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
This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006, raising the maximum rebate for seniors from $650 to $1,000, increasing the income cap for renters and homeowners to $45,000 a year, and tying that cap to the cost of living so seniors don’t lose out on the PTRR benefits through no fault of their own. Read more
In another smart development, the state House has passed a bill introduced by Democratic Rep. Maureen Madden of Monroe County, enabling county jails to provide treatment access at least equal to that in the state prison system. Read more
“By using the latest electronic traffic technology, we can help to ensure that motorists, pedestrians and cyclists stay safer on our city streets. These updates also will keep traffic moving efficiently,” said Freeman. Read more
“These grants will help people get where they are going safer and more efficiently. I would like to thank PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll and Gov. Josh Shapiro for approving this important funding for our area,” said Haddock. Read more
Rep. Manny Guzman praised the free breakfast program that will make a difference to children facing the same dilemma he said used to face as a student. Read more
House Education Chairman Peter Schweyer and Democratic Reps. Mike Schlossberg and Joshua Siegel gathered at Harrison Morton Middle School in Allentown Friday, along with State Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh Valley) to lament the shape of education in Pennsylvania. Read more
State Rep. Peter Schweyer, (D)-District 22, and his Democratic colleagues disagree that the funding needs separate code. "This has been in law. We have a formula. We have a formula that's been used multiple times." Read more
“We should not have students going to school and learning about the history of the United States in a building where the election of Abraham Lincoln was still fresh in the minds of the folks who were going to that school. It’s nothing short of a tragedy and moral failure.” Read more
State Rep. Peter Schweyer, chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, joined school administration staff, teachers, parents and fellow legislators in Allentown this morning to speak about the importance of improving education. Read more
Samuelson said the bill received overwhelming, bipartisan support in both the state House and state Senate, and thanked the HB 1100’s primary co-sponsors, State Reps. Patty Kim, D-Dauphin/Cumberland, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster, Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, and Maureen Madden, D-Monroe. Read more
Organized by state Sen. Judy Schwank, state Reps. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Manny Guzman Jr., and city officials, the tour was intended to introduce state Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development Rick Siger to the city. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, said, “No doubt, there were more workers available prior to the pandemic. And that is one reason why we are here today — to hear your concerns so Sen. Fetterman can take them back to his committee and make sure the Farm Bill addresses your concerns.” Read more
“This is Lexi and Chrissy [Schlossberg]. Both are wonderful rescue dogs. Lexi (black) has been with us since 2019, and we got Chrissy about a year ago, after my kids and I successfully executed our evil, secret plan to make my wife fall in love with a second dog so we could adopt her too.” Read more
“I applaud the leadership team of our new majority in the PA House for listening to the concerns of Pennsylvania citizens, and I was pleased to join my colleagues in helping as many senior and disabled Pennsylvanians as possible,” Pashinski said. Read more
State Rep. Josh Siegel was in attendance, and spoke positively about the proposal as an Allentown resident and spoke to the desirability of pedestrian focused denser developments like this. Read more
Aurea Ortiz welcomes back State Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-135, along with Toni Fernandez, Community Outreach Manager at Northampton Community College, to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month. Read more
The bipartisan 2023-24 spending increases funding for schools in our community — $25.8 million for the Reading School District and $1.2 million for the Gov. Mifflin School District — reflects our top priorities and benefits all Pennsylvanians. Read more
State Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, said the Senate budget amendment redirecting the pandemic aid to school grants was improper and gave the appearance that it was an either-or proposition. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes Barre, vice chair, heard from healthcare professionals and advocates from across the state on what works for them and what does not. Read more
"We are increasing the income limits for the first time in 17 years and we are providing larger rebates for those who qualify," Samuelson said. Read more
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