- Survey for Women and Girls in Pennsylvania
- Want to Work at My District Office?
- State Budget Discussions
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- PA Treasury May Owe You Money
- New Grant Programs Available
- And so much more!
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As we begin Women’s History Month, please join me in celebrating the incredible women of the world who have fought relentlessly for a future where every woman has the opportunity to thrive.
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The Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women is gathering input for a new State of the Woman Report. I am encouraging Pennsylvania women and girls age 13 and older to take the survey (open through May 30) and share their experiences. Your voice matters.
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My office is looking to hire a part-time staff member in our Bellevue District Office who will handle a variety of constituent services and provide support to the District Office Director.
The application window closes March 16.
Apply online and contact my office for more information.
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I had another busy week at the state Capitol questioning leaders of our state agencies about how they would use our tax dollars in the governor’s proposed 2026-27 state budget. This week, my colleagues and I on the House Appropriations Committee held hearings with the Office of Attorney General, Public Utility Commission, leaders in the Judiciary, and the Departments of Environmental Protection, Conservation & Natural Resources, Labor & Industry, Education, State, and Human Services.
Click here or on the image above to check out my YouTube playlist, where you can hear the questions I’m asking. You can also see video clips on my social media pages.
I’m proud to stand face to face with these leaders and ask them tough questions to help ensure our tax dollars are spent wisely and in the interests of the people.
Read more about the budget hearings in the news articles below from PennLive and WESA.
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“As Rep. Emily Kinkead pointed out, Sunday has been involved in defending Pennsylvania’s longstanding prohibition on Medicaid funding being used for abortion-relation healthcare.”
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“Kinkead had the chance to ask about the use of solitary confinement, and the expansion of an experimental Scandinavian-modeled unit.”
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Right now, the system is so slow and restrictive that only a handful of seriously ill incarcerated people have been granted release over the last decade. This bill would create a clearer, more efficient process to review cases of people who are severely ill, have served significant time, and no longer pose a threat to the community. It’s a commonsense reform that respects public safety while helping the Commonwealth save millions of dollars every year.
The bill passed the House 111-92 and is currently awaiting action in the Senate.
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New Grant Programs for Electric Vehicles, Delinquency
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Several new state grant programs are now accepting applications.
The Department of Transportation National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding program awards contractors who install publicly available community chargers, up to $1 million for a project. Applications are due August 21. For more information, visit the PennDOT website.
Another opportunity is from the Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s Violence & Delinquency Prevention Programs. Eligibility for these funds is open to local governments, nonprofits and private providers offering services to youth involved in the justice system. A total of $5 million in state funding will be supporting this initiative. Applications are due April 6. For more information, visit the Commission website.
Learn more at RepKinkead.com.
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If you or someone you know has a local project that could benefit from state funding, please don’t hesitate to reach out. My office regularly helps municipalities, nonprofits, and community groups when it comes to identifying grant opportunities, navigating applications, and providing letters of support.
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Does the Treasury Owe You Money?
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Do you have an old bank account or other unclaimed property that you’ve been wondering about? Now with the Pennsylvania Treasury Money Match, property such as old bank accounts, uncashed paychecks and rebates less than $500 can be returned to you. Contact my office today to see if you have anything owed to you!
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My Office is Here to Help You
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If you have any questions about this email or need assistance with any state-related matter, my staff and I are here to help you however we can! Reach out at RepKinkead@pahouse.net or call 412-321-5523.
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Pennsylvania State Capitol
116-B East Wing
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 787-5470
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District Office
658 Lincoln Ave.
Bellevue, PA 15202
(412) 321-5523
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