Senator Pennycuick and PECO Host LIHEAP Day to Help Residents with Energy Bills
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), in partnership with PECO, is hosting LIHEAP Day to provide in-person assistance for residents seeking help with their energy bills. [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) encourages eligible Pennsylvanians to apply now for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant program for the 2026-27 academic year at pheaa.org/growpa. [Read More]
Senate Approves Bill to Ban Student Cellphones During School Day
The Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation to require public schools across the commonwealth to adopt policies prohibiting student cellphone use during the school day, according to Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), who supported the measure. [Read More]
Sen. Pennycuick Applauds Efforts to Support our Kids, Urges Fiscal Discipline to Protect Pennsylvanians Hard-Earned Tax Dollars
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) made the following statement regarding the Governor’s FY 2026-2027 budget proposal. [Read More]
Senator Pennycuick Hosts Outreach Days to Assist Residents with Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced that her office will host Outreach Days every Thursday from February 12 through April 9, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, at the Boyertown Area Multi-Service (200 Spring St, Boyertown, PA 19512) to assist residents with applying for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. [Read More]
PA Senate Communications and Technology, Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committees Hold Joint Hearing to Discuss AI in the Biotech Sector in PA
Today, Senator Tracy Pennycuick (24th District) and Senator Frank Farry (6th District) held a joint hearing at Merck & Co., to discuss the growing use of AI to advance innovation in the biotechnology sector. [Read More]
Pennycuick and Bradford Announce $6.8 Million PENNVEST Grant for PFAS Removal in Montgomery County
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Representative Matthew Bradford (D-70) announced today that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved Aqua PA, Inc. for a $6,830,000 grant to remediate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination at the Meyers, Cranberry, and Rahns Well Stations in Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County. [Read More]
Pennycuick and Scheuren Announce PENNVEST Grant for PFAS Removal in Montgomery County
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Representative Donna Scheuren (R-147) announced today that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved Aqua PA, Inc. for a $955,000 grant to remediate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination at the Ivy Ridge Well Station in Upper Frederick Township, Montgomery County. [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces Nearly $3 Million for 24th Senate District Sewer and Stormwater Projects
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced today she helped secure nearly $3 million in grants for municipal stormwater and sewer projects. The grants were awarded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s PA Small Water & Sewer Program. [Read More]
Pennycuick Secures Over $2.4 Million for Local Transportation Projects
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced today that she helped secure over $2.4 million in grants for transportation improvement projects across Montgomery County. The grants were awarded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces Grants for 24th Senate District Law Enforcement Agencies
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced today that she helped secure grants for six law enforcement agencies in the 24th Senate District through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. [Read More]
Educators Identify Opportunities to Improve Reading Performance
Educators and reading specialists discussed how new requirements for reading instruction have benefited students and identified areas where further progress could be made during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today. [Read More]
Pennycuick to Host Public Hearing Examining Literacy
Strategies to improve reading performance in schools will be reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) next week. The hearing will focus on structured literacy, a science-based approach to reading instruction codified into law through Act 135 of 2024. [Read More]
Pennycuick, Scheuren Secure Funding for Projects in Montgomery County
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery, Berks) and Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) announced today that they secured funding for multiple projects in Montgomery County from the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program. [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces CFA Award for Berks County Conservation District
Today, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced that she helped secure a grant for the Berks County Conservation District (BCCD) through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Watershed Restoration and Protection Program. [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces Over $7 Million in Awards for Berks and Montgomery County LSA Statewide Projects
Today, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced that she helped secure over $7 million in grants for projects across the 24th Senate District. This funding was awarded by Commonwealth Financing Authority through the Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide Program. [Read More]
PA Senate Comms and Tech Chair Pennycuick Comments on Federal Executive Order on AI
RED HILL – PA Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), made the following statement today in response to the Federal Executive Order on artificial intelligence (AI). “Pennsylvania, particularly the Greater-Philadelphia region, is a significant national and emerging global player in the technology, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing sectors with AI helping to accelerate and strengthen our economy. […] [Read More]
Pennycuick, Farry Introduce Legislative Package to Improve Veterans Healthcare
Today, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) introduced three measures intended to improve the health outcomes of Pennsylvania’s veterans. [Read More]
Pennycuick Reminds Residents of Property Tax and Rent Rebate Deadline
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is reminding Pennsylvania residents who qualify for the state’s Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program that they have until December 31 to submit an application for the 2024 rebate year. [Read More]
Penncyuick: Look Out for Scams, Fraud and Theft During the Holiday Season
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant and avoid falling victim to scams, fraud and theft, according to Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
Pennycuick Announces Online Tool to Help Pennsylvanians Estimate New Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit
Today, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced the launch of a new online calculator on the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue’s website. The tool is designed to help residents determine if they qualify for the new state-level Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC) and estimate how much they could receive. [Read More]
Home Heating Assistance Program Opens December 3
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced that beginning December 3, Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications to help residents with their home heating bills. [Read More]
Pennycuick Budget Measure Address Truancy, Residency Issues at Cyber Charter Schools
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced that her cyber charter school reform legislation was included in the FY 2025-2026 bipartisan budget agreement. The legislation was included as part of the Education Code. In addition, these reforms return $178 million to brick and mortar schools, by better aligning with the actual costs of educating a virtual student. [Read More]
Senate Passes Bill to Protect Young People from AI Generated CSAM
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate voted to require all individuals who are classified as mandated reporters to notify authorities of all instances of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) they become aware of, including those produced by a minor. [Read More]
Senator Tracy Pennycuick Hosts Third Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), a United States Army Combat Veteran, hosted her Third Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, November 15, at the East Greenville Fire Company, bringing together veterans, families, and community members for a morning of gratitude and fellowship. [Read More]