Winter 2024 Newsletter

(Feb 20, 2024)

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Schlossberg likes Shapiro’s proposed investments in education, mental health, mass transit

(Feb 06, 2024)

"I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House and Senate to do our part to unlock student potential throughout Pennsylvania with what could be history-altering commitment to public education,” said Schlossberg. Read more

 

Schlossberg: PennDOT grant will improve safety at Hamilton Blvd./Lincoln Ave. intersection

(Jan 31, 2024)

"This particular project is one step in a major effort to make traveling Hamilton Boulevard safer for everyone,” said Schlossberg. Read more

 

Schlossberg welcomes PA Supreme Court health care decision

(Jan 30, 2024)

“Pennsylvania’s Medical Medicaid abortion ban serves no reasonable health care purpose. It is punitive. It is discriminatory. It is elitist. Abortion is health care and such care should be available regardless of economic means," Schlossberg said. Read more

 

House Education Committee convenes two-day hearing to address mental health in schools

(Jan 17, 2024)

I’m thrilled that Chairman Schweyer is holding these hearings. The rise in mental illness – combined with the chronic lack of investment in mental health – means that we need to do more. No more empty words or promises. Let’s fund mental health treatment options in our schools. Read more

 

Schlossberg: BEF Commission report builds on Level Up proposal for permanent solution

(Jan 11, 2024)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 11 – Today, Pennsylvania’s Basic Education Funding Commission delivered a report recommending significant investments to close the gaps between schools and deliver property tax relief to homeowners shouldering the largest burdens. State Rep. Mike Schlossberg released the following statement: “The majority report approved by the commission recognizes what my Level Up proposals attempted to resolve: Pennsylvania’s poorest school districts need more support from the Commonwealth to better serve our students. With an antiquated school funding system that relies on local property taxes to pay for education, districts with lower property values are always going to struggle to fulfill their obligations. It results in higher property taxes for homeowners and small businesses and short-changes students. By increasing the state’s share of funding to those struggling districts, allocating resources to new school construction, and providing property tax relief for homeowners, we can set a stronger, new course for Pennsylvania’s students. Level Up took a few big steps in addressing those issues, but it was never a permanent solution. Implementing this report IS the permanent solution. “I would like to take a moment to thank Education Committee chair Representative Pete Schweyer for his work and leadership on behalf of the House. With Senator Nick Miller also on the commission, the Read more

 

2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar

(Jan 08, 2024)

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PA House Democrats Deliver: Safer, healthier, more equitable communities

(Dec 29, 2023)

HARRISBURG, Dec. 29 – As the House majority in 2023, the Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus advanced measures to keep communities safer, healthier and make them better places to live for all residents. First, House Democrats championed legislation to strengthen public safety, including keeping 911 services operational, making Pennsylvania roadways safer for drivers and pedestrians, and recruiting more law enforcement professionals. 911 Centers serve residents and first responders 24/7/365 -- often during times of emergency. When funding for 911 Centers was at risk, House Democrats fought for a plan to secure funding to enable them to continue to serve the public and make improvements to the 911 system. Communities across Pennsylvania are struggling to fill police officer positions , but a plan introduced by Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, will update some outdated standards used to assess applicants that have made recruiting municipal police officers more difficult and imbalanced statewide. “Vacancies in local police departments hurt our communities and put us all at risk,” Williams said. “This measure will give our local police departments a tool to help solve their vacancies but is only a piece of the puzzle as we need to do more.” This comes after an announcement earlier this year that the Pennsylvania State Police was removing its college credit requirement on a trial basis to attract more Read more

 

Lehigh legislators, officials applaud law to add judge to Court of Common Pleas

(Dec 20, 2023)

Based on court statistics, Lehigh has some of the highest caseloads among similar counties but has as many as five fewer judges comparatively. Read more

 

LVHN Planning Merge With Jefferson Health Network

(Dec 20, 2023)

Both state Reps. Mike Schlossberg and Peter Schweyer of Lehigh County promised to continue communication with LVHN to ensure continued quality care and job security. Read more

 

Schweyer, Schlossberg, Siegel, and Miller announce over $7.1 million in state grants

(Dec 19, 2023)

State Reps. Peter Schweyer, Mike Schlossberg, and Josh Siegel along with state Sen. Nick Miller today announced a total of over $7.1 million was awarded to 13 projects throughout Lehigh County by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Read more

 

LVHN and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals plan to merge

(Dec 19, 2023)

State Rep. Mike Schlossberg expressed concern for both patient care and LVHN's robust workforce. Read more

 

Schlossberg offers thoughts on LVHN, Jefferson University merger announcement

(Dec 19, 2023)

"Our primary focus needs to be ensuring our region’s health care system delivers the best access to care and outcomes possible," Schlossberg said. Read more

 

Shapiro Administration Behavioral Health Council Holds First Meeting, Begins Work to Streamline and Improve Access to Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Efforts in PA

(Dec 19, 2023)

The Council, which includes Rep. Mike Schlossberg, is the first-of-its-kind for the Commonwealth and will develop and recommend to the Governor a statewide action plan to address any gaps in access, affordability, or delivery of services, with the goal of removing silos across state agencies, healthcare providers, payers, state and local government sectors, and decreasing the wait time for services for Pennsylvanians in need. Read more

 

State Reps. Schweyer, Schlossberg and Siegel applaud community safety grants

(Dec 14, 2023)

State Reps. Peter Schweyer, Mike Schlossberg and Josh Siegel announced today a total of $718,149 awarded for the city of Allentown to staff and fund police departments and for increased security for multiple organizations in their districts. Read more

 

Schlossberg glad of Fiscal Code passage, but says it misses opportunity to add adult mental health care services

(Dec 13, 2023)

“Further, almost 750,000 Pennsylvania working families will see significant increases in what they can claim on their Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credits, resulting in more money in their pockets to take care of their families. Read more

 

Bill Seeks to Prohibit Solitary Confinement for Some

(Dec 13, 2023)

Representative Schlossberg emphasized that this bill is not only in a moral interest, but also in the interest of public safety. Read more

 

Davis, Schlossberg to introduce legislation to prohibit solitary confinement for vulnerable populations in Pennsylvania

(Dec 12, 2023)

The need to focus on better mental health as a society does not end when somebody becomes incarcerated, It’s not just in our moral interests to do so, but it is in the interest of public safety too. Because so many incarcerated people report underlying mental health and substance use disorders, it is critical to ensure adequate treatment and mental health services are more readily available. Failure only sets up incarcerated persons, corrections staff, and taxpayers for failure. We also know the use of solitary confinement undercuts mental wellness and only compounds existing illnesses. We can and must do better Read more

 

Bill would eliminate solitary confinement for Pennsylvania inmates with health issues

(Dec 12, 2023)

“The need to focus on better mental health as a society does not end when somebody becomes incarcerated,” Mike Schlossberg (D-Leigh) said. Read more

 

Lehigh Valley lawmakers want to stop ‘book ban’ arguments. They just disagree on how.

(Dec 11, 2023)

Even with Democratic school board wins in many Lehigh Valley districts, Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, said he wants the General Assembly to handle concerns about library books sooner rather than later. Read more

 

Winter 2024 Newsletter
Feb 20, 2024

Schlossberg likes Shapiro’s proposed investments in education, mental health, mass transit
Feb 06, 2024

Schlossberg: PennDOT grant will improve safety at Hamilton Blvd./Lincoln Ave. intersection
Jan 31, 2024

Schlossberg welcomes PA Supreme Court health care decision
Jan 30, 2024

House Education Committee convenes two-day hearing to address mental health in schools
Jan 17, 2024

Schlossberg: BEF Commission report builds on Level Up proposal for permanent solution
Jan 11, 2024

2024 Capitol Scenes Calendar
Jan 08, 2024

PA House Democrats Deliver: Safer, healthier, more equitable communities
Dec 29, 2023

Lehigh legislators, officials applaud law to add judge to Court of Common Pleas
Dec 20, 2023

LVHN Planning Merge With Jefferson Health Network
Dec 20, 2023

Schweyer, Schlossberg, Siegel, and Miller announce over $7.1 million in state grants
Dec 19, 2023

LVHN and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals plan to merge
Dec 19, 2023

Schlossberg offers thoughts on LVHN, Jefferson University merger announcement
Dec 19, 2023

Shapiro Administration Behavioral Health Council Holds First Meeting, Begins Work to Streamline and Improve Access to Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Efforts in PA
Dec 19, 2023

State Reps. Schweyer, Schlossberg and Siegel applaud community safety grants
Dec 14, 2023

Schlossberg glad of Fiscal Code passage, but says it misses opportunity to add adult mental health care services
Dec 13, 2023

Bill Seeks to Prohibit Solitary Confinement for Some
Dec 13, 2023

Davis, Schlossberg to introduce legislation to prohibit solitary confinement for vulnerable populations in Pennsylvania
Dec 12, 2023

Bill would eliminate solitary confinement for Pennsylvania inmates with health issues
Dec 12, 2023

Lehigh Valley lawmakers want to stop ‘book ban’ arguments. They just disagree on how.
Dec 11, 2023