Sep. 16, 2020 /
![Puskaric Secures $376,250 in State Grant Funding for Elizabeth Borough Project]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) today announced that he has obtained $376,250 in state grants for a much-needed improvement project in Elizabeth Borough.
Jun. 22, 2020 /
![Puskaric Reports More than $1.18 Million in Natural Gas Impact Fees to Benefit Municipalities in the 39th District]()
HARRISBURG – Municipalities in Allegheny and Washington counties within the 39th Legislative District will share $1.18 million in impact fee revenue derived from the natural gas industry during 2019, Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced today.
Feb. 26, 2020 /
![Puskaric Announces School Safety and Security Grants]()
JEFFERSON HILLS – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) today announced the School Safety and Security Committee has awarded $53.7 million in School Safety and Security Grants to school districts, vocational schools, intermediate units and charter schools across the state, including Bethel Park, South Park, West Jefferson Hills, Ringgold and Bentworth.
Feb. 19, 2020 /
![Puskaric to Host Firearm Seminar April 18]()
JEFFERSON HILLS – As a way for residents to further understand their rights with respect to the state’s firearms laws and protections, Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) is hosting a free firearm seminar on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Blaine Hill Fire Department, located at 409 Oxford Ave. in Elizabeth.
Jan. 29, 2020 /
![Puskaric Announces $593,000 in Funding for Union Township]()
HARRISBURG – Union Township in Washington County has been awarded a low-interest loan to upgrade it sanitary sewer lines, according to Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington).
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Puskaric Announces Local, Fire, EMS Grants in the 39th District]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced that 15 fire departments and ambulance organizations throughout Allegheny and Washington counties have been awarded approximately $224,669 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Jan. 21, 2020 /
![Puskaric Bill to Repeal PA Civil Disorder Authority Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – House Bill 2106, legislation sponsored by Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) to clean up state laws by repealing the Pennsylvania Civil Disorder Authority and property insurance assessment to pay for authority bonds, unanimously passed the House of Representatives.
Dec. 18, 2019 /
![Puskaric, Iovino Announce State Grant Funds for Traffic Improvements in South Park Township]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Sen. Pam Iovino (D-Allegheny/Washington) today announced that South Park Township will receive grant funding support to complete long-sought traffic safety upgrades along a main transportation artery and commercial corridor.
Nov. 20, 2019 /
![Puskaric Announces State Funding for Allegheny County Improvement Projects]()
JEFFERSON HILLS – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) grants totaling $728,300 have been awarded to two Allegheny County municipalities to fund recreational improvement projects, announced Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington).
Nov. 15, 2019 /
![Park Project Awarded State Grant, Says Puskaric]()
HARRISBURG – State funding has been awarded to Union Township, Washington County, for improvements to Elrama Central Park, according to Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington). The grant program is administered through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (CCPP).
Nov. 12, 2019 /
![Puskaric Announces Phase 2 Funding for Elizabeth Borough Parking Lot Project]()
JEFFERSON HILLS – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) today announced the approval of a $325,000 Allegheny County Gaming Economic Development Fund Grant (GEDF) to improve the Elizabeth Borough Central Business District. Combined with a prior grant, Puskaric has secured a total of $625,000 for the project.
Nov. 07, 2019 /
![Puskaric Helps Secure $300,000 in Funding for Elizabeth Borough]()
JEFFERSON HILLS – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) today announced that Elizabeth Borough has been awarded a grant totaling $300,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
Oct. 18, 2019 /
![Puskaric Announces Safe School Grants]()
JEFFERSON HILLS – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) today announced that the West Jefferson Hills School District has been awarded a $20,000 Safe Schools Program Grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
Sep. 18, 2019 /
![Puskaric Announces $50,000 in State Grants for District Project]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today met and approved a $50,000 grant to assist Elizabeth Borough for phase six street and Riverfront Park improvements along Water Street.
Aug. 07, 2019 /
![Senior Citizen Transit ConnectCard Registration Now Available at Puskaric’s District Offices]()
JEFFERSON HILLS – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) today announced that registration is now available for the Port Authority Senior Citizen ConnectCard at his main district office, located at 1633 Route 51, Suite G-102, in Jefferson Hills, and his five satellite offices.
Aug. 01, 2019 /
![Puskaric Announces $750,000 Grant for RiverLift Barge Dock]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) today announced that a $750,000 state grant has been awarded to Jefferson Borough for wall reconstruction at the RiverLift Barge Dock.
Jun. 25, 2019 /
![Puskaric Votes in Favor of Balanced, No-Tax-Increase State Budget Plan]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) today voted for the balanced, timely state budget approved by the state House that would increase funding for the core functions of government without raising taxes.
Jun. 24, 2019 /
![Puskaric Issues Statement About UPMC, Highmark New Agreement]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) commended UPMC and Highmark for reaching a new 10-year, in-network contract. The legislator issued the following statement:
May. 08, 2019 /
![Plans Unveiled for Mon/Fayette Expressway/ Route 885 Connector, Puskaric Says]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced today he has been working closely with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to unveil plans to connect the Mon/Fayette Expressway (MFE) to the Route 885 corridor.
May. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) joined some of his House colleagues at a Capitol news conference Monday to unveil the “Energize PA” bill package, which is designed to put more Pennsylvania residents to work without imposing new fees or taxes.