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
“When hospitals and health care facilities close or drastically reduce services with little or no notice, their patients, doctors, nurses, and staff suffer,” Pashinski said. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins spoke about the Governor's proposed budget which he believes reflects the needs and desires of the people of Lackawanna County. Read more
The Education Committee reviews bills that address educational funding for 500 school districts, community college and higher education institutions, school choice and charter schools, teacher standards and more. Read more
“With the role of majority vice chairman comes an increased responsibility and opportunity to be a loud and leading voice for the communities I represent and the people of Pennsylvania who deserve an effective and responsive state government,” said Mullins, D-Lackawanna. Read more
"My constituents are tired of extremism. They want a government that is connected to their needs, they want reasonable negotiations, and they want adults in the room to get good things done on their behalf. This budget – and the governor’s remarks – were a reflection of this reality." Read more
“Speaker McClinton has paved the way for future Speakers. Her work has already opened the door to diversity and to inclusion. This is a historic triumph." Read more
“This appointment is truly a great honor, and it comes with significant responsibilities,” said Siegel, D-Lehigh. Read more
“Under this proposal, Wilkes-Barre Area and school districts across the commonwealth would see another increase in basic and special education funding, building on our efforts to address the historic underfunding of the district while helping to take the financial burden off local property taxpayers." Read more
At a Capitol press conference addressing teacher shortages across the state, Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg discusses his "Grow Your Own Educators Program" which would provide financial assistance to create pathways for teachers and paraprofessionals to pursue teaching in their local school districts. Read more
Schlossberg said he plans to introduce legislation that would provide financial assistance and create pathways for students to become educators. Rozzi plans to reintroduce legislation that would create a scholarship program. Read more
“Telemedicine is too convenient and too effective to ignore as a tool at this point,” said State Rep. Michael Schlossberg, an Allentown Democrat who has advocated for telehealth for mental health care. Read more
Elevating Educators contains bills from Rep. Schlossberg and Rep. Rozzi, among others. Read more
“The demand for teachers continues to grow, but the supply of educators has not kept up. One reason for this is the astronomical price tag that comes with earning a degree here in Pennsylvania,” Rozzi said. Read more
“It’s priority No. 1 statewide,” said state Rep. Kyle Donahue, D-113, Scranton, a first-time participant in the state budget debate. “The courts have spoken, and now it’s our job to live up to that and fix the broken system we have in the commonwealth.” Read more
Schlossberg served the previous two years as the minority caucus administrator. Read more
“We certainly do not want to put one of our industries in financial harm’s way. We expect them to pay their fair share just as anybody, whether you are a taxpayer or a business,” Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne) said. Read more
“Lead, asbestos, radon, mold and other hazardous elements are frequently found in our schools, which has significant short- and long-term effects on children and faculty,” said Rep. Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna). Read more
Pa. state Rep. Mark Rozzi discusses the rules he drafted while holding the position of House Speaker. The "Rozzi Rules" were adopted March 1. Rozzi says his set of rules will put an end to partisan games by giving the minority party a larger presence on committees, change the constitutional amendment process and create a safer work environment. Read more
As a first term legislator, Pa. state Rep. Kyle Donahue is proud to stand in support of Eileen and Paul Miller in their advocacy for Senate Bill 37, which would help curb distracted driving. Read more
Their announcement comes on the heels of the Commonwealth Court’s ruling in the William Penn School District lawsuit, that Pennsylvania’s system of funding public education is unconstitutional. Read more
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