been awarded a state grant of over half a million dollars. The funds will be used to replace the …
Kennett Square Borough Secures State Grant to Replace Aging Water Treatment Plant Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Senator John I. Kane and Representative Christina D. Sappey recently announced they have secured over $900,000 in grants dedicated to improving wastewater handling and water treatment …
Chester County Lawmakers Secure Over $900,000 in Grants for Vital Water Infrastructure Upgrades Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester Recently, rate increases for water and wastewater services provided by Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. (Aqua) went into effect for over 400,000 customers in 32 …
Aqua Rate Increase Underscores Need for Reform Read More