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
“Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage is worsening, and qualified immigrants can help with this teaching crisis." Read more
These measures would help school districts recruit and maintain the high-caliber teachers that are needed and also help students to achieve the best possible pathway to success. Read more
“This proposal would offer Pennsylvania homeowners needed property tax relief and build fairness into the property tax system by capping property taxes to reflect household income,” Freeman said. Read more
House Democratic Caucus Chair Mike Schlossberg's bill "Grow our Own Educators" passed out of committee. It's aimed at getting more teachers in the classroom. Read more
“Republicans and Democrats together, we’ve always come through for victims. Now it’s time that the Senate comes through and moves one of these four pieces of legislation that they will have to give victims their day in court,” Rozzi said. Read more
“Today we pass House Bill 1, sending the fourth piece of legislation over to the Senate to give victims what they’ve always wanted,” Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, the bill’s prime sponsor, said during floor remarks Tuesday. Read more
The House Education Committee voted 12-9 on Monday to approve legislation sponsored by Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, that would encourage paraprofessionals and other school support to go back to college to obtain their teaching credentials. Read more
At a Pa. House State Government Committee meeting, state Rep. Josh Siegel says giving election workers time to prepare ballots for counting on election night is critical to ensure we don't lose our most seasoned election workers to burnout. Organizations like the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania have been raising the alarm and it's time to take action. Read more
“Tutoring can increase good study habits, improve academic performance, boost self-esteem and put students in charge of their own learning process as they pass that knowledge onto other students," Freeman said. Read more
“Victims have waited long enough. The gamesmanship, the playing politics has got to stop,” said Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks County). Read more
“It is an honor and privilege to welcome Representative Haddock to the library as we celebrate all that we do here for the Greater Pittston area as a community center during National Library Week,” library Director Jessica Lane said. Read more
Our bill would take significant steps to reform Pennsylvania’s hospital closure process: strengthening accountability and transparency without disrupting access to care. Read more
“There is no issue more endemic to our time than housing insecurity, and no moral imperative more urgent than taking meaningful action to end it." Read more
“At first glance, esports might look like only video games, but one of the greatest aspects of extracurricular activities is to create an atmosphere where students build friendships and learn outside a classroom,” said Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh. Read more
“It can be a tremendous burden. You live knowing that your family lived,” while many others did not, said Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, the grandson of Holocaust survivors. Read more
State Representative Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz also presented Citations to Council, Mayor, Borough staff, in addition to the police and fire departments. Read more
State Reps. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, and Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, are among the lawmakers seeking legislative solutions. Read more
A trail linking College Hill to Downtown Easton is an idea that came to state Rep. Robert Freeman years ago, on his morning walks through Lafayette's campus. Read more
Pa. House Education Committee Chair state Rep. Peter Schweyer speaks about the bills and issues that were highlighted in the first committee meeting of the legislative session. Read more
Speaking at a House Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman asks Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Nancy Walker about how they can make it easier for Pennsylvanian’s who don’t speak English to fill out essential documents and forms. Read more
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