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

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski will host an unclaimed property week starting today and ending on Friday, March 21. Read more

Learn more about the multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

“Tutoring is a time-honored and cost-effective way to enhance academic performance for both the student being tutored and the student who serves as a tutor," Freeman said. Read more

On this edition of Ed Talks, Chairman of the Pa. House Education Committee state Rep. Peter Schweyer sits down with Donna Cooper of Children First to talk about how adequate school funding would deliver positive results for students across the commonwealth. Read more

"A public housing police force would greatly enhance community policing efforts, making public housing projects safer for their residents and their families, especially children and the elderly," Freeman said. Read more

At a recent budget hearing, Chair of the Pa. House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee state Rep. Maureen Madden questioned Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich about additional funding for the state's Area Agencies on Aging. Madden highlighted the story of Susan, a woman caring for her aging husband who's life greatly improved with an increase in services. Read more

At a recent budget hearing, Chair of the Pa. House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee state Rep. Maureen Madden questioned the Department of Human Services about their efforts to promote the LIFE program. Madden praised the program's holistic approach and asked about the department's efforts to encourage seniors to enroll. Read more

The free event -- “Hands Off Our Health Care: A Town Hall on Medicare & Medicaid Cuts” – will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 10 at Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton 18509. Read more