Schlossberg: Level Up Funding Would Benefit Allentown Students

(Mar 07, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg joined Governor Tom Wolf at William Allen High School to discuss how Allentown students would benefit from proposed investments in Level Up, a program that provides additional funding to the state's 100 poorest school districts. Read more

 

Governor Wolf Highlights Historic Education Investments, Commitment to Equity in Funding

(Mar 07, 2022)

Governor Tom Wolf joined school officials and education stakeholders today in Allentown to highlight his ongoing commitment to ensuring Pennsylvania continues to invest equitably in education. Read more

 

Schlossberg: Working for You!

(Mar 04, 2022)

Schlossberg is also working hard in Harrisburg on issues like school funding, mental health, smart growth and making investments that will help Lehigh County grow and thrive. Read more

 

Catch up on the discussion from my latest Telephone Town Hall

(Feb 25, 2022)

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

 

Schlossberg: Our fates are bound together. Let’s govern like it

(Feb 21, 2022)

From our investments in health care, job creation centers, early childhood education and more — this budget recognizes a fundamental truth: We all have an obligation to each other. We all need each other to be successful because your success will positively impact mine. Read more

 

Schlossberg commends governor’s 2022-23 budget plan

(Feb 08, 2022)

“The increased funding for Level Up, basic education and special education will go a long way toward supporting Pennsylvania students at a critical time in our commonwealth’s future. School districts need every bit of help we can give them, and the plan put forth by Governor Wolf is a solid one." Read more

 

Schlossberg responds to latest new boundaries for 132nd District

(Feb 04, 2022)

"The maps approved by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission this year, reflect transparency in the process and fairness in outcome. These maps would finally reverse decades of gerrymandering." Read more

 

Manufacturing roundtable: Helping businesses grow and thrive

(Feb 01, 2022)

Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry is the eighth largest in the nation with an economic impact of $92 billion. Twelve companies joined 12 lawmakers for a discussion on how to make Pennsylvania’s economy stronger, which included workforce issues, innovation, growth opportunities, market pressures and regulations impacting manufacturing in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Local Elected Leaders Respond to Controller Pinsley’s Remarks

(Jan 11, 2022)

ALLENTOWN, Jan. 11 – State Reps. Mike Schlossberg and Peter Schweyer, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, Allentown City Council President Cynthia Mota, Lehigh County Board of Commissioners Chair Geoff Brace and Allentown School Board President Nancy Wilt released the following statement today in response to recent testimony provided by Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley: Read more

 

Schlossberg responds to proposed new boundaries for 132nd District

(Dec 16, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Dec. 16 – Rep. Mike Schlossberg offered the following statement in response to the proposed new boundaries for the 132nd District in Lehigh County. A list of the voting precincts affected are available below the statement. Read more

 

Allentown projects receive $10.5 million in state RACP grants

(Dec 07, 2021)

ALLENTOWN, Dec. 7 – Three projects within the city of Allentown have been awarded funding through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, totaling $10.5 million, according to state Reps. Peter Schweyer and Mike Schlossberg and state Sen. Pat Browne, who all secured the funding. “These organizations provide valuable services to our area, from increasing access to affordable housing to expanding educational programs and activities for children,” Schweyer said. “I am pleased to see the state recognize the important work of these organizations and the tremendous services they provide to our community.” The three projects received a combined total of $10.5 million in funding. The DaVinci Science Center was awarded $8 million to construct a new Science Center equipped with state of the art interactive exhibits and STEAM-equipped labs and workshop spaces. The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs organization was awarded $2 million for expanding the clubhouse, locker rooms, training facilities, parking and other amenities at Coca-Cola Park. Additionally, The Little Lehigh Housing Development was awarded $500,000 for the demolition of nine buildings and the construction of five new buildings to be used as affordable housing. “These three projects are so important for Allentown with affordable housing, STEM education and the quality of life for our region,” Schlossberg said. “I am thrilled to see Governor Wolf approve Read more

 

House Democratic Caucus condemns House Republican interference in Lehigh Valley election

(Nov 19, 2021)

The threatening letter sent to the Lehigh County Board of Elections this week by state House Republican Leadership is another attack meant to undermine the public’s confidence in Pennsylvania’s election system and is an overstep of our role as state legislators. Read more

 

State House OKs bipartisan bills to improve mental health treatment

(Nov 17, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Nov. 17 – A bipartisan legislative package to create local fatality review boards to help prevent future overdose deaths and suicides and to modernize Pennsylvania’s mental health and substance use disorder laws unanimously passed the state House of Representatives, according to one of the bill authors Rep. Mike Schlossberg. Read more

 

The 2021 Pennsylvania Forty Under 40

(Nov 15, 2021)

City & State recognizes some of the "most influential Pennsylvanians under the age of 40," including state Rep. Schlossberg from Lehigh County. Read more

 

House Democrats unveil Propel PA plan to strengthen economic climate

(Nov 10, 2021)

House Democratic leadership today released the following statement upon unveiling “Propel PA,” a plan to make Pennsylvania more attractive to businesses and more supportive to workers:“Pennsylvania is currently facing the unique opportunity to not simply recover from this pandemic, but to rethink how our economy operates and bring forth pioneering approaches to build a stronger business atmosphere that attracts and rewards both employers and employees. Read more

 

Pennie's Open Enrollment Period is now open

(Nov 01, 2021)

Pennie is Pennsylvanian's insurance marketplace and provides individuals and families with the ability to shop for high-quality health care plans and easily apply for financial assistance. Read more

 

Overdose deaths, suicides would get scrutiny from ‘review teams’ under Rep. Schlossberg bill that advances in House

(Oct 26, 2021)

HARRISBURG — Two types of tragic deaths — overdoses and suicides — would be investigated by government-sanctioned “review teams” under a bill that advanced in the state House Tuesday. Read more

 

Schlossberg bipartisan mental health bill to create local fatality review teams unanimously approved by House Human Services Committee

(Oct 26, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 26 -- A bill sponsored by state Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, to establish local overdose fatality review teams to prevent future overdose deaths was unanimously approved by the House Human Services committee today. Schlossberg’s legislation ( H.B.1308 ) now moves to the full House. “My legislation will help break down barriers to treatment and allow patients to receive care that focuses on the whole person,” Schlossberg said. “This legislation has broad bipartisan support, including support from the Speaker of the House, and buy-in from patients and providers alike. It shows that improving mental health care can and should be an issue that cuts across partisan affiliation.” Schlossberg said local communities and agencies across Pennsylvania would establish overdose fatality review teams like Pennsylvania’s Methadone Death and Incident Review Team, a localized overdose fatality review team that would bring together representatives from various public safety, public health, and social services agencies to identify system gaps and opportunities to prevent future overdose deaths. The Lehigh Valley lawmaker said the overdose crisis is not stagnant, instead it is rapidly shifting and the need for timely, in-depth data and actionable recommendations has become increasingly vital. “Over the past few years, we’ve seen a greater understanding that mental health and physical health do not exist in Read more

 

LIHEAP: Expanded Home-Heating Assistance is Available to PA Renters, Homeowners

(Oct 21, 2021)

LIHEAP is a federally funded program administered by the Department of Human Services that provides assistance for home heating bills so Pennsylvanians can stay warm and safe during the winter months. Read more

 

After confusing language over ballot question on English language, Allentown council, state Rep. are trying to prevent that from happening again

(Oct 21, 2021)

Schlossberg has been doing outreach on social media to explain the referendum and why he thinks his constituents should vote in favor of getting rid of the official language provision. Read more

 

Schlossberg: Level Up Funding Would Benefit Allentown Students
Mar 07, 2022

Governor Wolf Highlights Historic Education Investments, Commitment to Equity in Funding
Mar 07, 2022

Schlossberg: Working for You!
Mar 04, 2022

Catch up on the discussion from my latest Telephone Town Hall
Feb 25, 2022

Schlossberg: Our fates are bound together. Let’s govern like it
Feb 21, 2022

Schlossberg commends governor’s 2022-23 budget plan
Feb 08, 2022

Schlossberg responds to latest new boundaries for 132nd District
Feb 04, 2022

Manufacturing roundtable: Helping businesses grow and thrive
Feb 01, 2022

Local Elected Leaders Respond to Controller Pinsley’s Remarks
Jan 11, 2022

Schlossberg responds to proposed new boundaries for 132nd District
Dec 16, 2021

Allentown projects receive $10.5 million in state RACP grants
Dec 07, 2021

House Democratic Caucus condemns House Republican interference in Lehigh Valley election
Nov 19, 2021

State House OKs bipartisan bills to improve mental health treatment
Nov 17, 2021

The 2021 Pennsylvania Forty Under 40
Nov 15, 2021

House Democrats unveil Propel PA plan to strengthen economic climate
Nov 10, 2021

Pennie's Open Enrollment Period is now open
Nov 01, 2021

Overdose deaths, suicides would get scrutiny from ‘review teams’ under Rep. Schlossberg bill that advances in House
Oct 26, 2021

Schlossberg bipartisan mental health bill to create local fatality review teams unanimously approved by House Human Services Committee
Oct 26, 2021

LIHEAP: Expanded Home-Heating Assistance is Available to PA Renters, Homeowners
Oct 21, 2021

After confusing language over ballot question on English language, Allentown council, state Rep. are trying to prevent that from happening again
Oct 21, 2021