I am proud to report that Rep. Joanna E. McClinton of Philadelphia and Delaware counties was elected today to become the first woman to serve as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives! Read more
Community Action Agency of Delaware County Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). CAADC will be serving low- and moderate-income families in Delaware County. All services will be done by IRS trained and certified community volunteers and will aim to serve families who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit. CAADC will be providing assistance starting in late January until mid-April. Assistance is being provided by appointment only! Times and days vary by location. To schedule services please first call (610) 833-4443. Tax preparation sites include: CAADC Boothwyn Office – 1414 Meetinghouse Road, Boothwyn, PA 19061 Darby Court Apartments – 892 Main Street, Darby, PA 19023 Lewis Crozer Library – 620 Engle St., Chester, PA 19013 Widener University - 400 E. 21st Street, Chester, PA 19013 Upper Darby (CAADC) - 7408 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082 AARP Aston Township Community Center 3270 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014 Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Services will not be available on Monday February 20th due to President’s Day.) Services will be provided by appointment only : interested (seniors & anyone who makes less than $72k is eligible) must come in person Monday or Wednesday 8:30am – 12:30pm to make their appointment and then come back for the appointment. The volunteers will give a list Read more
Links to local government agencies, food resources, senior services, and more. Read more
I’m back in Harrisburg this week and we’re finally moving forward with the special House session to reform Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations governing sexual crimes committed against children. Read more
I’m happy to report that last week in a historic case, Commonwealth Court ruled in favor of Pennsylvania school advocates seeking to balance funding for all schools across the state. This case was originally filed in 2014 and included plaintiffs from Delco’s own William Penn School District. The case was filed on behalf of parents, school districts, and statewide organizations who argued that the commonwealth’s funding of K-12 public education is inadequate and violates the Pennsylvania Constitution. Read more
Speaker Rozzi promised this week to deliver new rules to govern this House session by the end of the month. I am glad that he has been receptive to requests to put in place greater protections for people who are sexually harassed or assaulted while doing business with the House. Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 7 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware announced $173,715 in state funding to support fire and EMS services in the 161 st Legislative District. The grants originate from the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, administered by the Office of State Fire Commissioner. Krueger said the money can be used for facility upgrades, equipment, debt reduction, training and certification, education and public outreach, and recruitment and retention efforts. “Congratulations to these hard-working firefighters who keep our communities safe in the face of danger,” Krueger said. “When lives are on the line, it’s vital that we support fire and EMS operations with as many avenues for funding as possible – aiding their efforts to reduce the loss of life and property in our communities.” Below are the companies in the 161 st District and their funding amounts. Aston Township Fire Department $38,273 Brookhaven Fire & Rescue Co. $25,000 Chester Township Fire Co. $13,089 Garden City Fire Co. No. 1 $15,000 Middletown Fire Co. No. 1 $15,000 S.M. Vauclain Fire Co. $15,000 South Media Fire Co. No. 1 $15,000 Upland Fire Co. 1 $12,352 Woodlyn Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 $25,000 Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Regional Recovery Hubs Grant Program (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Nonprofit organization or governmental entity. Use : To support a Recovery-Oriented-System of Care (ROSC) by establishing a Recovery Hub and Spoke model. Funds : Nine grants up to $500,000 each will be awarded.. Application Deadline : February 24, 2023 More Information : https://www.ddap.pa.gov/Documents/Funding%20documents/GIFA%2023-01%20Regional%20Recovery%20Hubs_2023.01.11_FINAL.pdf . Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency: Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Category 1 Funds (Funding Source: SAEDR Fund) Who May Apply : Nonprofit organizations may partner with governmental entities, including school districts, provided the nonprofit organization is the applicant. Use : To provide research-based or evidence-based approaches to prevention, intervention, treatment, training, and education services to reduce substance use or to provide resources to assist families in accessing the services needed to reduce substance use behavior, as well as strategies aimed at combating opioid/heroin overdoses. Funds : Grants up to $150,000 over a two-year project period. Application Deadline : February 24, 2023 More Read more
I’d like to start off with a shout out to all of the volunteers who serve their community at the Aston Twp. Fire Dept. I visited the company to get a look at their new truck. It was great to check it out before it goes into service! Read more
This week, the House is in adjournment while Speaker Mark Rozzi conducts a statewide listening tour regarding widening Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations law over childhood sexual assault crimes. Read more
My office, along with state Sen. John Kane's office, will be collecting food for the Delco Food Project at various locations throughout our districts. Please consider donating, as able! Read more
Today, it was an honor to attend the inauguration of Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, whose careers both went through the Pa. House of Representatives before arriving at the helm of Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial offices. Read more
This has been an eventful week. After being elected with bipartisan support last week, newly elected House Democratic Speaker Mark Rozzi joined Governor Tom Wolf’s call for a special and extraordinary session this week to pass overdue changes to Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations law to help survivors of childhood sexual assault. Read more
This week has been very exciting with the start of the 207th Legislative Session. Read more
HARRISBURG, Jan. 3 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger took the oath of office in the state Capitol today for another term representing the 161 st Legislative District in Delaware County. The noon swearing-in ceremony marked the beginning of the 2023-24 session of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. “I am humbled the people of the 161 st district have put their trust in me to represent them for another term,” said Krueger, D-Delaware. “For the first time in more than a decade, the Democratic Party is in the majority, and we have an opportunity to create real change for Pennsylvanians. I am excited to advocate for the issues that impact our community.” Krueger made history in 2015 as the first woman elected to represent the district. She said she will continue to work to protect access to health care, stand up for clean air and water, and support fire and emergency services. Her district office remains available to help residents of the 161st district with state-related issues and services, including home heating, children’s health insurance, prescription drug and property tax/rent rebate assistance. Residents can find out more by going to RepLeanne.com . After redistricting, the 161 st Legislative District includes Aston Township., Brookhaven Borough, Chester Township, Middletown Township, Nether Providence Township, Ridley Township, Rose Valley Borough and Upland Borough. Court Read more
Best wishes for happy holidays and a wonderful new year! As we count down to 2023, there are a few state and county deadlines that I’d like to keep you apprised of. I’d also like to invite you to watch next week’s 207th legislative session Swearing-In Ceremony online. Read more
This morning, we received very sad news from the Rose Tree Media School District about the death of two high school students, Shane Wolff, a ninth-grade student, and Benjamin Strain, a student in the Linking Learning to Life program. Read more
I wanted to update you on the power struggle taking place in Harrisburg. Right now, there is growing tension between the Republican and Democratic caucuses over who will control the state House during the 2023/2024 legislative session. Read more
This week is the first full week of the new legislative calendar, which means the new legislative maps drawn earlier this year to reflect population changes following the U.S. Census are now in effect. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency/Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: Pennsylvania Academic and Career/Technical Training Innovative Solicitation (Funding Source: Justice Reinvestment Fund) Who May Apply : Existing PACTT Affiliates. Use : To improve services for delinquent youth receiving academic and career/technical training services. Funds : Awards up to $75,000 for 24-month projects. Application Deadline : December 23, 2022 More Information : Click on https://egrants.pccd.pa.gov/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx . Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission: Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Pumpout Grant Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Local governmental entities and private businesses that own and operate boating facilities. Use : To fund the construction, renovation, and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations to service pleasure boats. Funds : Reimburse up to 75% of the installation cost of pumpout and dump stations. Application Deadline : December 30, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.fishandboat.com/Transact/Grants/Pages/PumpoutGrantProgram.aspx . Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2022-23 School Safety and Security Training and Technical Assistance Program Read more
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