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April 16 update: Determined to Restore Regional Rail Service

(Apr 16, 2021)

We would not do this if we felt like our efforts are destined to end in disappointment. Our vision of restoring service that ceased in 1981 is alive and well. Read more

 

Ciresi: Time is now to commit to Reading-to-Philadelphia rail service restoration

(Apr 14, 2021)

The “excuse” train has terminated its run. Let’s get this done and enhance the vitality of our region. Read more

 

Expansion of passenger rail has potential to boost Pa. economy, improve statewide commutes

(Apr 13, 2021)

"What we learned today is critical to making wise decisions about infrastructure and what is involved to bring much-needed improvements to transportation in many parts of the state, especially in Pottstown, Royersford and other stops on the potential Reading-to-Philadelphia corridor that I've long been working to resurrect." Read more

 

April 9 update: School funding, government transparency & traffic updates

(Apr 09, 2021)

Weekly email also includes a message from the Greater Valley Forge TMA and news of a new vaccine site in Pottstown. Read more

 

Ciresi spotlights $20M in federal funding to help local schools reopen

(Apr 09, 2021)

"This funding provides a significant boost to getting students and school faculty safely back on a familiar path, and addresses student learning loss and other educational needs that may have come up over the past year.” Read more

 

Ciresi Calls for Transparency and Disclosure

(Apr 08, 2021)

Pa. state Rep. Joe Ciresi said when public dollars are spent on outside legal counsel in Harrisburg, taxpayers have the right to easily access this information. It's why he support s this basic principle of good government and transparency. Read more

 

Ciresi grateful for announcement of Pottstown vaccination clinic

(Apr 07, 2021)

The new clinic in Pottstown opens at 9 a.m. Friday at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, 575 N. Keim St., and will be open six days a week. Read more

 

Rep. Joe Ciresi: Pa. charter school law is old and broken — and it’s time we fix it

(Apr 05, 2021)

We can save taxpayers a quarter-billion dollars each year and make our current system better, and there’s a plan to do that — the Charter School Reform Act of 2021, H.B. 272. Read more

 

March 31 update: Phase 1B and 1C vaccine eligibility opening soon!

(Mar 31, 2021)

This will allow more people to make appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine. Also, beginning TODAY, targeted frontline workers and first responders can begin making appointments for their vaccination. Read more

 

RSVP here: Walking with Joe!

(Mar 31, 2021)

Strap on your walking shoes and let's go! Read more

 

Ciresi resolution urges HHS to send more vaccine to PA

(Mar 29, 2021)

“Because of vaccinations, many are envisioning a return to a sense of normalcy. But to truly get there, we need the federal government to supply sufficient doses of the available vaccines.” Read more

 

March 26 update: Honoring our Vietnam War Veterans

(Mar 26, 2021)

Weekly email also includes info on solar investments, rental and utility assistance, the PA Rescue Plan, and traffic updates. Read more

 

March 19 update: Making Progress in COVID-19 Vaccination and Mitigation

(Mar 19, 2021)

Plus an upcoming virtual wellness symposium, the latest news from Harrisburg, an unemployment compensation update, and 422 road closures. Read more

 

Ciresi proposes waiving restaurant license renewal fees

(Mar 18, 2021)

The waiver would apply only to restaurants, bars, clubs, churches and fire halls with gross annual receipts under $25 million and that have lost more than 20% of their monthly sales during the declared disaster emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

 

March 12 update: Vaccine and federal updates

(Mar 12, 2021)

Plus updates on unemployment compensation and local road work. Read more

 

Ciresi announces security grants for two Pottstown nonprofits

(Mar 10, 2021)

“Both of these organizations serve as gems in our communities, lifting up those in need by embracing diversity and offering various programs to strengthen the greater Pottstown area,” Ciresi said. “Enhancing the security through this funding means increased safety for the members and staff.” Read more

 

Reps. Ciresi, Young seek creation of Education Reform Commission

(Mar 10, 2021)

The commission would be tasked with performing an in-depth study of the current educational needs in Pennsylvania, projecting out those needs over the next 25 years, and determining what can and should be done to help reform the current education system and prepare Pennsylvania for the future. Read more

 

March 5 update: Let’s not neglect Western Montco with vaccine distribution

(Mar 05, 2021)

Also rounding up the latest news from the Capitol and the latest 422 road work updates. Read more

 

Ciresi offers bill to boost library revenue

(Mar 04, 2021)

Current state law allows libraries to use isolated sales – fewer than seven days each year – of used books without paying sales tax as a means of generating additional revenue. Ciresi’s legislation would expand that to allow libraries to sell used books for supplemental income without paying sales tax throughout the year. Read more

 

PA’s unfair special education funding for charter schools: Ciresi op/ed

(Mar 03, 2021)

The system in which Pennsylvania pays charter schools for special education is broken. For every special education student who leaves a traditional public school to attend a charter school, their home district is required to reimburse that charter school based on an illogical average cost to educate special education students. Read more

 

April 16 update: Determined to Restore Regional Rail Service
Apr 16, 2021

Ciresi: Time is now to commit to Reading-to-Philadelphia rail service restoration
Apr 14, 2021

Expansion of passenger rail has potential to boost Pa. economy, improve statewide commutes
Apr 13, 2021

April 9 update: School funding, government transparency & traffic updates
Apr 09, 2021

Ciresi spotlights $20M in federal funding to help local schools reopen
Apr 09, 2021

Ciresi Calls for Transparency and Disclosure
Apr 08, 2021

Ciresi grateful for announcement of Pottstown vaccination clinic
Apr 07, 2021

Rep. Joe Ciresi: Pa. charter school law is old and broken — and it’s time we fix it
Apr 05, 2021

March 31 update: Phase 1B and 1C vaccine eligibility opening soon!
Mar 31, 2021

RSVP here: Walking with Joe!
Mar 31, 2021

Ciresi resolution urges HHS to send more vaccine to PA
Mar 29, 2021

March 26 update: Honoring our Vietnam War Veterans
Mar 26, 2021

March 19 update: Making Progress in COVID-19 Vaccination and Mitigation
Mar 19, 2021

Ciresi proposes waiving restaurant license renewal fees
Mar 18, 2021

March 12 update: Vaccine and federal updates
Mar 12, 2021

Ciresi announces security grants for two Pottstown nonprofits
Mar 10, 2021

Reps. Ciresi, Young seek creation of Education Reform Commission
Mar 10, 2021

March 5 update: Let’s not neglect Western Montco with vaccine distribution
Mar 05, 2021

Ciresi offers bill to boost library revenue
Mar 04, 2021

PA’s unfair special education funding for charter schools: Ciresi op/ed
Mar 03, 2021