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
State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, Kyle Mullins and Bridget Kosierowski also talked about how the expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program will benefit their communities. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill today announced state funding totaling $940,000 to improve the airport experience for area residents of the community. Read more
State Rep. Jim Haddock today announced more than $1.8 million has been awarded to the community he represents to improve transportation and build roadway infrastructure. Read more
“[The MAP increase] is a very promising start … for the state to step up to the plate and provide more support for municipalities.” Read more
"It is despicable to use childhood sexual abuse survivors as pawns to win partisan political advantage." Read more
"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. Mark Rozzi spoke at a press conference about the urgent need for more teachers and higher wages. Teacher shortages and retention has become a major problem for school districts and too much of the financial burden is being placed on them. Read more
The change would allow municipalities to hire a range of professional groups to serve as managers, said Rep. Bob Freeman, a prime sponsor for one of the bills. Read more
"For smaller communities, it becomes rather difficult to hire someone in the role of either administrator or manager," said State Rep. Robert Freeman (D-Northampton County), one of the bill's prime sponsors. "Often times salaries that are requested can be tough for a smaller community with a limited tax base." Read more
Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Olyphant, has introduced identical legislation in the House. Both bills await action in their respective licensure committees. Read more
Check out some of the latest programs now open for applications. Read more
Rep. Cepeda-Freytiz authored a bill that would amend the teacher certification requirements in the state to allow noncitizens to teach in Pennsylvania schools if they have a valid immigrant visa, work visa or employment authorization document. Read more
“Thanks to Gov. Josh Shapiro signing the 2023-24 budget, students across the commonwealth will have access to universal free breakfast, including 55,266 students in Lehigh County. This is incredible as kids will get a healthy meal to start their school day off right.” Read more
Committee Majority Chairman Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Allentown, said delayed payments are the last thing schools should have to worry about because of “a stupid process where people worry more about elbowing their way and finding leverage inside of the building, and not looking at how we’re actually impacting the lives of human beings we are elected to serve.” Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel today announced $111,960 in funding has been awarded to three area schools to provide fruits and vegetables to students under the federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer sat down with American Public Television at the National Conference of State Legislators Annual Summit in Indianapolis to discuss all things education. Schweyer, who chairs the House Education Committee, was grateful for the opportunity to learn how other states are addressing their education issues and plans to bring that knowledge back to Harrisburg as the fight to adequately fund our public education system continues. Read more
“We need to be able to walk and chew gum at the same time,” said Rep. Peter Schweyer. “We can’t sacrifice the the 2023/2024 school year while we’re trying to create and invent a better light bulb in the next few years. This level-up funding is so important.” Read more
State Rep. Kyle Donahue today announced $246,240 in funding has been awarded to 10 area schools to provide fruits and vegetables to students under the federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Read more
Wilkes-Barre Area School District will receive $226,152 through the federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski announced today. Read more
Cepeda-Freytiz said passing the proposal would expand essential access to teacher certification and open opportunities for quality teachers who are non-US. citizens. Read more
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