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 significant influx of state funding will be used toward important safety upgrades in Wilkes-Barre and allow Plains Township to replace outdated vehicles," said Pashinski. Read more
Two important projects received considerable funding to help the Cityof Bethlehem tackle important initiatives : the Broad Street improvement project received $642,750 in state multimodal funding to help make East Broad Street more walkable for pedestrians by implementing pedestrian safety and traffic calming measures. Read more
State Reps. Kyle T. Donahue and Bridget M. Kosierowski said the Commonwealth Financing Authority today approved $4.16 million in grants for Lackawanna County and municipalities in their legislative districts. Read more
“Each of these grants will have a significant impact for the municipalities and organizations that sought the funds. The best part about these projects is that they all will benefit residents in one way or another by providing community gathering spaces, enhancing recreational opportunities, making roads safer or improving emergency services,” said Freeman. Read more
Wednesday’s community meeting, organized by state Rep. Manny Guzman, was about searching for answers and looking for options to quell the violence that has claimed too many young lives in cities across the U.S. Read more
The bill, reintroduced as HB 157, is sponsored by state Reps. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, and Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, who argue that the bill would make it easier for Pennsylvanians to identify and buy locally grown produce by making the commonwealth’s PA Preferred marketing program permanent. Read more
State Representative Manny Guzman was joined by law enforcement officials from the local, state and federal level Wednesday night for a community meeting to discuss gun violence prevention in the City. Read more
State Rep. Manny Guzman, Berks County District Attorney John Adams and Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli were among those in attendance. Read more
“I am looking forward to serving constituents from our ‘new home’ and invite residents to come by and see us. My staff and I will continue providing the same great service to neighbors from our new location,” said Schlossberg, D-Lehigh. Read more
Schlossberg’s new office is located at 5100 Tilghman Street, Suite 200, 18104. Read more
House Bill 158 from Rep. Pashinski doubles the time in which a hospital must notify state and local agencies of a planned closure from 90 to 180 days. Read more
State Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, said it’s important that no minority group is left behind. Read more
Freeman said his legislation would require the state Board of Education to establish a tutoring program, which would provide academic credit to students in 11th and 12th grades for tutoring pupils in grades one to six. Read more
Launched as a Pennsylvania Farm Bill initiative in 2019, the PA Preferred Organic Program has been used to increase market opportunities for Pennsylvania farmers. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Kyle Donahue is happy to see the governor fighting for kids across the state to have the same opportunities to succeed. At the same time, he's excited to see the governor’s budget proposal make investments that provide property tax relief and incentives to recruit fire, EMS, and first responders. Read more
Pashinski said the bipartisan, bicameral legislation would be a significant step toward ensuring health care facilities planning to close provide local communities and government agencies the time, information, and opportunity they need to adequately address these significant impacts and plan for related challenges. Read more
Cepeda-Freytiz’s success in politics isn’t something she has accomplished on her own. In fact, it’s not even something she ever intended to pursue. Read more
The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, of Luzerne County, and Jennifer O’Mara, of Delaware County, would require hospitals 180 days, instead of the current 90 days, to notify state and local agencies of a planned shutdown. Read more
“My staff and I have been helping seniors throughout the district learn about and enroll in the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, and the biggest hurdle preventing some of these wonderful people who need and would otherwise qualify for the program is the income threshold is not high enough for them,” Haddock said. Read more
McNeill said the appointments put her in a position to discuss and formulate much of the language of legislation before it is considered and voted on in the full House of Representatives. Read more
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