HARRISBURG, Oct. 17 – The Riverside School District and Old Forge School District will receive a combined $42,001 in school safety grants, state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, announced today. Kosierowski said the funding will enable the school districts to prevent and reduce violent incidents by purchasing safety and security-related equipment and to provide for the training and compensation of school resource and police officers. “Our children deserve to learn and grow in safe environments and providing funding for school safety is one of the most vital investments we can make,” Kosierowski said. “This funding will be a big help to ensure the students, faculty and staff in our schools are safe and secure.” Riverside School District is awarded $22,003 in the form of a 2019-20 equipment grant. Old Forge School District is awarded $19,998 in the form of a 2019-20 program grant. This funding is part of the $7.3 million in School Safety Grants the Pennsylvania Department of Education is awarding to both public and non-public school districts throughout the commonwealth. Read more
HARRISBURG, Sept. 26 – A bill that would authorize Pennsylvania to join the Nurse Licensure Compact was introduced today by State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna. Under H.B.1888, Pennsylvania would join 30 other member states of the NLC and increase access to health care. The NLC allows out-of-state nurses to practice in Pennsylvania and vice versa without having to obtain additional licenses. “For over 25 years I worked as a registered nurse and understand the need for qualified nurses to take care of those who need treatment,” Kosierowski said. “By joining the NLC, Pennsylvania can better ensure that quality of care while allowing our nurses to also practice in other states.” The NLC was adopted in 2015 as a way to enable nurses to provide care across the country while maintaining public protection at the state level. Read more
HARRISBURG, Sept. 17 – State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski today announced $110,116 in funding has been awarded to help two local communities with improvement projects. Lackawanna County will receive $50,000 through the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program, while Mayfield Borough is getting $60,116 from the Flood Mitigation Program. Both programs are administered by the state’s Commonwealth Financing Authority. “I am pleased the CFA board recognized how important these local projects are for the local community,” said Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna. Lackawanna County wants to resurface the Lakeland School District’s track, which is nearly 20 years old and in disrepair to the point where the school will not be eligible to host PIAA track meets. The total cost of the project is $342,885. Mayfield Borough is looking to purchase a commercial slope mower that can handle the cutting of about 10 acres of vegetation along the existing levee system. The total cost of that project is $70,726. Read more
TAYLOR, Sept. 9 – Area veterans are invited to take part in the monthly support program at the office of state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna. A representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19 at Kosierowski’s office, 802 S. Main St., to provide information on services available to veterans and their families. The representative will be available to discuss education, health care and death benefits. Legion membership is not required to take advantage of the help, but anyone interested in speaking with the advisers must call Kosierowski’s office at 570-562-2350 to schedule an appointment. Read more
State Reps. Dan Frankel, D-Squirrel Hill, and Bridget Kosierowksi, D-Lackawanna, announced Tuesday the introduction of legislation to increase the vaccination rate of Pennsylvania children. Read more
State Reps. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, and Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny announced legislation to promote childhood immunizations and protect Pennsylvania residents from preventable diseases. Read more
HARRISBURG, Aug. 16 – State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski offered her support for executive action taken today by Gov. Tom Wolf to reduce gun violence in Pennsylvania. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski hosted her first Senior Fair at Riverside Junior-Senior High School. The fair brought more than 30 vendors with valuable information to help seniors live healthy and productive lives. Read more
TAYLOR, Aug. 8 – Area veterans are invited to take part in the monthly support program at the office of state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna. A representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program will be in Kosierowski's office at 802 S. Main St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 15 to provide information on services available to veterans and their families. The representative will be available to discuss education, health care and death benefits. Legion membership is not required to take advantage of the help, but anyone interested in speaking to the advisers must schedule an appointment through Kosierowski’s office at 570-562-2350. Read more
HARRISBURG, Aug. 1 – State. Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, announced today a $500,000 grant has been approved for Old Forge School District to make district-wide energy improvements to its buildings. The grant will allow the district to conduct a district-wide analysis of energy improvements and change its fixtures to more energy-efficient lighting. “This grant will not only benefit the students and staff of Old Forge School District, but the taxpayers in the district as well,” Kosierowski said. “It will save the district money by reducing energy costs while easing some financial burdens of residents. “I would also thank to thank Governor Tom Wolf for authorizing the funding and for his commitment to education and community development.” The $2.25 million project will also entail updating the district’s HVAC systems, auditorium issues, needed security upgrades, and create more comfortable environments for the students and faculty. The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, from which this grant was awarded, is a state grant program overseen by the Governor’s Office of the Budget to assist with regional cultural, economic, civic and historical projects that improve a community’s economic growth by creating jobs. RACP projects are state-funded projects that cannot obtain primary funding under other state programs. Read more
TAYLOR, July 26 – State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, will host her first Senior Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9 at Riverside Junior Senior High School, 310 Davis St. The free event will feature over 30 vendors offering valuable information to help seniors continue living healthy and productive lives. “I’m looking forward to this year’s Senior Fair. It’s a great one-stop shop for people to learn about the new and existing services which benefit our senior citizens,” Kosierowski said. “It’s important to meet with our older residents and make sure they have access to the resources and help they need to take care of themselves.” Kosierowski and her staff will also be available to answer questions and provide information on a variety of government-related initiatives and programs. In addition to the government and exhibitor information, the Senior Fair will also feature several door prizes, catered food and refreshments. For more information on the Senior Fair, please call Kosierowski’s office at 570-562-2350. Read more
HARRISBURG, July 25 – State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, has been appointed to serve as a member of a legislative task force to study drug recovery. The task force will conduct a study on “warm handoff to treatment” for Pennsylvanians fighting drug addiction. It will explore options to make it easier for those who survive drug overdoses to receive treatment after being discharged from the hospital. “I spent over 25 years working as a registered nurse and have seen first-hand the struggles loved ones go through battling addiction. We need to make sure overdose survivors get into treatment before it’s too late,” Kosierowski said. Democratic Leader Frank Dermody, who recommended her for the task force, added, “Her years of experience in health care can only help to inform the group’s effort to improve how overdose survivors are stabilized and then treated. Nurses relate to people with care and compassion, and they have a special talent for quickly spotting simple and effective ways of doing things.” The task force was created by H.R. 216, which was unanimously adopted by the House in June. It will be assisted by an advisory committee consisting of physicians, emergency services representatives, law enforcement officials and drug treatment experts. It will present a report on its findings and recommendations to the House within 18 months. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski participated in a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing regarding fair education funding in Scranton. Kosierowski says some schools are forced to do more with less resources and that our students deserve equal funding for equal opportunities. Read more
Materials from a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing hosted by State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski. Read more
CARBONDALE, July 17 – State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, held a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing today on clean renewable energy at the Carbondale Area JR/SR High School. Kosierowski requested the hearing to discuss what more the state can do to support clean renewable energy while protecting the environment. She was joined by state legislators from across the state, including Policy Committee Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster. “Increasing the use of clean renewable energy like wind and solar will help reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint. This will be a big part of the ongoing efforts toward a cleaner Pennsylvania,” Kosierowski said. Testifiers included Dave Althoff , director of the Energy Programs Office, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection; and Rob Altenburg, director of PennFuture Energy Center. Sturla added “I commend Representative Kosierowski for wanting to further explore Pennsylvania’s clean renewable energy industry, so we can figure out ways to help grow the industry while protecting our environment.” This hearing is among a series being held across the state on House Democrats’ Plan4PA, focused on putting people first by growing good jobs, providing health care access, creating quality schools and providing training for jobs in a fair economy. More information about the plan is available at www.plan4pa.com and hearing materials are at Read more
CARBONDALE, July 12 – State. Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, will hold a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing on clean renewable energy. The hearing will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 at the Carbondale Area JR/SR High School, Auditorium, 101 Brooklyn St., Carbondale. The public is invited to attend. Kosierowski requested the hearing to discuss what more the state can do to support clean renewable energy while protecting the environment. She will be joined by state legislators from across the state, including Policy Committee Chiarman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster. Testifiers will include Dave Althoff, Director of the Energy Programs Office, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Rob Altenburg, Director, PennFuture Energy Center. The hearing is one in a series being held across the state on House Democrats’ Plan4PA, focused on putting people first by growing good jobs, providing health care access, creating quality schools and providing training for jobs in a fair economy. More information about the plan is available at www.plan4pa.com . For more information about the Policy Committee, visit www.pahouse.com/policycommittee . Read more
REAL ID is now available in Pennsylvania, and Pa. State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski says her office can help you apply and make sure you have all the necessary documentation. Read more
The State Treasurer's Office is holding millions of dollars in unclaimed property and Pa. state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski says her office can help you search the database for free and claim what's yours. Read more
TAYLOR, May 29 – State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, today announced a $335,000 grant will be coming to Dickson City to enhance traffic safety. The funding, drawn from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Automated Red Light program, will be used to install a traffic signal and pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Bowman Street and Main Street in Dickson City. “I am happy to see the state making investments into our community’s traffic safety,” Kosierowski said. “When we improve safety and reduce congestion on our roads, we all benefit. I look forward to seeing the positive impact this project has on our community.” An estimated $15.4 million in funding will be distributed to 50 safety projects in 38 different municipalities statewide. The funds are supplied by fines from red light violations at 30 intersections in Philadelphia. Since 2010, 416 safety projects totaling more than $78.49 million in funding has been awarded. Kosierowski noted and thanked Gov. Tom Wolf and his administration for their commitment to invest in community safety across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s ARLE program aims to improve safety at signalized intersections by providing automated enforcement at locations where data shows red-light running has been an issue. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski recently opened her district office and is ready to help area residents with any state-related questions or concerns. Read more
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