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Pashinski testifies against water and sewage rate increases at PUC hearing

(Feb 05, 2024)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski testified today about proposed rate increases by water and sewage companies and their impact on the community during a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission public hearing held telephonically. Read more

 

Pashinski: Affordable Childcare is Important for Working Families

(Jan 19, 2024)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski joined Governor Shapiro for a press event at the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA to promote the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, a program that will help many working families afford childcare and remain in the workforce. Read more

 

Pennsylvania receives $26 million USDA grant to support its food supply chain

(Jan 12, 2024)

“The bottom line of the hearing was about the fact that Pennsylvania is the only state in the entire United States that has a farm bill,” state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinksi told the Capital-Star following the hearing. Pashinski, the Chair of the Pennsylvania House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, said that in the five years since the PA Farm Bill was first signed into law it has “done overwhelmingly well.” Read more

 

Education and Access the Focus of Joint Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Hearing

(Jan 10, 2024)

HARRISBURG – The state Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees gathered today for a hearing at the PA Farm Show to discuss the five-year impact of the 2019 Pennsylvania Farm Bill with the main theme of those conversations being agriculture education and access. The hearing was led by Senate committee leaders, Majority Chair Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Democratic Chair Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11), and House committee leaders, Majority Chair Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) and Republican Chair Rep. Dan Moul (R-91). “Today’s hearing was incredibly productive as we witnessed the immense impact of the PA Farm Bill since its inception in 2019,” said Vogel. “Many of the grants that were instituted through this bill have allowed for farmers and agricultural organizations to expand their practices, acquire needed equipment, and better educate those involved in their day-to-day business. This feedback will allow for us to formulate future legislation that will build on the foundations we began with as well as provide improvements that were brought to our attention today.” “Pennsylvania's unique distinction as the only state to enact its own Farm Bill is a source of great pride for all those who contributed to crafting the legislation five years ago,” said Schwank. “We now have an opportunity ahead of us to continue backing our agriculture sector and further establish Pennsylvania as a leader in Read more

 

RACP, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities

(Jan 09, 2024)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 9 Read more

 

2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar

(Jan 08, 2024)

Download my 2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Cultural, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities For Your District

(Jan 03, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Human Services: OCDEL Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Who May Apply: Eligible childcare providers will be notified via an eligibility letter from their Early Learning Resource Center. Providers must meet the requirements outlined here . Use: Staff qualifications and professional development, early childhood education programs, partnerships with families and communities, leadership and management, and accreditation costs. Funds: Grant amounts vary by provider. Grant funding comes from $12 million of federal Childcare Development Fund funds. Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2024 More information: Keystone STARS Website Department of Transportation: State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) Incentive Program Who May Apply: To be eligible for STIC Incentive funding, the STIC or other equivalent task force, committee or group must be formally established with a charter, include public and private members, meet regularly, and comprehensively consider sources of innovation. Use: The State Transportation Innovation Council Incentive Program provides funding to help STICs foster a culture of innovation and make innovations standard practice in their states. Examples of allowable activities include but are not limited to: developing standards and specifications; developing training to facilitate widespread use of innovation, developing Read more

 

Pashinski Hosts Cocoa and Carols Event

(Dec 22, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski hosted a Cocoa and Carols event at his district office, welcoming area residents for some singing, cocoa and cookies, as well as an opportunity to voice their concerns and learn how his office can assist them with state programs and services. Read more

 

Pashinski, Flynn present state funding check to city of Wilkes-Barre

(Dec 22, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, along with state Sen. Marty Flynn’s Chief of Staff, Brian Doughton and Mayor George Brown, celebrated a state grant awarded to the city of Wilkes-Barre today. Read more

 

Pashinski hosts community for Cocoa and Carols open house

(Dec 21, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski welcomed residents of the community to his Cocoa and Carols open house Wednesday evening. Read more

 

Pashinski, Flynn welcome multiple grants totaling $1.6 million for five local projects

(Dec 19, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, in conjunction with state Sen. Marty Flynn, said $1.6 million in state grants were awarded today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority to advance multiple projects in Luzerne County. Read more

 

Pashinski, Flynn present state funding check to Luzerne County Flood Authority

(Dec 19, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski celebrated a state grant awarded to the Luzerne County Flood Authority today along with Sen. Marty Flynn’s Chief of Staff Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Mayor George Brown and several board members and employees of the authority. Read more

 

Miss my Telephone Town Hall? Catch up on the discussion here.

(Dec 19, 2023)

Check out what our friends & neighbors had to say about the issues that matter. Read more

 

State funding check presented to Luzerne County Flood Authority

(Dec 19, 2023)

The check was presented by State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, along with Sen. Marty Flynn’s Chief of Staff Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Mayor George Brown, and several board members and employees of the authority. Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12

(Dec 12, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Cartwright: Return of rail service ‘a once in a lifetime opportunity’

(Dec 11, 2023)

At a news conference at his Scranton office Monday morning, Cartwright and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, joined with state and local leaders to celebrate their recent announcement of a major milestone in bringing the Amtrak passenger rail service back between Scranton and New York City. Read more

 

Indian American Association celebrates Diwali Festival of Lights

(Dec 09, 2023)

More than 200 guests attended the gala, including such dignitaries as Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown, State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4

(Dec 04, 2023)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Aging: Senior Community Center Grants Who May Apply: Pennsylvania Senior Community Centers with an existing, contractual relationship with an Area Agency on Aging. Use: To help Pennsylvania’s Senior Community Centers increase participation and programming Funds: Up to $2 million in grant funding is available. Grants vary depending on staff levels. Application Deadline: December 15, 2023 More information: Aging Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence Intervention and Prevention Who May Apply: Community-based organizations with 501(c)(3) designation, institutions of higher education, municipalities, district attorneys, and counties, Use: Effective local intervening and preventive measures to stop gun and group violence that is occurring across the state in both the short- and long-term Funds: $40 million in state funding is available for two tracks: VIP Grants: Applicants can request up to 50% of their operating budget up to $950,00 total. Coordinated Community Violence Intervention Strategies Projects (CCVI): Applicants can request up to $3 million in total funding over a 36-month period (funding match required). PCCD anticipates approving only 2-3 CCVI projects. Application Deadline: January 18, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Read more

 

Cocoa and Carols - Holiday Open House

(Dec 01, 2023)

Join Rep. Pashinski for Cocoa and Carols Dec. 20. Read more

 

Pashinski, Flynn applaud two state funding projects in Plains Township

(Nov 30, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and state Sen. Marty Flynn celebrated today two state grants awarded to Plains Township. Read more

 

Pashinski testifies against water and sewage rate increases at PUC hearing
Feb 05, 2024

Pashinski: Affordable Childcare is Important for Working Families
Jan 19, 2024

Pennsylvania receives $26 million USDA grant to support its food supply chain
Jan 12, 2024

Education and Access the Focus of Joint Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Hearing
Jan 10, 2024

RACP, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities
Jan 09, 2024

2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar
Jan 08, 2024

Grant Memo: Cultural, Health, Environmental, Public Safety, Transportation, and Redevelopment Opportunities For Your District
Jan 03, 2024

Pashinski Hosts Cocoa and Carols Event
Dec 22, 2023

Pashinski, Flynn present state funding check to city of Wilkes-Barre
Dec 22, 2023

Pashinski hosts community for Cocoa and Carols open house
Dec 21, 2023

Pashinski, Flynn welcome multiple grants totaling $1.6 million for five local projects
Dec 19, 2023

Pashinski, Flynn present state funding check to Luzerne County Flood Authority
Dec 19, 2023

Miss my Telephone Town Hall? Catch up on the discussion here.
Dec 19, 2023

State funding check presented to Luzerne County Flood Authority
Dec 19, 2023

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12
Dec 12, 2023

Cartwright: Return of rail service ‘a once in a lifetime opportunity’
Dec 11, 2023

Indian American Association celebrates Diwali Festival of Lights
Dec 09, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4
Dec 04, 2023

Cocoa and Carols - Holiday Open House
Dec 01, 2023

Pashinski, Flynn applaud two state funding projects in Plains Township
Nov 30, 2023