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An in-person hearing begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 in City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall, 40 E. Market St. in Wilkes-Barre. Read more
Here are the latest grant opportunities that are open for applications. Read more
“We need to give people peace of mind that their insurance coverage will continue, no matter what happens at the federal level,” said state Rep. Jim Haddock, D-Lackawanna/Luzerne, who sponsored the bill protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions. Read more
The state House Finance Committee today approved legislation that would allow living organ donors to claim an income tax deduction of up to $12,000 for unreimbursed expenses associated with their donation. Read more
HARRISBURG, March 17 — In a pivotal moment for health insurance reform, the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee, chaired by state Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, reported out of committee four significant bills that safeguard health insurance in Pennsylvania in the event the federal government repeals protections of the Affordable Care Act. House Bill 404 , sponsored by Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, would allow parents to keep adult children on their health insurance plans until they turn 26. Before the Affordable Care Act became law, many kids turned 18 and were dropped from their parent’s insurance plan. Losing health insurance coverage led to many young health individuals leaving the health insurance market entirely. Because of the lack of healthy individuals to balance out the high-need policyholders, insurance premiums became unaffordable for many young people. “Ensuring young Pennsylvanians can stay on their parents’ health insurance plan until 26 will provide them with stability and peace of mind should the Republican Congressional majority repeal the Affordable Care Act,” Pashinski said. “That stability means they can begin pursuing their careers and building their lives without worrying about having the insurance needed to stay healthy and help in an emergency at a critical time in their lives.” House Bill 618 , sponsored by Rep. Jim Haddock, D-Lackawanna/Luzerne, would Read more
The public meeting will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at Penn State Hazleton, 76 University Drive, Graham Building Room 115 (Parking lot F). Read more
“It’s important that people have safe roads to drive on and cross as pedestrians and these projects will accomplish both of those goals,” said Haddock. Read more
"I must ask that you consider scheduling a public input hearing in Northeastern Pennsylvania, in my 118th District in Luzerne or Lackawanna County," Haddock wrote. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock visited Riverside Elementary East in Moosic to announce the statewide kickoff of the United States of Readers program for students in Pennsylvania. Haddock was instrumental in securing state funding to bring the program to Pennsylvania and says it will empower schools, teachers and families to encourage young students to become readers. Read more
“Our frontline, local heroes respond 24/7 when they are needed in times of emergency. They protect us and give their time and energy so communities can remain safe,” Haddock said. Read more
Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
“This is just the first step in the budget process and there’s a lot of work to be done over the next few months so that we can get a good product that helps all Pennsylvanians.” Haddock said. Read more
“Each of these projects will deliver a significant improvement for the communities they involve,” Haddock said. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock joined Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger and local officials for a tour highlighting recent investments to revitalize downtown Pittston. Haddock played a key role working with the Shapiro administration to secure state funding for a variety of projects that will bring more businesses, jobs, and tax revenue to the city. Read more
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