Berks County projects receive over $1 million in state grant funding from multiple lawmakers

Pittman, Major, Rossi & Cooper Announce More than $567,000 in State Grants for Westmoreland County - Senator Pittman

HARRISBURG – Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Abby Major (R-60), Leslie Rossi (R-59) and Jill Cooper (R-55) announced $567,231 in Local Share Account funding to support projects throughout Westmoreland County.  These funds were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority and funded through the Local Share Account Program – Category 4 Facilities Program, which uses money generated by casinos to support projects to improve quality of life fo…

Schwank Announces $762,773 in Grant Funding for Berks County Communities

Reading, PA − March 18, 2026 − State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) today announced $762,773 in Local Share Account – Category 4 Facilities Program grant funding for 11 projects in the 11th Senatorial District. The Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 71 of 2004) provides for the distribution of gaming revenues from Category 4 licensed facilities through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public inter…

Berks County projects receive over $1 million in state grant funding from multiple lawmakers

More than $1 million in state grant funding has been awarded to projects across Berks County, with multiple state lawmakers announcing investments aimed at improving public safety, infrastructure and community resources. The funding comes through Pennsylvania’s Local Share Account (LSA) programs, which distribute gaming revenue through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects that benefit the public. A significant portion of the …