State Rep. Gary Day, R-187th, recently announced nearly $225,000 in Local Share Account funds have been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for the purchase of a leaf collection truck for Upper Macungie Township.

“Upper Macungie Township continues to grow, and with that growth comes the need for more efficient services,” Day said. “This grant will help the township invest in equipment that speeds up leaf collection and improves service for residents. I’m proud to support efforts that make our communities cleaner and more responsive to the needs of our citizens.”

Local Share Account funds are generated by the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 71 of 2004), which provides for distributing gaming revenues through the CFA to support projects in the public interest within Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth Financing Authority was established in 2004 as an independent agency of the Department of Community and Economic Development to administer Pennsylvania’s economic stimulus packages.