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Stefano, Schwank, Harkins and Labs Highlight Need for More Pre-K Teachers, Child Care Workers
April 5, 2024

Stefano, Schwank, Harkins and Labs Highlight Need for More Pre-K Teachers, Child Care Workers

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11), Rep. Pat Harkins (D-1) and Rep. Shelby Labs (R-143) – the co-chairs of Pennsylvania’s bipartisan, bi-cameral Early Childhood Education Caucus – will highlight Pennsylvania’s growing teacher shortage and how it’s affecting early learning on Tuesday, April 9, at 9 a.m. in the Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.  [Read More]

Nearly $1.1 Million in Grant Funding Allocated to Somerset County
March 26, 2024

Nearly $1.1 Million in Grant Funding Allocated to Somerset County

Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Bedford/Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved nearly $1.1 million in grants for three Somerset County projects.  [Read More]

Stefano, Davanzo Announce Nearly $259,000 in Grants to Westmoreland County
March 26, 2024

Stefano, Davanzo Announce Nearly $259,000 in Grants to Westmoreland County

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-58) announced today that nearly $259,000 in funding was awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for Westmoreland County community safety initiatives.  [Read More]

Stefano, Grimm Krupa Announce More Than $701,500 in Grants for Fayette County
March 26, 2024

Stefano, Grimm Krupa Announce More Than $701,500 in Grants for Fayette County

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-51) announced today that more than $701,500 in funding was awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for Fayette County transportation improvement projects.  [Read More]

Stefano, Warner Announce Nearly $108,000 Grant to Improve Community Safety
March 26, 2024

Stefano, Warner Announce Nearly $108,000 Grant to Improve Community Safety

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Ryan Warner (R-52) announced today that Connellsville Township received nearly $108,000 in funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to add sidewalks along Francis Avenue.  [Read More]

Stefano, Topper Announce $365,700 Grant to Replace Bedford Township Bridge
March 26, 2024

Stefano, Topper Announce $365,700 Grant to Replace Bedford Township Bridge

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Jesse Topper (R-78) announced more than $365,700 in funding distributed by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) was awarded to Bedford Township to replace the bridge on Sweet Root Road over Shobers Run.  [Read More]

Stefano Hosts Area High Schoolers at Penn State Fayette for Annual “Senator for a Day”
March 7, 2024

Stefano Hosts Area High Schoolers at Penn State Fayette for Annual “Senator for a Day”

Today, Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) hosted his annual “Senator for a Day” program at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus.  [Read More]

Annual Fire and EMS Grants Announced
February 22, 2024

Annual Fire and EMS Grants Announced

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced that fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations across his district will collectively receive more than $1.3 million in state grants through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s (OSFC) Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.  [Read More]

Stefano Responds to Shapiro’s Budget Proposal
February 6, 2024

Stefano Responds to Shapiro’s Budget Proposal

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) fears the impact Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 state budget – which comes with an excessive $3.2 billion increase in state spending – would have on Pennsylvania families.  [Read More]

Stefano’s District Offices Available to Assist with Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications
January 22, 2024

Stefano’s District Offices Available to Assist with Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications

The application period for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is now open. Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) reminds constituents that the program now has expanded eligibility requirements and that his district offices are available to help process the applications.  [Read More]

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