Looking to build on the continued success of the Northeast region in the Commonwealth, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill assumed the role of chair of the Northeast Democratic Delegation in the PA House of Representatives today, a role previously held by state Rep. Maureen Madden. Read more
Kevin Fountain of Mount Penn reads from a recently-received certificate from state Rep. Mark Rozzi, detailing his father's heroic acts on a fateful day in history. Read more
Schweyer, who lives only a quarter mile from the campus, championed the efforts of organizations like the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College to provide students with an option to earn a good living doing vital jobs they enjoy. Read more
State Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, said the education received at a joint apprentice training center can help build a good, middle-class life. Read more
Reps. Bridget Kosierowski, D-114, Waverly Twp., and Kyle Donahue, D-113, Scranton, co-hosted the hearing. “This is our moment to get this done,” Donahue said. Read more
State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, and Bridget Kosierowski, D-Waverly, also attended the hearing hosted by Rep. Jim Haddock, D-Pittston Twp. Read more
“There’s a growing body of evidence showing that poor oral health is tied to several serious health conditions, which is why I’m concerned that many Pennsylvanians are going without the dental care they desperately need,” Mullins said. “In many parts of the state, there simply are not enough dentists and dental hygienists to meet the demand for services. If passed, this bill would be an important step forward in addressing our dental workforce shortages.” Read more
“Technical education continues to experience growth throughout Pennsylvania, but the increase in students has still not met the demands for skilled workers in our economy,” said Rep. Jim Haddock, who hosted the hearing and is a graduate of Wilkes-Barre Vo Tech. “We heard testimony about the millions of well-paying unfilled technical jobs in our workforce, and we also heard how introducing younger students – in middle school – to career and technical education could help fill gaps in our workforce. It not only builds interest in these fields at a younger age, but it helps end the stigma of not attending a traditional four-year college.” Read more
“Technical education continues to experience growth throughout Pennsylvania, but the increase in students has still not met the demands for skilled workers in our economy,” said Rep. Jim Haddock, D-118, Pittston Twp., who hosted the hearing and is a graduate of Wilkes-Barre Vo Tech. Read more
State Representative Kyle Mullins hosted a roundtable discussion in Jessup with the company’s leader on supply chain transportation issues, and how they can help as state legislators. Read more
Rep. Jim Haddock, D-118, Pittston Twp., echoed Mullins’ comments regarding the call from McLane officials for additional housing. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre, presented Felton’s widow, Peggy Felton, and her family with a proclamation on behalf of the state House. Read more
State Rep. Peter Schweyer, a Democrat from Lehigh County, said that although prioritization of funds should ultimately be decided by school districts themselves, funding for facilities is certainly a good place to start. Read more
“In the wake of the pandemic, supply chain disruptions dominated the news,” roundtable host state Rep. Kyle Mullins said. “Today, we had a firsthand look at the local operation of a national leader that delivers to nearly every ZIP code in the United States. We also continued the conversation about how the supply chain has improved since the first days of 2020 and the positive effects distribution centers can have on a state or regional economy.” Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski presented Felton’s family with a citation on behalf Pennsylvania House of Representatives, acknowledging his many achievements over the course of his life. Read more
Said Rep. Kosierowski: “While there is still work to do to get to full implementation of the compact, as a nearly 30-year registered nurse, I am very clear about the critical need for increasing the number of nurses in our Commonwealth." Read more
Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins joins his House colleagues in Pittston to introduce Lackawanna and Luzerne County residents to the newly expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. Mullins says many residents who previously struggled to keep up with increasing property taxes and rent will now qualify for the program and see more money back in their pockets. Mullins also points out that events like this are critical because this relief only reaches those who are aware of and apply for the program. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski joined her House Democratic colleagues at the Pittston Senior Center to give updates to the expansion of the Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program. Kosierowski, a registered nurse, highlighted the positive things, like seniors being able to stay in their own homes. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock spoke with seniors at the Pittston Senior Center to give updates to the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and how more folks will be eligible for money starting in 2024. This is the first time the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been expanded since 2006. The update raises the maximum rebate for seniors from $650 to $1,000, increasing the income-eligibility limit for renters and homeowners to $45,000 a year. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski joined fellow northeast Pa. legislators in Pittston to highlight an expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program starting in 2024 that will increase both eligibility and rebate amounts for seniors across the commonwealth. Pashinski says this initiative is one of many priorities the new House Democratic majority has advanced this session and he will continue fighting to put people first. Read more
The event was hosted by state Rep. Manny Guzman and Mayor Eddie Moran as a way to make sure local students are ready to head back to school. Read more
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