The Allentown School District Family and Community Engagement Welcome Center project received $522,205 and the Casa Guadalupe Center project received $500,120. Read more
The representatives said the center, located at 530 Cedar Ave. as the former Penn Security Bank building, will redevelop a historic commercial structure into the Community Education Development and Revitalization Center. Read more
"This would ensure that everyone has access to health care, and it would protect people from being denied health insurance or facing higher premiums due to their medical history," Haddock said. Read more
State Rep. Kyle Mullins assumed the chairmanship of the Northeast Democratic Delegation after the former chairwoman, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, was selected to lead the House Children and Youth Committee. Read more
"Research has shown that exposure to computer science as part of school curricula can lead to more students pursuing careers in computer science,” said Probst. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill celebrated the return of night baseball at Sammy Balliet Stadium in Coplay with a ceremony "turning on" the new lights. McNeill was instrumental in obtaining a state grant to replace the lights, which were damaged during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Read more
Recommendations include employment targets, eliminating sub-minimum wage and segregated work for state employees and contractors Read more
“I believe we need to create a public education campaign within the PA Department of Human Services to increase public understanding and engagement with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline," Probst said. Read more
Below are grants available for applications. Read more
"In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state lost many ASL interpreters, and they are not being replaced with enough qualified incoming interpreters due to changes in the testing system for interpreters,” said Haddock. Read more
"Many Pennsylvania families don’t have the financial resources that many of us have experienced. By making people aware of this gap and promoting the diaper drives that are being held across the state, we can help children to grow up healthy and relieve a burden for so many people," Pashinski said. Read more
A father of four, grandfather to seven, and a recent great-grandfather, Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski knows the importance, and the cost of keeping babies in diapers. Diaper need is the inability to provide a sufficient supply of diapers to keep a baby clean, dry, and healthy. Pashinski joined #PAHouse colleagues and advocates to increase awareness in the Commonwealth. Read more
“This critical measure would protect people from being denied health insurance or facing higher premiums due to their medical history, ensuring that everyone has access to health care," said Haddock. Read more
“It is an honor to be named the chair of the House Children and Youth Committee allowing me the opportunity to continue to fight for the maximization of our future leaders’ experiences,” said McNeill. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski is encouraging all Korean War veterans, or their loved ones, to reach out to his office. Read more
Newly listed state grant programs open for applications. Read more
“We all know that no one ever wants to face an emergency with a child. As a nurse, I’ve seen this happen and I know full well how important time is during an emergency,” said Kosierowski Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski hosted a veterans’ information session to provide veterans in the community with resources and services that are available to them. Read more
“These funds will allow West Easton to complete this project and ensure a better sewer system for many years to come,” said Freeman. Read more
Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications Read more
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