Senator Andy Dinniman

Committee Approves Dinniman Bill to Put More AED’s in Schools

The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 606, state Senator Andy Dinniman’s bill to put automated external defibrillators (AED’s) in public and private schools.

“AED’s drastically increase the chances of survival for children and adults that suffer sudden cardiac arrest; it’s that simple,” Dinniman said.
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Dinniman: Local Companies Pitch in to Feed the Hungry

Employees at companies throughout the region are growing and making major deposits in the bank – the Chester County Food Bank that is.

State Senator Andy Dinniman recently visited Vanguard’s raised bed garden program to recognize employees for their service and thank them for their ongoing contributions of fresh produce to families in need.
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Dinniman Announces More than $19,000 in Library Grants

State Senator Andy Dinnimam recently announced that four Chester County libraries will receive more than $19,000 in total grant funding to enhance local services and improve access to materials.

“Libraries are central to our communities,” Dinniman said. “They are not simply public institutions, but true pillars of democracy that represent one of the purest and most fundamental virtues of our nation – the ability to improve and enlighten oneself in a warm, safe environment where all the knowledge is free for the borrowing.”
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Dinniman Recognizes St. Agnes School’s 140th Anniversary

As the school year comes to a close, so too is the 140th Anniversary Celebration of St. Agnes School.

State Senator Andy Dinniman recently took the opportunity to recognize the milestone anniversary during a visit with students and teachers there.
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Transportation Bill Good News for County’s Roads, Bridges, Mass Transit

The Pennsylvania Senate recently passed legislation that will allow even more improvements to Chester County’s roads, bridges, and public transit.

State Senator Andy Dinniman and an overwhelming bipartisan majority of fellow senators on Wednesday approved Senate Bill 1, the $2.5 billion transportation plan now to be considered by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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Dinniman Honored by Disability Community

State Senator Andy Dinniman was recently honored by two organizations for his work on behalf of those with disabilities.

Dinniman was recognized by the Acquired Brain Injury Network of Pennsylvania for his service to and advocacy for the Commonwealth’s brain injury community. He was also honored by the Institute of Disabilities at Temple University’s College of Education for support in disability policy in the state legislature at the institute’s 40th anniversary celebration.
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Senate Committee Approves West Chester Armory Conveyance Bill

Senator Dinniman and fellow members of the Senate State Government Committee today unanimously approved legislation that would officially authorize the conveyance of the West Chester Armory to the Uptown! Entertainment Alliance.

“This is an important step in a legislative process that will ultimately result in a permanent home for the arts in downtown West Chester,” Dinniman, who made the motion to pass the bill, said.
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Dinniman Announces More than $28,000 in Environmental Education Grants

State Senator Andy Dinniman announced today that eight Chester County organizations will receive a total of $28,600 in state Environmental Education Grants.

“These grants will be used to develop hands-on environmental education programs and community workshops,” Dinniman said. “It is crucial that we prepare the next generation of Pennsylvanians to value the natural treasures that make our region such a great place to call home.”
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REDISTRICTING UPDATE: State Supreme Court Finalizes Redistricting Plan

The new 19th Senatorial District will include the City of Coatesville and the Townships of Charlestown, East Bradford, East Caln, East Fallowfield, East Nottingham, East Whiteland, Elk, Franklin, Highland, London Britain, London Grove, Londonderry, Lower Oxford, New Garden, New London, Penn, Sadsbury, Schuylkill, Tredyffrin, Upper Oxford, Valley, West Nottingham, West Pikeland, West Sadsbury and West Whiteland and the Boroughs of Atglen, Avondale, Downingtown, Malvern, Modena, Oxford, Parkesburg, Phoenixville, South Coatesville, West Chester and West Grove. The map will take effect for Pennsylvania's 203 House districts and 50 Senate districts in next year's election. ...New Map

Event Calendar

June 2013
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						1 East Conventry Township Community Day June 1, 2013 12:00 pm Staff will have a table East Conventry Township Community Day Charlestown Township Community Day June 1, 2013 1:00 pm Staff will have a table Charlestown Township Community Day
2 West Chester Super Sunday June 2, 2013 11:00 am Staff will have table	3	4	5	6	7 Phoenixville First Friday June 7, 2013 6:00 pm Staff will have a table Phoenixville First Friday	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15 Chester County Balloon Festival June 15, 2013 2:00 pm – 3:39 pm Staff will have a table Chester County Balloon Festival
16	17	18	19	20 Tredyffrin Summer in the Park Concert Series June 20, 2013 7:00 pm Staff will have a table Tredyffrin Summer in the Park Concert Series	21	22 East Goshen Township Community Day June 22, 2013 5:00 pm Staff will have a table East Goshen Township Community Day
23	24	25	26	27 Tredyffrin Summer in the Park Concert Series June 27, 2013 7:00 pm Staff will have a table Tredyffrin Summer in the Park Concert Series	28	29
30 Schuylkill Cana Day June 30, 2013 9:00 am Staff will have a table Schuylkill Cana Day

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