Feb. 04, 2020 /
![Puskaric Reacts to Governor’s 2020-21 Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG - Following Gov. Tom Wolf’s annual budget address Tuesday in a joint session of the House and Senate, Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) issued the following statement:
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.
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.