Senator John I. Kane Announces Launch of $20 Million Digital Connectivity Technology Program Supplying Laptops to Community Institutions
June 20, 2024 − The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority has begun accepting applications for the new initiative aimed at providing laptops for libraries, non-profits, and community institutions across Pennsylvania. In partnership with the Pennsylvania...
Senator John I. Kane Announces Funding for 9th District Food Banks
Thornton, PA – June 17, 2024 − Senator John I. Kane (Delaware/Chester) is proud to announce grant funding for two food banks within Senate District 9. Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) has been awarded $26,650 and the DELCO Food Project has received a grant award...
The Plumbers Perspective: Shapiro Administration Announces $5 Million in Grant Funding Available to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs Across PA
OpEd by Senator John Kane
Governor Josh Shapiro just announced $5 million in grant funding to expand registered apprenticeship programs across our Commonwealth. This is a major WIN for the trades and our future generations! This initiative is right up my alley, being a firsthand example of getting tools into young folks’ hands and providing them with vocational training, apprenticeships, and seeing the opportunities it can provide.
Shapiro Administration Announces $5 Million in Grant Funding Available to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs Across PA
HARRISBURG, PA − June 13, 2024 − Governor Josh Shapiro just announced $5 million in grant funding to expand registered apprenticeship programs across our Commonwealth. This is a major WIN for the trades and our future generations! This initiative is right up my alley,...Senator Kane Hosts Construction Opioid Awareness Press Conference
Senators Kearney and Kane Announce School-Based Youth Court Pilot Program Legislation
HARRISBURG, PA – May 2024 – Senators Tim Kearney (D – Delaware), and John Kane (D – Chester/Delaware) recently announced plans to introduce legislation to establish a pilot program for school-based youth courts. Schools will receive support to implement...
Chester County Awarded Funding to Improve and Expand Broadband Access
Chester County, Pennsylvania – May 14, 2024 – Hundreds of residents in southern and western Chester County will gain access to new or enhanced broadband connectivity thanks to federal investments recently awarded by the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority...
Senator John I. Kane is Proud to Announce that ‘Vision To Learn’ has Been Awarded a $60,000 State Grant
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA − May 8, 2024 − Senator John I. Kane is proud to announce that Vision To Learn, a non-profit charity dedicated to providing eye care to children in need, has been awarded a $60,000 state grant. Vision To Learn was founded in 2012 by Austin Beutner...