Puskaric Confirms Elizabeth Township to Receive $17.3 Million PENNVEST Loan

Oct. 21, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced today that Elizabeth Township was awarded a $17.3 million Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) low-interest loan to address overflows into the Youghiogheny River and its tributaries due to capacity issues at the Buena Vista Treatment Plant and Boston Pump Station.

Puskaric Announces School Safety and Security Grants

Feb. 26, 2020 /

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.

Puskaric to Host Firearm Seminar April 18

Feb. 19, 2020 /

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.

Puskaric Announces Local, Fire, EMS Grants in the 39th District

Jan. 22, 2020 /

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.

Puskaric Bill to Repeal PA Civil Disorder Authority Passes House

Jan. 21, 2020 /

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.

Park Project Awarded State Grant, Says Puskaric

Nov. 15, 2019 /

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).

Puskaric Announces Phase 2 Funding for Elizabeth Borough Parking Lot Project

Nov. 12, 2019 /

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.

Puskaric Announces Safe School Grants

Oct. 18, 2019 /

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).

Puskaric Announces $50,000 in State Grants for District Project

Sep. 18, 2019 /

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.