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
“Let’s be clear about something contrary to what the Senate would have you believe, this is not an either/or proposition. We need to fund both,” said the bill’s primary sponsor, Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh. Read more
One of the memorandums was submitted by Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, with support from Reps. Mark Gillen, R-Berks, and Maureen Madden, D-Monroe. Read more
Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, said the event provided a space to display the importance of mental health resources and funding for people throughout Pennsylvania. Read more
“We must protect public schools and equitably allocate resources. We are prioritizing working families; we are committed to strengthening public education in Pennsylvania." Read more
“I look forward to working with the Senate to try to pass a fiscal code that does fund this $100 million appropriation,” Schlossberg said. “But I think what happened in the budget is extremely frustrating, disheartening and downright damaging to people whose lives could be improved by enhanced funding for mental health.” Read more
“We’ve been working on this bill for five years,” said Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, majority chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. Mr. Pashinksi said passing the bill is a top priority. Read more
“Enough is enough. I’m a proud pro-union legislator, and I’m honored to stand beside Teamsters members in their fight for a fair and just contract.” Read more
“UPS’ collective bargaining agreement ends in under two weeks, yet negotiations remain at a stalemate. A strike of 340,000 workers can be avoided with the promise of fair wages, good benefits and improved working conditions." Read more
In our state, 1.8 million adults struggle with a mental health condition – and the overwhelming majority of those people (1.7 million) do not live in a community with enough mental health professionals. Read more
State Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) was marching at the rally with his community to send a message to President Biden. Read more
At a rally in Steelton for workers' rights, Pa. state Rep. Mark Rozzi stood with UPS Teamsters in their fight for better wages and working conditions. Rozzi also introduced a House resolution urging the federal government to stay out of the negotiating process, so they don’t ultimately damage the outcome. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre, congratulated the chamber “for their vision, hard work and success in receiving the necessary funds to initiate their Project Elevate proposal.” Read more
“If it is our intention to rehabilitate people and to make sure they come out of prison in the best possible shape, in the best possible recovery, why on Earth wouldn’t we do this?” Madden said. “In the long run, we’re saving money by not reincarcerating people.” Read more
Representative Maureen Madden, a Democrat who sponsored HB1515, argued that expanding treatment for inmates could not only benefit the incarcerated individuals but also improve the overall prison system. Read more
State Representative Peter Schweyer, Chair of the Education Committee, also shares a personal connection to the issue, as his own children attend underfunded schools that struggle to perform. Schweyer expresses concern about diverting funds away from K-12 schools, as it would result in fewer teachers and resources for students. Read more
More than a dozen businesses were affected by the fire and will be eligible to seek financial assistance. The SBA offers long-term repayment options to keep payments affordable, with terms up to a maximum of 30 years. Read more
“I keep hearing from the governor that this is his top priority,” Rozzi said. “If this is truly his top priority, he will get it done during budget negotiations.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock welcomed Governor Josh Shapiro to the Pittston Memorial Library to highlight a broadband expansion plan that would ensure every Pennsylvanian has access to the internet. Haddock says communities across his district struggle with internet access and he's excited for this much needed investment. Read more
Shapiro was joined by state Sen. Marty Flynn, D-22, Dunmore, and state Rep. James Haddock, D-118, Pittston Twp. Read more
All Pennsylvania county jails except for Cambridge Springs are eligible for the grant through the current pilot program established by Act 80 in 2015, said state Rep. Maureen Madden, D-115th, who drafted the legislation that passed 199-4 on Friday, July 7. Read more
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