Yearly Archives: 2015
Reps. Duncan Hunter and Scott Perry (PA-04) commend Lieutenant Colonel Jason Amerine on compelling...
“Yesterday was a disturbing day for us not only as Members of Congress, but also as military officers. With regard to hostage issues presently involving our constituents, Lieutenant Colonel Jason Amerine, U.S. Army Special Forces, has brought to light serious and critical flaws in this country’s hostage recovery efforts.
Rothfus Supports Legislation To Invest In Critical Infrastructure
Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after voting for H.R. 2577, the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016
U.S. Senators Casey and Collins introduce the POWER Act- Would Help More PA Businesses...
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that he and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) have introduced the Power Efficiency and Resiliency (POWER) Act that will help more businesses in Pennsylvania and across the nation access existing energy efficiency tax credits that incentive converting so-called waste heat and combined heat to power. Rep. Tom Reed (R-New York) and Rep. Blumenauer (D-Oregon) have introduced a companion bill in the U.S. House of Representatives
National and International Urban Design Experts Converging on Pittsburgh
Meetings based on outreach from Mayor Peduto and Pittsburgh's growing reputation for innovation; Generating more than $2 million for local economy
Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank Recognized for Outstanding Community Service, Receives Pillars of the...
Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank was presented today with the prestigious FHLBank Pittsburgh Pillars of the Community Award in recognition of the bank’s commitment to community revitalization. The Pillars award is FHLBank’s highest organizational honor and is presented annually to select FHLBank members
The Bryn Mawr Trust Company Recognized for Outstanding Community Service, Receives Pillars of the...
The Bryn Mawr Trust Company was presented today with the prestigious FHLBank Pittsburgh Pillars of the Community Award in recognition of the bank’s commitment to community revitalization. The Pillars award is FHLBank’s highest organizational honor and is presented annually to select FHLBank members
DEP Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Indiana County Injection Well
PGE originally submitted an application to convert the well on April 22, 2014. The permit application was withdrawn after DEP discovered deficiencies in the company’s Erosion and Sediment Plan (E&S) and its Control and Disposal Plan (C&D). PGE later resubmitted the application and was granted a permit on October 22, 2014.
Congressman Fattah Announces EPA Brownfield Grants to Three Philadelphia-Area Organizations
Each grant allocation is part of EPA’s Brownfields Program that provides communities the necessary funding to asses, clean, and redevelop contaminated properties in order to boost the local economy and protect public health and the environment. The grants awarded are:
HACP, County Housing Authority Team up to Host Landlord Training Programs
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP), in partnership with the Allegheny County Housing Authority, is pleased to offer a series of training sessions for interested Pittsburgh and Allegheny County rental property owners throughout 2015.
Gaming Funds Provide Community and Economic Development Investments in Monroe County
Governor Wolf announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority approved the allocation of more than $10.76 million in gaming funds to support community improvement, economic development and public interest projects in Monroe, Carbon, Lackawanna, Northampton, Pike and Wayne Counties.
Committee Approves Barletta’s Public Buildings Reform and Savings Act
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today unanimously approved legislation to save taxpayers billions of dollars by reforming management of federal office space and real estate, and to increase accountability and oversight of the agency responsible for securing and protecting thousands of federal buildings.
Strategy to Reduce District’s Sewer Overflows Will Include Green Infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the District of Columbia (District) and DC Water today announced an agreement to modify a 2005 federal consent decree (CD) allowing DC Water to incorporate green infrastructure in its long-term strategy for curtailing combined sewer overflows (CSOs).
Barletta Lead Sponsor of Bipartisan Federal Real Estate Management Reform Bill, Could Save Taxpayers...
The Public Buildings Reform and Savings Act of 2015 Act (H.R. 2322) reforms the General Services Administration (GSA), enabling the agency to better facilitate consolidations, reduce space, and negotiate the best possible office space lease deals to save billions of dollars.
Community Meeting Thursday On National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice
The National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice is holding a community convening Thursday in East Liberty to discuss its national project on police-community relations. The event is open to the publi
Governor Wolf Announces Tax Credits and PennHOMES funding for Affordable Multifamily Developments in Pennsylvania
Governor Tom Wolf today announced awards of $36.9 million in tax credits
and $12.5 million in PennHOMES funding for the construction of 39 affordable multifamily
housing developments located throughout Pennsylvania. The tax credits are administered by
the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency and were approved by its board.
Commonwealth Financing Authority Announces New Alternative, Clean Energy Investments
Governor Wolf announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority approved funding to support seven new Alternative and Clean Energy (ACE) projects with the investment of more than $8.12 million in grants and $1.74 million in loans.
Hastings’ Statement on Amtrak Derailment in Philadelphia
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the passengers and crew members who were on board the derailed Amtrak train last night. Words cannot express how sorry I am for those who lost loved ones and for those injured.
Housing Authority and Development Partners to Host May 14 Ribbon Cutting at Skyline Terrace
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) will unveil the first phase of the comprehensive redevelopment of Skyline Terrace (formerly Addison Terrace), during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.
Joseph Giannone Heating & Air Conditioning Announces Redesigned Website
Joseph Giannone Heating & Air Conditioning today announced the re-launch of www.calljg.com with a new, easy-to-navigate layout that features educational resources on subjects such as property value benefits from plumbing repair, heating repairs and installation, and AC repairs.
Safe & Secure Building Act Legislation Now the Law
This morning all nine members of Pittsburgh City Council voted the Safe and Secure Building Act into law. The ordinance creates universal training standards for security officers across the city.
