Governor Corbett Announces Grants to Support Community Improvements and Assist Low-Income Residents in Lawrence County
Governor Tom Corbett today announced that the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) recently awarded $414,000 in Keystone Communities grants to two entities in Lawrence County to create a strategic plan to redevelop underutilized properties and to assist low-income residents seeking mechanical certifications and experience. [Read More]
$2.19 million in state rail freight grants awarded locally
A total of nearly $2.19 million in recently awarded state grants will promote two local rail-freight improvement projects, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Franklin Center of Beaver County receives $263,147 state grant
The Department of Community and Economic Development today (July 31) announced the award of a $263,147 Discovered in PA – Developed in PA grant to the Franklin Center for Beaver County (FCBC) for the Beaver County Youth Entrepreneurship program, according to Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
Capitolwire: Legislative downsizing runs out of steam during budget season.
By Gideon Bradshaw PLCA Intern HARRISBURG (July 15) – Like New Year’s resolutions to get fit, proposals to pare down the state Legislature into a leaner, meaner governing machine fizzled out in the summer heat. Two bills in the Senate would have allowed Pennsylvania voters to decide whether to trim a combined total of 55 seats […] [Read More]
LOCAL AIRPORTS RECEIVE STATE GRANTS
Four local airports will receive more than $2.4 million in grants for capital improvement projects, according to state Senator Elder Vogel. [Read More]
An Update on the Meals On Wheels Pet Food Drive
My Rochester District Office is still collecting pet food for the non-profit organization, Meals on Wheels as part of their program that provides free dog and cat food to their pet-owning clients. [Read More]
Mobile Veterans’ Outreach Van available Thursday and Friday, July 10, 11th
I will be teaming up with the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to host their Mobile Veterans’ Outreach Van to veterans and their families. [Read More]