Government & Politics
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Pennsylvania announces nation’s first registered apprenticeship for public school teachers
Governor Tom Wolf announced a first-of-its-kind registered apprenticeship to train K-12 public school teachers to further develop their skills and better prepare students for their future careers. “I’m proud that Pennsylvania has the first registered apprenticeship program for public school teachers in the country, said Governor Wolf. “The experience that teachers gain will help them…
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State Rep. Matt Bradford announces $1 million in grant funds for Montco
State Rep. Matt Bradford, D-Montgomery, applauded funding for a pair of redevelopment projects in Montgomery County. The funding, totaling $1 million, will benefit projects in Norristown and Plymouth Meeting. Each project will receive $500,000, approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which administers a variety of Pennsylvania’s funding programs to help grow the Commonwealth’s economy, create…
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Rep. Andrew Lewis proposes term limits for state lawmakers
Rep. Andrew Lewis, a freshman lawmaker, is piloting an effort to let the voters decide whether or not there should be a term limit for Pennsylvania legislators. Lewis is a first-year Republican representative for Dauphin County. He wants a constitutional amendment limiting the ability for politicians to make a career out of serving in Pennsylvania…
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Local lawmakers introduce economic development bills in Washington
Legislation was introduced in the House and Senate to secure the future of the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC). Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY), introduced the House bill. In the Senate, the bill was introduced by Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Ben Cardin (D-MD). The bills, both titled The New Markets Tax…
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Wolf administration tours blighted properties, details benefits of Restore PA for Norristown
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello joined local officials and community leaders on a tour of blighted properties in Norristown, Montgomery County. The tour included a discussion about the region’s challenges in its fight against blight. They also discussed how the Restore Pennsylvania proposal could…
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Wolf Administration Prepares and Delivers Meals to Montgomery County Seniors
Pennsylvania Department of Aging Acting Secretary Robert Torres joined Meals on Wheels of Montgomery County today to prepare and deliver meals to homebound seniors in observance of March for Meals, an annual Meals on Wheels acknowledgment and celebration for program volunteers and the seniors they serve. Acting Secretary Torres was joined by Senator Maria Collett,…
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Montgomery County Commerce Department to launch Enhanced Economic Development Initiative
The Montgomery County Commerce Department will announce new enhancements to,MontcoForward, its economic development initiative and campaign, during a special event at Montgomery County Community College on Friday, May 3 at 10AM. MontcoForward is built around the need for a modern and all-inclusive approach to economic development that champions the importance of partnerships and collaboration along with…
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State’s ‘Fab Four’ making their mark on Capitol Hill
When four women from Pennsylvania were elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, it did more than break up the state’s all-male congressional delegation. It made history as well. The women – U.S. Reps. Chrissy Houlahan, D-6th District; Susan Wild, D-7th District; Mary Gay Scanlon, D-5th District; and Madeleine Dean, D-4th District- stand united not…
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Kilkenny to seek re-election, endorsed by county Democrats
Citing a strong record of accomplishment and dedication to seeking justice for all citizens, Montgomery County Sheriff Sean Kilkenny today announced he would seek re-election to a second term as sheriff. The announcement comes on the heels of last night’s meeting of the Montgomery County Democratic Committee, who unanimously endorsed Kilkenny’s re-election. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “I…
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Montgomery County Commissioners report state of the county is strong
Montgomery County Commissioners had a very important message to convey to the public at their bimonthly meeting — the state of the county is very strong. Commission Chair Val Arkoosh spoke of the county’s financial health during the “State of the County” and remarked that the county ended the fiscal year 2018 with a surplus,…
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AG Josh Shapiro won’t hesitate to take steps against border wall if state loses money
Attorney General Josh Shapiro today issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to finance a wall on the United States’ southern border: “I am deeply concerned about the legality of President Trump’s national emergency declaration and its impact on Pennsylvania. Congress has allocated tens of millions of dollars to our Commonwealth…
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Montgomery Bar Association announces recommendations for bench
The following candidates for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, were rated by the Committee as: [uam_ad id=”54865″] HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Daniel G. Ronca Virgil B. Walker These candidates possess superior qualifications to serve with distinction as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Each possesses an…
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Fair Districts PA holding anti-gerrymandering forums in Montgomery County
A presentation on “Making Your Vote Count – Redistricting Reform,” will be made at the Perkiomen Valley Library at Schwenksville, 290 Second St., Schwenksville on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 at 6:45 p.m. by Fair Districts PA – Montgomery County leaders. A second presentation will be made at the Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road,…
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Governor Wolf outlines plan to restore critical Pennsylvania infrastructure
Governor Tom Wolf’s vision for Pennsylvania includes vibrant towns and cities with new development, opportunities in rural and disadvantaged areas, and a modern, interconnected commonwealth. “Over the past four years my administration has worked hard to improve our infrastructure and build strong, stable communities across the commonwealth,” said Governor Wolf. “We’ve made progress, but we…
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Gov. Tom Wolf proposes minimum wage hike
Gov. Tom Wolf makes another attempt to increase the minimum wage as he pushes for a “living wage” starting this July. Wolf wants to raise Pennsylvania’s $7.25 hourly minimum wage to $12 per hour beginning this summer. He then plans to raise the rate from $12 by 50 cents at a time every year through…
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State Rep. Timothy Briggs named Democratic chairman of state House Judiciary Committee
Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin is pleased to announce that State Rep. Timothy Briggs was named Democratic minority chairman of the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee by House Democratic Leader Frank Dermody. Tim Briggs is a member of the Real Estate, Land Use and Municipal Departments at Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin. He joined…
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Montgomery County accepting Montco 2040 Implementation grant applications
The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) is seeking applications for the 2019 cycle of the Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program. This program is intended to assist municipalities in making targeted physical improvements that achieve real progress toward the goals of the county’s comprehensive plan, Montco 2040: A Shared Vision. The program focuses on supporting local projects that…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park resumes operations
Valley Forge National Historical Park is beginning to resume normal operations Monday, Jan. 28. National Park Service employees will resume their normal tour of duty, and full services will begin to return to a normal schedule. Visitors are encouraged to call 610-783-1099 for the latest information. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board…
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