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McNeill appointed chair of Northeast Democratic Delegation

Schweyer Highlights Priorities for New Legislative Session

(Nov 22, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer highlights his priorities for the upcoming legislative session with a focus on increased education funding, helping our veterans and seniors, and investing in critical infrastructure projects like road and bridge repairs. Read more

 

Mullins: $1M RACP grant awarded to support local renewable energy development project

(Nov 21, 2022)

“This project will divert waste from landfills, produce diesel fuel domestically, and create local jobs; and it will do so without producing harmful emissions." Read more

 

Madden, McNeill, Northeast Delegation announce $4.3M grant for St. Luke’s radiology and surgical space expansion

(Nov 21, 2022)

“We are grateful to have the support of Representatives Madden and McNeill and the entire Northeast Delegation for St. Luke’s new radiology residency program and surgical space expansion at the Anderson Campus,” said Ed Nawrocki, president of St. Luke’s East Region and Anderson Campus. Read more

 

Lehigh Valley nonprofit receives $300,000 state grant to expand services

(Nov 21, 2022)

“Danny’s Ride is helping to fill a critical need in our community,” Schlossberg said. “The opioid epidemic continues to take its toll on our region, robbing families of loved ones. Many families will gather around the table at Thanksgiving with broken hearts. Recovery is possible, but it needs to be easier. A simple ride can make all the difference in the first steps to recovery, and Danny’s Ride is working to do that.” Read more

 

Pashinski welcomes $1 million grant for Hanover Township solar farm

(Nov 21, 2022)

Pashinski said the construction would include environmental remediation and engineering, grid modernization and electrical infrastructure, construction and maintenance of the facility, and pollinator friendly/landscape shields. Read more

 

Guzman hosts constituent event in Reading

(Nov 18, 2022)

PA state Rep. Manny Guzman hosted a constituent event in Reading where information on important state programs such as LIHEAP heating assistance was provided to residents, and volunteers handed out 500 turkeys and bags of food. Guzman reminded residents if they or someone they know needs help with the cost of heating their home this season, they can contact his office at 610-376-1529 or visit LIHEAP.com for more information. Read more

 

State lawmaker and former Philadelphia Eagle hand out 500 turkeys in Reading

(Nov 17, 2022)

Rep. Manny Guzman organized an event to help local residents in need. Read more

 

Madden, McNeill re-elected to Northeast Delegation leadership; Kosierowski added to leadership team

(Nov 17, 2022)

“We have worked collectively to bring in millions of dollars for crucial projects that have and will continue to have enormous benefits for northeast Pennsylvania, and we have focused on ensuring our incredibly hard-working district office staffs have easy access to the resources necessary to help our constituents.” Read more

 

Pashinski on Helping Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

(Nov 16, 2022)

While much has been done, Pashinski hopes to do more with House Bill 2858, which would give funds to non-profit organizations that help with legal fees and other services for these grandparents. Read more

 

House Democratic Caucus Elects 2023/24 Leadership Team

(Nov 15, 2022)

The Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus unanimously re-elected its current Leadership team to serve in the 2023-24 legislative session. Read more

 

Rozzi: How to boost Pennsylvania’s new educator pipeline

(Nov 14, 2022)

We need to establish stronger incentives to keep quality teachers in Pennsylvania. Two bills in the House can achieve this goal and together create the educator accelerator that we need. Read more

 

New law goes after toll cheats

(Nov 05, 2022)

"We're talking about a lot of money that could go to PennDOT that could be used to fix the roads, to fix infrastructure. We're talking millions of dollars left unpaid," said Rep. Rozzi. Read more

 

Madden announces additional $102K for Pocono Township playground

(Nov 03, 2022)

“It’s been such a pleasure working with Pocono Township Board of Commissioners on these projects that, when completed, will undoubtedly provide residents of the township and beyond a fun, family-friendly, inclusive, artistic and exciting place to play and unwind,” Madden said. Read more

 

Local business leaders, lawmakers discuss bipartisan corporate tax cut

(Nov 03, 2022)

"Whereas we might come from this at different angles, our goal was the same: to make sure we have a competitive business climate here," Schweyer said, "so that all of our residents are able to get a good job." Read more

 

Public money flowing to Confluence, Watermark developments in Easton

(Nov 03, 2022)

"These projects will be a nice addition to the Easton Transportation Center and along waterfront and will bring needed parking to the city," Freeman said. "I am glad that I was able to play a part in getting this funding released by the Wolf administration." Read more

 

Rozzi appointed to $1 billion trust dedicated to fighting Pennsylvania’s opioid epidemic

(Nov 03, 2022)

“Settlement money will be spent differently county by county, empowering local governments to do what’s best for their community,” Rozzi said. “All of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties have been impacted by addiction, and I’m proud to say lawmakers are coming together to take a stand against it.” Read more

 

Pashinski: Additional $3 million in RACP grants awarded for local improvement projects

(Nov 01, 2022)

“I’m proud to have advocated for and received approval for both of these RACP projects, and I want to thank again Governor Wolf for seeing how important this additional $3 million investment will be for Wilkes-Barre and our region,” said Pashinski. Read more

 

McNeill: $1 million RACP grant awarded for LVIA upgrades

(Nov 01, 2022)

“I am pleased to see this funding approved which will be utilized to make the airport safer for passengers and motorists. My delegation colleagues and I know how important LVIA is to both our region and to Pennsylvania and I am proud to support this project.” Read more

 

$1M grant backs safety upgrades for motorists at Lehigh Valley Int’l Airport

(Nov 01, 2022)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, announced the grant Tuesday from the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. Read more

 

Guzman to host a visit of the Secretary of Transportation in Reading

(Oct 31, 2022)

“I am looking forward to this meeting; it will be a chance to exchange ideas and learn more about current and upcoming projects of the Department of Transportation in Berks County,” Guzman said. Read more

 

Schweyer Highlights Priorities for New Legislative Session
Nov 22, 2022

Mullins: $1M RACP grant awarded to support local renewable energy development project
Nov 21, 2022

Madden, McNeill, Northeast Delegation announce $4.3M grant for St. Luke’s radiology and surgical space expansion
Nov 21, 2022

Lehigh Valley nonprofit receives $300,000 state grant to expand services
Nov 21, 2022

Pashinski welcomes $1 million grant for Hanover Township solar farm
Nov 21, 2022

Guzman hosts constituent event in Reading
Nov 18, 2022

State lawmaker and former Philadelphia Eagle hand out 500 turkeys in Reading
Nov 17, 2022

Madden, McNeill re-elected to Northeast Delegation leadership; Kosierowski added to leadership team
Nov 17, 2022

Pashinski on Helping Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Nov 16, 2022

House Democratic Caucus Elects 2023/24 Leadership Team
Nov 15, 2022

Rozzi: How to boost Pennsylvania’s new educator pipeline
Nov 14, 2022

New law goes after toll cheats
Nov 05, 2022

Madden announces additional $102K for Pocono Township playground
Nov 03, 2022

Local business leaders, lawmakers discuss bipartisan corporate tax cut
Nov 03, 2022

Public money flowing to Confluence, Watermark developments in Easton
Nov 03, 2022

Rozzi appointed to $1 billion trust dedicated to fighting Pennsylvania’s opioid epidemic
Nov 03, 2022

Pashinski: Additional $3 million in RACP grants awarded for local improvement projects
Nov 01, 2022

McNeill: $1 million RACP grant awarded for LVIA upgrades
Nov 01, 2022

$1M grant backs safety upgrades for motorists at Lehigh Valley Int’l Airport
Nov 01, 2022

Guzman to host a visit of the Secretary of Transportation in Reading
Oct 31, 2022