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Embattled Pa. House Speaker Mark Rozzi says he’ll ‘reassess’ his speakership after passing bills for childhood sexual-assault victims

(Feb 08, 2023)

“To me, being a representative means nothing,” Rozzi said. “Being the speaker of the House means nothing. The only thing that’s important to me is getting this legislation for the retroactive two-year window." Read more

 

Rozzi wants justice for child sex abuse survivors more than Pa. House speakership

(Feb 08, 2023)

"My focus is getting these victims of childhood sexual assault the justice they deserve," Rozzi said. Read more

 

Schlossberg: ‘Our kids win today’ thanks to PA court decision on school funding

(Feb 07, 2023)

“Our kids win today. Justice wins today,” Schlossberg said. Read more

 

Haddock: Listening Tour Has Been Informative

(Feb 07, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock attended House Speaker Mark Rozzi's Listening Tour in Wilkes-Barre to hear from area residents about their concerns around how the legislature operates. Haddock says he was impressed with everyone's passion and insight and is hopeful the issues raised will help bring about much needed change in Harrisburg. Read more

 

State Rep. Cepeda-Freytiz helps seniors find tax savings

(Feb 07, 2023)

"We're meeting people where they're at," she said. "We're making it very easy for them to get these services, make these services accessible and attainable." Read more

 

Haddock lauds nearly $280,000 in grants for local fire and EMS companies

(Feb 06, 2023)

“Our first responders answer the call every day and go above and beyond to keep our communities safe,” said Haddock, D-Luzerne/Lackawanna. Read more

 

Pa. Speaker Mark Rozzi pledges to ready House rules by month’s end

(Feb 06, 2023)

The newly-minted Speaker said he heard “tons of great suggestions” from the public during the listening tour, and plans to “incorporate many of them” in the slate of new rules that will be put before the House. Read more

 

McNeill lauds local fire companies and EMS on grant funding

(Feb 06, 2023)

“Fire and EMS companies provide essential life-saving services and deserve every cent of this grant funding to keep our communities safe,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. Read more

 

Madden highlights $60K in local fire/EMS grants

(Feb 06, 2023)

“First responders are our real-life superheroes and so frequently go above and beyond to keep people safe in our communities,” said Madden, who represents the 115th Legislative District in Monroe County. Read more

 

A time to listen: state House Speaker Rozzi visits King's College, hears from unhappy citizens

(Feb 03, 2023)

Topics during the freewheeling public comment portion of the Northeast Pennsylvania stop on Rozzi’s statewide listening tour included child sexual abuse, needed reforms to state government and elections, bipartisanship and better funding for education. Read more

 

Mullins, Struzzi to Co-Chair House PASSHE Caucus

(Feb 03, 2023)

"As a grateful ‘product’ of the state system, I begin the role of caucus co-chair with a sincere interest of keeping our institutions strong and accessible to future generations.” Read more

 

Pashinski Listens to Citizen's Concerns

(Feb 03, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski attended House Speaker Mark Rozzi's Listening Tour in Wilkes-Barre to hear citizen's concerns on how the legislature operates. Pashinski says the input was honest, straightforward, and will help make improvements in the lives of the people he represents. Read more

 

Latino Health Summit coming to Reading in April

(Feb 03, 2023)

Among those to speak at an event announcing that the 2023 Latino Health Summit is coming to Reading in April are State Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and State Rep. Manny Guzman. Read more

 

The public has a message for Pa. House Speaker Mark Rozzi’s listening group: ‘Let us be heard’

(Feb 02, 2023)

Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) is continuing to hear from people about how the chamber should operate over the next two years. Their message has been clear: the public should have a greater say in policymaking.Rozzi was elected as a compromise candidate by a House that is narrowly controlled by Republicans now, but is expected to become a Democratic majority once three special elections are held next week. It would be the party’s first in more than a decade. Read more

 

Pa. House Speaker brings ‘Listening Tour’ to Wilkes-Barre

(Feb 02, 2023)

PA House Speaker Mark Rozzi wrapped up his statewide listening tour Thursday night in Luzerne County. Rozzi meets with Pennsylvanians all across the state, addressing partisan gridlock and promising to deliver justice to survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Read more

 

PA House Speaker hosts sexual abuse forum at King's College

(Feb 02, 2023)

The Speaker of Pennsylvania's House of Representatives brought his state-wide listening tour to Wilkes-Barre. Democrat Mark Rozzi hosted the forum at King's College.He is traveling the Commonwealth to advocate for the victims of childhood sexual abuse. Rozzi wants them to have a window to sue their abusers, but so far, he hasn't been able to break the logjam in the house. Read more

 

Schlossberg Applauds Governor Shapiro's Executive Order on State Licensing

(Feb 02, 2023)

Elizabeth Strong, a constituent of Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg and owner of Elizabeth Anthony's salon in Allentown, shares her story of state licensing issues at a Capitol press conference. Read more

 

Pa. House Speaker comes to Wilkes-Barre to listen

(Feb 02, 2023)

Rozzi has said no legislation will be taken up until the House considers a constitutional amendment granting child sex abuse victims the power to file claims that are now legally outdated. Read more

 

Siegel: How to fix the broken political system in Harrisburg and Washington

(Feb 02, 2023)

I’m committed to working with anyone committed to building a Pennsylvania where everyone belongs, everyone matters, and everyone has an equal opportunity regardless of party. Read more

 

Speaker Mark Rozzi stops in State College for listening tour

(Feb 01, 2023)

Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Mark Rozzi made his way to Centre County on Wednesday, taking time to listen to the concerns of community members. The event, held at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College, was part of Rozzi’s statewide listening tour, hoping to use the meetings to address partisan gridlock in Harrisburg.“We are here to listen,” Rozzi said. Read more

 

Embattled Pa. House Speaker Mark Rozzi says he’ll ‘reassess’ his speakership after passing bills for childhood sexual-assault victims
Feb 08, 2023

Rozzi wants justice for child sex abuse survivors more than Pa. House speakership
Feb 08, 2023

Schlossberg: ‘Our kids win today’ thanks to PA court decision on school funding
Feb 07, 2023

Haddock: Listening Tour Has Been Informative
Feb 07, 2023

State Rep. Cepeda-Freytiz helps seniors find tax savings
Feb 07, 2023

Haddock lauds nearly $280,000 in grants for local fire and EMS companies
Feb 06, 2023

Pa. Speaker Mark Rozzi pledges to ready House rules by month’s end
Feb 06, 2023

McNeill lauds local fire companies and EMS on grant funding
Feb 06, 2023

Madden highlights $60K in local fire/EMS grants
Feb 06, 2023

A time to listen: state House Speaker Rozzi visits King's College, hears from unhappy citizens
Feb 03, 2023

Mullins, Struzzi to Co-Chair House PASSHE Caucus
Feb 03, 2023

Pashinski Listens to Citizen's Concerns
Feb 03, 2023

Latino Health Summit coming to Reading in April
Feb 03, 2023

The public has a message for Pa. House Speaker Mark Rozzi’s listening group: ‘Let us be heard’
Feb 02, 2023

Pa. House Speaker brings ‘Listening Tour’ to Wilkes-Barre
Feb 02, 2023

PA House Speaker hosts sexual abuse forum at King's College
Feb 02, 2023

Schlossberg Applauds Governor Shapiro's Executive Order on State Licensing
Feb 02, 2023

Pa. House Speaker comes to Wilkes-Barre to listen
Feb 02, 2023

Siegel: How to fix the broken political system in Harrisburg and Washington
Feb 02, 2023

Speaker Mark Rozzi stops in State College for listening tour
Feb 01, 2023