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.
Mar. 26, 2019 /
![Puskaric Announces State Grant for South Park R&D Main Access Road Project]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced the awarding of a $400,000 state grant to assist with Phase II of the South Park R&D main access road project in South Park Township.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Puskaric Named to Committee Leadership Position]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that he has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing under the House Commerce Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 20, 2019 /
![Puskaric Confirms Approximately $217,000 in Fire and Ambulance Grants Coming to the 39th District]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that 16 fire companies and emergency medical service companies serving the 39th Legislative District were awarded approximately $162,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants.
Mar. 18, 2019 /
![Puskaric Confirms Approximately $162,000 in Fire and Ambulance Grants Coming to the 39th District]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that 12 fire companies and emergency medical service companies serving the 39th Legislative District were awarded approximately $162,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants.
Feb. 06, 2019 /
![Applications for 2019 Pennsylvania House Scholarships Now Available, Says Puskaric]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Washington/Allegheny) announced today that high school seniors can now apply for a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship to help cover the costs of higher education.
Feb. 05, 2019 /
![Puskaric Reacts to Wolf’s $34.1 Billion Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Following Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address today before a joint session of the state House and Senate, Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement:
Jan. 31, 2019 /
![PENNVEST Funding Approved for Elizabeth Borough, Says Puskaric]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Washington/Allegheny) announced today that an application requesting funds for the Elizabeth Borough Municipal Authority was approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
Jan. 18, 2019 /
![Puskaric Appointed to Four House Standing Committees]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that he has been appointed to serve on the House Commerce, Education, Insurance, and Labor and Industry committees for the 2019-20 legislative session. Puskaric was sworn into office for his first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Jan. 1.