Pittsburgh, Pa. − November 1, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced that eight local projects have been awarded grant funding through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).

“Each of these projects represents a significant investment in community space,” said Senator Williams. “This funding is focused on ensuring that our neighborhoods have those all-important ‘third places’ for people to gather, celebrate, find support, or just be. I am incredibly proud to support funding that builds strength in our communities, which is what every single one of these projects will do.”

Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 22, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced today that municipalities and organizations throughout Senate District 38 will receive $5,325,282 in Local Share Account (LSA) grant funding. This funding comes from gaming revenues and is intended support projects of public interest within the Commonwealth.

“The projects receiving Local Share funding from state gaming revenues today are identified as priority projects by their local community leaders,” said Senator Williams. 

Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 10, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) and Representative Lindsay Powell (D-21) announced that the Etna Center for Community will receive a $500,000 Multipurpose Community Facilities Program grant. This funding will be used to continue demolition on the historic Ochese Building and begin renovations to create a library and community space, the highest-prioritized project from Etna’s EcoDistrict Plan.

“I am excited to see the Etna Center for Community take shape as a place where everyone can come together and be welcomed in that all-important ‘third space’ that Etna is currently missing,” said Senator Williams. “This is going to be an amazing community asset for generations to come and I am proud to have been involved in bringing this space to life alongside partners like Rep. Powell and the Etna Community Organization.”

Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 10, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) and Reps. Emily Kinkead (D-20) Arvind Venkat (D-30) announced that Northland Public Library will receive a $650,000 Multipurpose Community Facilities Program grant. Northland is currently undergoing a major renovation project to upgrade their entire facility and improve accessibility for all patrons while adding much needed space for work, study, and gathering.

Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 7, 2024 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams joins advocates in calling for a major investment in multimodal transportation options across Pennsylvania. “With only seven voting days left on the Senate Session calendar, I urge my Senate colleagues to take up the serious work of funding multimodal transportation, including roads, bridges, public transit, pedestrian infrastructure, and parking protected bike lanes. Lives and livelihoods depend on it.”

Transportation is critical for a full, well-rounded life – for work, recreation, shopping, medical appointments, and daily needs. But for the 30% of Pennsylvanians who don’t drive, the lack of robust public transportation is a barrier to all of these things. Ensuring that we share the roads safely becomes increasingly important for everyone as more and more Pennsylvanians are getting outdoors to walk, hike, and bike for exercise and for fun.