$115K awarded to help Allegheny County veterans in need

(Jul 14, 2023)

PITTSBURGH, July 14 – Pittsburgh area veterans will benefit from new supports and services thanks to $115,000 in funding to three area organizations providing housing, jobs and other critical assistance, members of the Allegheny County Democratic Delegation to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives announced today. The funding from the Veterans’ Trust Fund includes $40,000 to Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard for support services to homeless veterans, $40,000 to Pittsburgh Hires Veterans for employment services, and $35,000 to Operation Troop Appreciation for financial assistance. “Life is not always easy for those returning home from service. Veterans may struggle with post-traumatic stress and face other obstacles that make it hard to reconnect with their community, find work and afford basic life services,” said Delegation Chair state Rep. Nick Pisciottano, D-Allegheny. “Today’s funding will help Operation Troop Appreciation do what they do so well – provide critical connections and financial assistance to fellow veterans needing this support. ” “After serving our nation, no veteran should have to feel the anxiety and indignities that go with not having a place to call home,” said state Rep. La’Tasha D. Mayes, D-Allegheny. “This new funding won’t solve the problem of veteran homelessness, but it will help support an important Read more

 

Property Tax/Rent Rebate expansion & new distribution date for Senior Farmers Market vouchers

(Jul 14, 2023)

New district office coming in August! Read more

 

House passes state budget

(Jul 07, 2023)

New state budget invests in education and delivers for working PA families Read more

 

My district office is moving, farmers market vouchers update and have happy 4th of July!

(Jun 30, 2023)

Plus, groundbreaking for senior homes in Fairywood Read more

 

Apply now for the Whole-Home Repairs Program

(Jun 23, 2023)

Plus, a reminder about the FAFSA deadline! Read more

 

Deasy introduces COLA bill for retired public employees, including teachers

(Jun 14, 2023)

“These are teachers and loyal public employees who gave so much to their communities but have been retired for many years,” Deasy said. “We owe them the dignity in retirement that they deserve. This adjustment is long overdue and with the current economic climate, there is no better time to secure it.” Read more

 

House passes Property Tax/Rent Rebate expansion

(Jun 09, 2023)

Plus, fellowship opportunity for college students Read more

 

Allegheny House Dems: $324,000 awarded to Senior Community Centers

(May 18, 2023)

State grants fund improvements at four local senior centers Read more

 

Prepare for the Primary Election & Happy Mother’s Day!

(May 12, 2023)

Plus, apply for LIHEAP today! Read more

 

Landmark law for breast cancer screenings

(May 05, 2023)

Plus, the House passes my legislation for a Distilled Spirits Industry Board Read more

 

Deasy bill passes House; would create distilled spirits industry board

(May 02, 2023)

“I think the Pennsylvania distilling industry has made great strides over the years, and with this board could reach new levels of production and success,” Deasy said. Read more

 

Shredding event this weekend and House Liquor Control Committee advances bills

(Apr 27, 2023)

Plus, more time to apply to LIHEAP! Read more

 

Deasy, liquor control bills voted out of committee

(Apr 26, 2023)

Deasy’s bill, H.B. 198, would establish the Pennsylvania Distilled Spirits Industry Promotion Board. Read more

 

Workshop for landlords and tenants, Senior Farmers Market vouchers available soon and more!

(Apr 21, 2023)

Find out when vouchers for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program will be available, apply now for FAFSA and mark your calendars for my spring shredding events! Read more

 

Final registration for free license plate replacement event

(Apr 13, 2023)

Plus, upcoming deadline for home heating help Read more

 

Have a happy Easter weekend and register for my license plate replacement event

(Apr 07, 2023)

Plus, stop by my office to pick up state tax forms Read more

 

Update on Pittsburgh International Airport’s terminal project and reminder about the child care tax credit

(Mar 31, 2023)

Plus, register for my free license plate replacement event Read more

 

Hearings on train derailment aftermath and cost-of-living adjustments for public retirees

(Mar 24, 2023)

Plus, bringing $3 million back to our communities Read more

 

Senate, House Dems discuss need for COLA for PSERS and SERS retirees

(Mar 21, 2023)

“My father was a teacher and later became a principal, so I know all of the time and hours teachers and public employees put in for the benefit of children and their community,” Deasy said. “Retirees should not have to choose between filling their prescriptions or purchasing groceries. If we want to do the right thing, we need to dedicate these funds now to avoid an even more dire crisis for our former public servants.” Read more

 

Deasy announces more than $3 million for local projects

(Mar 17, 2023)

Funding for pollution reduction, sewer improvements and park upgrades Read more

 

$115K awarded to help Allegheny County veterans in need
Jul 14, 2023

Property Tax/Rent Rebate expansion & new distribution date for Senior Farmers Market vouchers
Jul 14, 2023

House passes state budget
Jul 07, 2023

My district office is moving, farmers market vouchers update and have happy 4th of July!
Jun 30, 2023

Apply now for the Whole-Home Repairs Program
Jun 23, 2023

Deasy introduces COLA bill for retired public employees, including teachers
Jun 14, 2023

House passes Property Tax/Rent Rebate expansion
Jun 09, 2023

Allegheny House Dems: $324,000 awarded to Senior Community Centers
May 18, 2023

Prepare for the Primary Election & Happy Mother’s Day!
May 12, 2023

Landmark law for breast cancer screenings
May 05, 2023

Deasy bill passes House; would create distilled spirits industry board
May 02, 2023

Shredding event this weekend and House Liquor Control Committee advances bills
Apr 27, 2023

Deasy, liquor control bills voted out of committee
Apr 26, 2023

Workshop for landlords and tenants, Senior Farmers Market vouchers available soon and more!
Apr 21, 2023

Final registration for free license plate replacement event
Apr 13, 2023

Have a happy Easter weekend and register for my license plate replacement event
Apr 07, 2023

Update on Pittsburgh International Airport’s terminal project and reminder about the child care tax credit
Mar 31, 2023

Hearings on train derailment aftermath and cost-of-living adjustments for public retirees
Mar 24, 2023

Senate, House Dems discuss need for COLA for PSERS and SERS retirees
Mar 21, 2023

Deasy announces more than $3 million for local projects
Mar 17, 2023