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
At a Pa. House Appropriations Committee budget hearing in Harrisburg, state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski asked the Department of Community and Economic Development about their efforts to promote and prepare for the upcoming celebration of our country's 250th anniversary. Read more
Here are some of the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more
“Every Pennsylvania child deserves a quality education and when a residency dispute arises between a child’s parents or caregivers and the school district, the child should not be punished while the two sides resolve the issue,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. Read more
“Many kinship families are low-income households already facing complex issues and aren’t equipped to navigate the complicated legal process on their own. This assistance will help at-risk children to stay in stable family environments, relieving excessive pressure on the foster care system,” said Pashinski. Read more
This legislation builds on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to address teacher shortages, which included the Personal Income Tax credit of up to $2,500 every year for up to three years for any newly certified teacher. Read more
Speaking at a House Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Pa. state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski asks Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh what her department and the legislature can do to help patients who go to hospital emergency rooms seeking mental health treatment. Read more
Davis, chaperoned by State Representatives Manny Guzmán and newly-elected Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, met with small businesses in Reading “for an open conversation” about how the administration can effectively fund and support current and emerging business owners in a rapidly changing region. Read more
Rep. Tarah Probst, D-Monroe, said inequitable state funding that school districts receive “wrecked us,” not the teachers union. Read more
Pa. state Reps. Manny Guzman and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz alongside Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis toured the city of Reading stopping by and checking in with various small business owners to hear the challenges they’ve faced since the pandemic and how legislators can provide assistance. Read more
“Governor Shapiro’s proposed injection into the Office of Transformation and Opportunity shows a real commitment from his administration. This is fair budget that will provide long overdue funding to women- and minority-owned businesses.” Read more
State representatives Manny Guzman and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, and Mayor Eddie Moran took a walking tour of Reading to hear business owners’ concerns. Read more
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis met with Reps. Manny Guzman and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz in Reading. Read more
Rep. Manny Guzman has introduced a bill that would focus on restorative practices and create a centralized database so taxpayers can see how their school districts are doing in terms of student discipline. Read more
“A financially secure retirement should follow decades of hard work at the end of a career. Unfortunately, a growing number of workers are facing a retirement without sufficient savings,” said State Rep. Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna). Read more
The commonwealth must be a partner with private enterprise to promote workers rights, the strength of our economy and make our economy work for working families. Read more
Democratic state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski of Luzerne County has proposed a plan for some student loans in Pennsylvania that would be a good model for all student loans for a very fundamental reason — it treats financing higher education as a public good. Read more
The program, called Keystone Saves, would allow employees to contribute to an Individual Retirement Account through an automatic payroll deduction. Read more
Michael Healey’s multicultural perspectives students welcomed, among others, state Rep. Maureen Madden and state Rep. Tarah Probst. Read more
The organization thanks state Reps. Mark Rozzi, Manny Guzman, and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz for their support. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-133rd announced that she has reintroduced legislation to protect animals from inhumane treatment in the puppy mill industry. Read more
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