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Madden, McNeill re-elected to Northeast Delegation leadership; Kosierowski added to leadership team

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PA lawmakers look to propose bill that would implement a four day work week

(16 hours ago)

6 News spoke to State Representative Joshua Siegel of the 22nd legislative district who says this bill would be a tax credit based incentive, but on top of that it is pro family, pro community and pro Commonwealth. Read more

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‘Keystone Saves’ Aims to Help Millions of Working Pennsylvanians

(21 hours ago)

This week, AARP Pennsylvania was part of a news conference about the bill, with Sen. Art Haywood, D-Montgomery, and Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Blakely. Read more

Women’s Expo planned by Probst, Madden for June 24

(23 hours ago)

The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 24 at the Stroudsburg High School Cafeteria, 1100 W. Main St., Stroudsburg. No RSVP is required to attend. Read more

Pa. House OKs $100M for PA mental health needs

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“This money has been allocated. The uses have been thoroughly vetted. It’s time to get this money out the door to serve Pennsylvanians. I am grateful for the bipartisan support this legislation received and look forward to working with the Senate and Governor Josh Shapiro to get this done so we can get people the help they need,” said Schlossberg. Read more

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Rozzi, joined by childhood sexual abuse victims, urge Senate to vote on statute of limitation reform

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State Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-126) stood on Harrisburg’s Capitol steps Monday, June 5, alongside Caleb Kauffman, Lancaster County victim and advocate; state Rep. Maureen Madden (D-115); state Rep. La’Tasha D. Mayes (D-24); cast members of Peacock’s “Sins of the Amish,” and several other victims and advocates who together called for justice for childhood sexual abuse survivors. Read more

Haddock's Bill to Remember 9/11 in Schools Unanimously Passes House

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Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock discusses his legislation that would require schools to observe a moment of silence to annually recognize September 11th. Haddock hopes to ensure future generations of Pennsylvanians understand the events of 9/11 and its impacts on the lives of all Americans. The bill unanimously passed the state House. Read more

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Pa. House passes legislation providing $100 million for mental health needs across the state

(Jun 07, 2023)

“This money has been allocated. The uses have been thoroughly vetted. It’s time to get this money out the door to serve Pennsylvanians," said the bill's author, state Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh). Read more

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Pennsylvania House OKs $100 million for adult mental health services

(Jun 07, 2023)

The largest chunk of funds, $34 million, from this Rep. Schlossberg bill would go toward workforce development and retention in the behavioral health field, which would include training, paid internships, loan repayment and tuition assistance. Read more

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Freeman bill seeks to extend Main Street program, which has been a resounding success in Easton

(Jun 07, 2023)

“A community’s Main Street initiative often just gets started with implementing its revitalization plan when the funding ends, undermining the ability to realize the plan’s objectives," Freeman, D-Northampton, said. Read more

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Pa. House approves $100 million plan to fund adult mental health services

(Jun 07, 2023)

The money from the American Rescue Plan Act was described by the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh County, as “both large and small” because while the dollar amount is large, there is a tremendous need for mental health care across the commonwealth. Read more