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
The restoration effort will be funded by a variety of sources, including state grants, Wielage said. He credited state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre, and former state Sen. John Yudichak for working to obtain funding. Read more
“My district has a lot of apartment buildings and multi-tenant homes, and right now they’re being excluded from a renewable, affordable energy source just because they don’t have a single family home in the suburbs,” Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, who’s backing a companion House bill, said in the joint statement. Read more
Rep. Tarah Probst - a gun owner herself - said she had never heard of any initiative to push for Second Amendment Sanctuary status during her time as Mayor of Stroudsburg, and described such endeavors as "propaganda" to instill fear in gun owners by a "hardcore right side." Read more
“Every municipality has the same issue, and it’s PennDOT response,” said Rep. Tarah Probst, D-Stroudsburg. “They don’t respond back.” Read more
The project garnered support from Rep. Manny Guzman, Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Rep. Mark Rozzi, who all represent parts of Reading. Read more
At a House Appropriations Committee budget hearing today, Pa. state Rep. Josh Siegel, D-Lehigh, asked Department of Health Acting Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen her thoughts on a medical debt relief program like the one recently proposed through H.B. 78. by state Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Manny Guzman gives his recap for Monday, March 27 budget hearings with Pa. State Police and Dept. of Aging, as well as an overview of upcoming hearings. Guzman also extends an invitation for his virtual town hall meeting where members of Gov. Shapiro’s administration will be speaking on their hopes for the budget. Read more
Action Together NEPA and SEIU Healthcare PA were joined by Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, Sen. Marty Flynn and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski on Thursday to demand local control over the minimum wage. Read more
"Keep our children safe, that's what it's all about, and it's such a small step to make that happen," said state Rep. Jeanne McNeill. Read more
“I’m really happy it (went through committee),” Rep. Jeanne McNeill told The Morning Call. “I was a little discouraged and disappointed that there were actually votes against it, because this was concerning children’s health and lives.” Read more
State Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr., D-Berks, warned against the use of solitary confinement in jails, saying his brother suffered irreversible harm after experiencing 2 1/2 months in solitary at a county jail. He raised concerns about the mental health impact. Read more
The group was joined by State Senator Marty Flynn (D-22), State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), Scranton’s Mayor Paige Cognetti and representatives from other elected officials. Read more
"Health insurance rates continue to rise. I believe my proposal would effectively bring health care policies back to an affordable range for the average Pennsylvanian. It also would offer a less costly alternative to the current private health plans available today," Freeman said. Read more
“It is my hope that the legislature, as a whole, votes in favor of protecting the youngest and most vulnerable part of our population,” McNeill said. Read more
When there's a will, there's always a way: It's one of Cepeda-Freytiz's favorite mottos. Read more
Gun violence is a commonwealth problem - extreme risk protection orders and reporting lost and stolen guns are two possible solutions to combat the growing problem. Read more
"Repurposing an old factory or mill for retail, office or arts space, or transforming them into dwellings, encourages economic development and improves the quality of life of a community," Freeman said. Read more
“I think it's the next natural evolution in the labor movement,” said Rep. Josh Siegel (D-Lehigh). Read more
"When you get a text from the government saying we need your SNAP benefit information you don't know if it's legitimate, you respond and that has resulted in some people having to temporarily have their benefits stolen," said state Rep. Mike Schlossberg, (D)-District 132. Read more
Pennsylvania state Rep. Robert Freeman authored a bill that would create tax incentives for those who reuse the old buildings, his office announced Tuesday. Read more
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