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Pa. House passes bill to give striking workers unemployment pay

(Nov 17, 2023)

“Employers can hire replacement workers, but striking workers must deal with the crushing financial burdens,” said Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny County, the bill’s primary sponsor. “This is not putting a thumb on the scale in negotiations, rather this is to balance the scale.” Read more

 

State House passes bill making locked-out and striking workers eligible for unemployment compensation

(Nov 16, 2023)

“These are public benefits that should be there for workers when they take the extraordinary step of going on strike. They need support just like any other worker,” said Steele, who noted that her own family with four young children once was on strike for nine months. She called the bill “a critical piece of legislation that levels the playing field during a strike.” Read more

 

House advances legislation for workers affected by a work stoppage

(Nov 15, 2023)

“I introduced this legislation to provide financial relief for striking workers, such as those who have been on strike for more than a year at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,” Steele said. “With more than 67% of Americans supporting unions and strikes on the rise, we must support our union members, which are the backbone of the labor industry in Allegheny County, our commonwealth and our nation. By passing this legislation, we show solidarity with those on strike by allowing them to collect unemployment compensation benefits.” Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Nov. 14

(Nov 14, 2023)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Nov. 14 Read more

 

Grants available as of Wednesday, Nov. 8

(Nov 08, 2023)

Grants available as of Wednesday, Nov. 8 Read more

 

Hilltop Hose 'sounding the alarm,' doling out free smoke detectors to Natrona residents

(Oct 30, 2023)

The event will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Read more

 

Steele to assist with distributing smoke alarms to Natrona residents

(Oct 27, 2023)

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, Steele, the American Red Cross, and Hilltop Hose Company No. 3 will distribute the smoke alarms. The American Red Cross and Hilltop Hose Fire Company No. 1 will install the smoke alarms. Residents may register by calling the American Red Cross at 412-263-5278. Read more

 

$250,000 improvement project slated for Aspinwall Park

(Oct 24, 2023)

“Aspinwall’s parks are gems,” said District 33 State Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Fox Chapel. “They significantly improve the quality of life for residents in the region, and I’m pleased to announce this grant for much needed improvements and will continue to advocate for this park system in Harrisburg.” Read more

 

State grant programs open for applications as of Monday, Oct. 23

(Oct 23, 2023)

State grant programs available as of Monday, Oct. 23. Read more

 

Bill to allow striking workers to collect unemployment advances from House Committee

(Oct 18, 2023)

“In light of the ongoing strike for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette union members and the high concentration of unions in western Pennsylvania, we must protect employees by making them eligible for unemployment compensation,” Steele said in a statement following the vote. “With this bill, we may ensure employees can continue to provide for themselves and their families.” Read more

 

Legislation to allow workers on strike to collect unemployment compensation advances to the House

(Oct 18, 2023)

“In light of the ongoing strike for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette union members and the high concentration of unions in western Pennsylvania, we must protect employees by making them eligible for unemployment compensation,” Steele said. “With this bill, we may ensure employees can continue to provide for themselves and their families.” Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Oct. 17

(Oct 17, 2023)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Oct. 17 Read more

 

Grants available as of Wednesday, Oct. 11

(Oct 11, 2023)

Grants available as of Wednesday, Oct. 11 Read more

 

Aspinwall Borough receives grant from DCNR

(Oct 06, 2023)

“This project at Aspinwall Park will improve the park for all residents,” Steele said. “By investing in Aspinwall Borough, we may enhance our community.” Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Oct. 3

(Oct 03, 2023)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Oct. 3 Read more

 

Steele appointed to the House Professional Licensure Committee

(Oct 03, 2023)

“Now, as a member of the House Professional Licensure Committee, I will work to address issues with licensing requirements in Pennsylvania,” Steele said. “I look forward to working with Rep. Frank Burns, who chairs the committee, and my fellow members.” Read more

 

Grant opportunities

(Sep 27, 2023)

Grants available as of Wednesday, Sept. 27 Read more

 

Residents voicing concerns about this week’s implosion at old Cheswick Power Station

(Sep 21, 2023)

“The first implosion resulted in dust and other materials being spread onto people’s properties that’s a violation per DEP, so we did investigate that did some sampling and provided that information back to residents,” said Rep. Mandy Steele who represents the 33rd District. Read more

 

Steele highlights grant to O’Hara Township, Fox Chapel Borough

(Sep 13, 2023)

“With this grant, we may begin to address environmental issues on a local level and address other issues impacting O’Hara Township and Fox Chapel Borough,” Steele said. “As a commonwealth, we must work together to protect our environment, starting right here in our community.” Read more

 

Implosion to occur in Springdale

(Sep 06, 2023)

“To ensure the safety of residents, I’ve asked the Department of Environmental Protection to thoroughly review the demolition and monitor the area,” Steele said. “In the wake of the first demolition, my office received calls from numerous residents with concerns about health risks from the dust blanketing certain areas. To ensure the safety of residents, water trucks will spray down dust in the area.” Read more