Local Government News
Scheuren Announces Over $2 Million in Grants for School Safety, Mental Health Support Awarded to Local Districts
Representative Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) has disclosed that various school districts within the 147th District have been granted funds by the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) to enhance safety, security, and mental health support. Scheuren expressed her satisfaction, stating, "I am thrilled to see numerous school districts in the 147th receive this important funding. Making sure our students are safe and have strong mental health will only improve the standard of learning in our districts. I know this funding will be put to good use and help our students feel...
Republican Lawmakers Introduce “Grow PA” Higher Education Reform Plan to Support More Affordable Learning Opportunities, Pathways to PA Careers
HARRISBURG – Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania have unveiled a comprehensive higher education reform plan named "Grow PA," aimed at providing more affordable post-secondary education options and creating pathways to quality careers within the state. The initiative was announced by a group of influential senators including Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Senator Scott Martin, Senate Majority Whip Ryan P. Aument, Senate Education Committee Chair David G. Argall, and Senator Tracy Pennycuick.According to the lawmakers, Pennsylvania is facing a significant decline in...