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Dinniman Announces More than $26,000 for Watershed Education Programs

WEST CHESTER (July 14, 2020) – Educational programs that teach young people about the value of local watersheds and watershed protection will receive $26,100 in state grant funding, state Senator Andy Dinniman announced. “Raising and educating responsible young people...

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Dinniman: Chester County Awarded Nearly $500,000 to Prevent Homelessness

WEST CHESTER (July 10, 2020) – Chester County will receive nearly $500,000 in funding to mitigate the risk of homelessness and prevent homelessness due to the impacts of coronavirus, state Senator Andy Dinniman announced today. The funding is the first of two...

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Dinniman Backs Repeal of Fireworks Legalization

WEST CHESTER (July 7, 2020) – State Senator Andy Dinniman said today he supports legislation to repeal Pennsylvania’s 2017 fireworks law after fireworks accidents have led to injuries, claimed lives, and resulted in fires and significant property damage in just the...

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Dinniman: CARES Financial Assistance Available for Chester County Renters, Homeowners

WEST CHESTER (July 2, 2020) – Renters and homeowners who were financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can now access applications for rent and mortgage relief, State Senator Andy Dinniman announced. The applications are available by clicking on a red CARES...

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Dinniman, Sappey Honored for Support of Equine Industry

WEST CHESTER (July 1, 2020) – State Senator Andy Dinniman and state Rep. Christina Sappey were both recently honored by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association (PHBA) for their contributions to and support of the equine industry in Pennsylvania. Dinniman and...

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Dinniman: $225 Million in COVID-19 Grants Available to Small Businesses

WEST CHESTER (June 29, 2020) – State Senator Andy Dinniman encouraged Chester County small businesses to apply for grants to offset lost revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shutdown order. “COVID-19 continues to have a significant and...

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Dinniman Issues Statement on AG’s Grand Jury Report on the Natural Gas Industry

WEST CHESTER (June 26, 2020) – State Senator Andy Dinniman, a member of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today issued the following statement in response to Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro's grand jury report on the natural gas...

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Dinniman: PASSHE Reform Bill Amended to Protect West Chester University

WEST CHESTER (June 25, 2020) – State Senator Andy Dinniman said that he was pleased by the final outcome of legislation passed this week that will reorganize the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) that passed the legislature this week. House Bill...

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Dinniman Announces More than $140K for 3 Chester County Senior Centers

WEST CHESTER (June 24, 2020) – State Senator Andy Dinniman announced today that three Chester County senior centers will receive more than $140,000 in total state funding. “The COVID-19 crisis has impacted all of our communities, especially our senior population who...

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Dinniman: $40 Million in Funding Available for Farmers, Food Programs

WEST CHESTER (June 23, 2020) – State Senator Andy Dinniman announced today that $40 million in funding is now available to support Pennsylvania’s dairy industry and food security programs. “The pandemic and months of uncertainty have taken a toll on all sectors of our...

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