Mercer County, Pa. - Representative Parke Wentling announced in a press release Wednesday that Mercer County has received a grant for $93,750 from the Department of Community and Economic Development Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP).

"This funding will help Mercer County develop a plan to support the county finances and set up a strong fiscal plan moving forward," said Wentling.

The grant will be used to hire a consultant that will help develop a five-year financial and operational plan to strengthen Mercer County's financial capacity and stabilize its tax base.

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