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Pennycuick leads technology committee focusing on cybersecurity in new legislative session

Senator Tracy Pennycuick has been reappointed as Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Communications and Technology Committee for the 2025-2026 legislative session.

By West Montgomery Times | Jan 14, 2025

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Funding awarded to Montgomery career centers by Pennsylvania Department of Education

Rep. Donna Scheuren has announced that the Western Montgomery Career and Technical Center and the North MontCo Tech Career Center have each been awarded $85,000 grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

By West Montgomery Times | Jan 14, 2025

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Grant supports church garden aiding local food security

By West Montgomery Times | Jan 14, 2025

Rep. Donna Scheuren has announced a $16,250 grant awarded to New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church by the Department of Community and Economic Development's Neighborhood Assistance Program.

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Senator Pennycuick expands mobile office hours for improved district service

By West Montgomery Times | Jan 13, 2025

Senator Tracy Pennycuick has announced the continuation and expansion of her mobile office hours for the new year, now adding a location in Skippack Township.

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Pennsylvania senators host town hall on agricultural tech innovations

By West Montgomery Times | Jan 9, 2025

Senators Tracy Pennycuick and Elder Vogel Jr. held a Town Hall on January 8 at the Farm Show complex to discuss technological innovations in Pennsylvania's agricultural sector.

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New Hanover Township Police receive grant for technology upgrades

By West Montgomery Times | Jan 7, 2025

Senator Tracy Pennycuick presented a $136,739 grant to the New Hanover Township Police Department.

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Donna Scheuren begins second term representing Pennsylvania's 147th District

By West Montgomery Times | Jan 7, 2025

Rep. Donna Scheuren, a Republican from Montgomery County, was sworn in for her second term as the representative of Pennsylvania's 147th District.

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Donna Scheuren begins second term representing Pennsylvania's 147th District

By West Montgomery Times | Jan 7, 2025

Rep. Donna Scheuren was sworn in for her second term as the representative of the 147th District, which includes parts of Western Montgomery County.

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Senator Tracy Pennycuick reviews achievements and sets goals for future legislative sessions

By West Montgomery Times | Jan 6, 2025

Tracy Pennycuick, a state Senator and U.S. Army combat veteran, has shared her reflections on the past year and outlined her priorities for the upcoming legislative session.

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Scam Jam educates over 50 attendees on holiday fraud prevention

By West Montgomery Times | Dec 16, 2024

Senator Tracy Pennycuick, representing Pennsylvania's 24th district, recently organized a Scam Jam event in collaboration with several organizations.

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Pennycuick and PHEAA host virtual financial aid event

By West Montgomery Times | Dec 13, 2024

Senator Tracy Pennycuick and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) co-hosted a virtual event on December 10 to assist students and families with the financial aid application process for the 2025-26 academic year.

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School safety grants awarded to schools in Rep. Scheuren's district

By West Montgomery Times | Dec 2, 2024

Rep. Donna Scheuren announced that several schools in the 147th House District have been awarded grants by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety and Security Committee.

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Pennycuick hosts second annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast in East Greenville

By West Montgomery Times | Nov 26, 2024

On November 23, 2024, Senator Tracy Pennycuick hosted her second annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast at the East Greenville Fire Company.

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Pennycuick announces device awards for local organizations

By West Montgomery Times | Nov 22, 2024

Senator Tracy Pennycuick has announced the allocation of new technology devices to three organizations within the 24th Senate District.

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Pennycuick and Bradford announce $500K grant for Schwenksville bank renovation

By West Montgomery Times | Nov 22, 2024

Senator Tracy Pennycuick and Representative Matt Bradford have announced a state grant of $500,000 aimed at the renovation and repurposing of the Old National Bank of Schwenksville.

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Pennsylvania Senate passes law aiding education savings for disabled individuals

By West Montgomery Times | Nov 21, 2024

Senator Tracy Pennycuick announced that the Pennsylvania Senate has passed a new law aimed at assisting families in saving for educational expenses and costs associated with disabilities.

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Pennycuick organizes Scam Jam event to combat holiday fraud

By West Montgomery Times | Nov 19, 2024

Senator Tracy Pennycuick is set to host a Scam Jam event on December 13 in collaboration with Skippack Township, PA Banking and Securities, Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney...

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Pennycuick announces grants for Montgomery County technical education programs

By West Montgomery Times | Nov 18, 2024

Senator Tracy Pennycuick has announced the approval of job training and education grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for several technical education programs in Montgomery County schools.

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Pennsburg receives $847,850 grant for municipal building upgrades

By West Montgomery Times | Nov 18, 2024

Senator Tracy Pennycuick and Representative Milou Mackenzie have announced an $847,850 state grant awarded to Pennsburg Borough for essential renovations and upgrades to municipal buildings.

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Pennsburg Borough receives $847,850 RACP grant for infrastructure upgrades

By West Montgomery Times | Nov 15, 2024

Senator Tracy Pennycuick and Representative Milou Mackenzie are set to present a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to Pennsburg Borough.