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In this Update:
Over $10.5 Million in State Grants for Local Projects
Great News! $10,532,443 in state funding has been awarded for 21 projects in the 41st Senatorial District. Road network and water and sewer projects are an essential part of maintaining the stability of our communities, but often come with a high cost. I’m pleased to have worked with my colleagues to ensure this state support will be invested locally and can help to assist with necessary improvements. This is a great day, as these projects will improve services to numerous municipalities and residents within our region. The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the Commonwealth. Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, connectivity of transportation assets and transit-oriented development. The following projects are receiving support:
The PA Small Water and Sewer Program assists with the construction, improvement, expansion, or rehabilitation or repair of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or flood control projects. The following projects are receiving support:
Cherryhill Township VFC Annual Banquet
It was a pleasure to attend Cherryhill Township Fire / Rescue annual banquet this past weekend. Volunteer firefighters go above and beyond for their local communities, often sacrificing personal time and comfort to ensure everyone’s safety during emergency calls. Volunteer members also commit their time to continue training and fundraising for their department. Thank you all for your dedication and service to the community! During the banquet, Township Supervisor, Roger McDannell was recognized as he retired after 29 years of service to the Township, serving 24 as a supervisor. Congratulations Roger – enjoy your retirement! Armstrong & Westmoreland County Projects to Benefit from $24.7 Million in PENNVEST Funding
Two projects in Armstrong and Westmoreland counties will benefit from $24.7 million in low-interest loans, which were awarded today by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). “These projects are critical in ensuring our region has quality drinking water and sewer infrastructure is upgraded and structurally sound when faced with storm events,” said Pittman. “I am proud to support local officials who spearheaded these initiatives, in the effort to better our communities for the future.” “I’m pleased to support both of these important projects,” Major said. “The expansion of the Freeport plant will benefit area residents and businesses by ensuring capacity needs are met so safe drinking water is available. The Chartiers project will address sewer issues, which will have a positive environmental impact. I look forward to completion of both of these projects.” In Armstrong County, the following project was approved:
In Westmoreland County, the following project was approved:
PENNVEST financing is provided through the use of federal funding and prior bond issues by the state as well as proceeds from the Marcellus Shale Impact Fee legislation, Act 13 of 2012. Big News for Center Township!
Congratulations to the Central Indiana County Joint Sanitary Authority (CICJSA) on the ribbon cutting for their $3.12 million sewage treatment plant renovation along Neal Road! This major upgrade means:
I’m proud to have worked alongside my friend Rep. Jim Struzzi to help secure state grant funding and a PENNVEST low-interest loan to make this project possible. A huge thank you to CICJSA officials, board members, and staff for the planning and coordination that brought this project to life. This is a win for our local communities! Returning Whole Milk to Schools
Last June, I joined my Pennsylvania Senate colleagues in voting to approve a resolution urging Congress to pass the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. Whole milk provides 13 essential vitamins to help build strong bones and maintain a healthy immune system. The evidence is overwhelming that both 2% and whole milk should be offered to our students in schools. We applaud the recent enactment of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act at the federal level, which allows U.S. schools to now offer whole and 2% milk as options for students, in addition to the current reduced-fat, low-fat and fat-free milk. The bill was in response to enactment of federal legislation in 2010 that permitted only low-fat and fat-free milk options in public schools. Within the first two years of the law taking effect, 1.2 million fewer students drank milk with their lunches. Pennsylvania ranks second in the number of dairy farms and eighth in total milk production, making this change a great positive for children while also supporting our dairy farmers! Jan. 31 Submission Deadline for Student Anti-Litter Contest
Students in grades K–6 have until Jan. 31 to submit entries for the latest Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful “Litter Hawk” anti-litter campaign. This year’s theme is Celebrate America250 – Keep It Beautiful, incorporating the nation’s semiquincentennial. Students can craft their message through art, writing or video. Winners will be announced in April and will be invited to take part in a Capitol ceremony. Contest details and application can be found here. PA Department of Revenue Job Openings
Are you good with numbers? The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue lists openings for full-time, part-time, temporary and student positions. The department receives and collects all of the commonwealth’s General Fund tax revenue. In addition, it annually processes more than 10 million business and individual tax reports and payments. Positions include accountants, tax examiners, research analysts, clerical assistants and others, some of them seasonal. You can review what’s currently available and subscribe for job alerts to receive automatic email notifications when new vacancies are posted in your field of interest. Take Part in the Wild Turkey Sighting Survey
Pennsylvanians are asked to report wild turkey flocks they encounter to help the state Game Commission with winter research, population monitoring and leg-banding efforts to track survival and harvest rates. If you’d like to take part, please report the location of any turkey flocks you see through March 15 on this webpage. Game Commission crews will assess sites for the potential to trap turkeys. Turkeys will not be moved; they’ll simply be leg-banded and released on site. Trapping turkeys during winter is part of the Game Commission’s ongoing population monitoring. National Blood Donor Month
The American Red Cross reports a blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply, drawing down the blood supply by about 35% over the past month. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and type O, A negative and B negative blood. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses and traumatic injuries. Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets or plasma, this lifesaving relies on friends and neighbors making donations.
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