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PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is inviting Pennsylvania farmers to apply for $13 million in tax credits available to support their efforts to improve soil health and water quality. Tax …
Pennsylvania Farmers: $13 Million Tax Credits Up for Grabs to Boost Soil Health and Water Quality!” Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2023-24 that prioritizes Pennsylvania’s economy, communities, and schools. The budget includes investments in education, support for businesses, …
Highlights from Governor Shapiro’s Signing: Pennsylvania’s Budget Boosts Economy, Schools, and Communities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, Sen. Maria Collett and State Rep. Mike Schlossberg joined mental health professionals, advocates and fellow legislators at a Capitol news conference to address restoring the $100 …
Advocates Push to Restore $100M in Mental Health Funding in Pennsylvania Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The City of Coatesville has been awarded a $621,360 grant by FEMA to design and engineer long-term flood resilience solutions. The funding will be used to address …
Coatesville Receives $621K FEMA Grant to Create Resilience Against Flooding Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger this week announced eight new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) totaling $3,048,636 in grants and …
DCED Secretary Announces $3 Million in Grants and Loans to Boost Agriculture and Infrastructure Development Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has awarded $187,625 in grant funding to support 15 education projects in 11 counties that foster interest in fishing and boating …
Boosting Fishing and Boating in Pennsylvania: PFBC Grants Fuel Education and Engagement Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has allocated $42 million through the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) …
$42 Million Funding Boost for Pennsylvania DHS to Enhance Community Living & Empower Pennsylvanians Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll and transportation industry leaders yesterday in Pittsburgh discussed the importance of transportation investments and gave an update on the progress made on roads and …
Transportation Leaders Rally for Infrastructure: Progress, Funding, and Modernization Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Monday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding concluded a weeklong tour of projects in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of agriculture in building community strength and economic progress. The tour …
Grant Applications Now Open for $700,000 to Grow Opportunities Statewide Read More
Op-Ed by State Reps. Mike Schlossberg and Stephen Kinsey In our state, 1.8 million adults struggle with a mental health condition – the overwhelming majority of those people (1.7 million) …
State Needs to Make a Greater Investment in Mental Health Read More