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Pashinski Promotes PA Farms, PA Preferred

(Oct 19, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at Maylath's Farm and Orchard in Sugarloaf to celebrate the launch of the new PaPreferred.com – your one-stop shop to find PA grown and produced products at a farmer’s market or retailer near you!Remember to always look for the PA Preferred label at your local market. That label means: Grown in PA. Buy PA. PA Preferred – PA Proud! Read more

 

Farm showmanship: Agriculture and entertainment converge on secretary's stop in Sugarloaf Twp.

(Oct 18, 2022)

When people know where their food comes from, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre said, they trust it will be healthy. Read more

 

PA Preferred website connects Pennsylvanians with products, farm destinations

(Oct 18, 2022)

Redding was joined by Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, for a visit to PA Preferred member Maylath Farm and Orchard in Sugarloaf. Read more

 

Agriculture Department Launches New PA Preferred Website Connecting Pennsylvanians with PA Products, Farm Destinations

(Oct 18, 2022)

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was joined by Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski to visit PA Preferred® member Maylath Farm and Orchard in Sugarloaf to invite Pennsylvanians to explore the commonwealth's farmers markets and farm destinations this fall and winter. Read more

 

GRANT MEMO: Nonprofit Security, Boating Facility, and Water/Sewer Funding Opportunities

(Oct 18, 2022)

Read about the latest state grant opportunities open for applications. Read more

 

Madden: My heart aches for families of Parkland school shooting victims after jury recommendation

(Oct 13, 2022)

"I remain committed to protecting students, teachers and faculty -- and their families and friends -- from future pain and anguish." Read more

 

What's next for Route 940 in Mount Pocono? Wawa, Dunkin and maybe a Popeyes, too

(Oct 12, 2022)

State Representative Maureen Madden (D-115) shared the backlash that she gets from her constituents that are impacted by the new developments and their negative effects. Read more

 

Carbon monoxide leak at Pennsylvania day care sickens children, staff

(Oct 12, 2022)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D) urged the House to bring the safety bill to a floor vote in a short statement on Twitter that mentioned the incident. Read more

 

Pa. does not require carbon monoxide detectors in day cares. Legislators want to change that.

(Oct 11, 2022)

“It just blows my mind this has not been made a law sooner,” Rep. Jeanne McNeill said. “At this point, whatever bill gets passed, it’s not about the name on the bill, it’s about the children.” Read more

 

Pa. allocating $100 million in COVID-19 relief funds to mental health

(Oct 10, 2022)

The report recommended that $37 million be invested to recruit and retain behavioral health professionals. Read more

 

‘Our own league of nations’: Razed Bethlehem neighborhood gets historical marker

(Oct 08, 2022)

The Heights was home to 945 people and 280 homes when it was razed, said state Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton: “It really was a vibrant community.” Read more

 

Wolf, local officials tout Canpack success story during Olyphant facility tour

(Oct 06, 2022)

“When we talk about creating jobs, we mean it,” state Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-112, Blakely, said. Read more

 

ESU welcomes Madden to tour state-of-the-art Aquaculture Lab

(Oct 06, 2022)

Madden, in collaboration with the ESU Foundation, secured funding for the lab upgrades in 2019 through a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Read more

 

Pa. Rep. Schlossberg among lawmakers at White House summit on mental health issues

(Oct 03, 2022)

State Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, was one of 15 state legislators from across the country who participated in a recent bipartisan White House summit on mental health issues. Read more

 

Berks Latino leaders earn statewide recognition

(Oct 01, 2022)

Rep. Guzman was among the honorees. Read more

 

Pennsylvania Declares October as Italian American Heritage Month

(Oct 01, 2022)

Mullins was enthusiastic about the idea as his wife is Italian American, and he has close ties to the local Italian community. Read more

 

Early Beginnings in Reading celebrates achieving Keystone STAR 4 status

(Sep 30, 2022)

The event was attended by State Representative Manny Guzman, who provided a Commendation from the PA House of Representatives. Read more

 

Pashinski: Child Care Programs Can Change Lives

(Sep 29, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski joined Governor Tom Wolf in Wilkes-Barre to highlight a $25 million child care tax credit program that will help working families better afford care and provide children with more opportunities to succeed. Read more

 

Pa. lawmakers visit Banana Factory in Bethlehem

(Sep 29, 2022)

The group toured the building and got a look at some galleries, artist studios, and classrooms. Read more

 

Burgos and Guzman call on President Biden to waive a federal law to allow essential fuel shipments to Puerto Rico

(Sep 29, 2022)

“We urge President Biden to ease the burden for Puerto Ricans, regardless of political or statehood status, and manage this situation with the same urgency that would involve any of the 50 states in the country. This is a matter of survival and empathy.” Read more

 

Pashinski Promotes PA Farms, PA Preferred
Oct 19, 2022

Farm showmanship: Agriculture and entertainment converge on secretary's stop in Sugarloaf Twp.
Oct 18, 2022

PA Preferred website connects Pennsylvanians with products, farm destinations
Oct 18, 2022

Agriculture Department Launches New PA Preferred Website Connecting Pennsylvanians with PA Products, Farm Destinations
Oct 18, 2022

GRANT MEMO: Nonprofit Security, Boating Facility, and Water/Sewer Funding Opportunities
Oct 18, 2022

Madden: My heart aches for families of Parkland school shooting victims after jury recommendation
Oct 13, 2022

What's next for Route 940 in Mount Pocono? Wawa, Dunkin and maybe a Popeyes, too
Oct 12, 2022

Carbon monoxide leak at Pennsylvania day care sickens children, staff
Oct 12, 2022

Pa. does not require carbon monoxide detectors in day cares. Legislators want to change that.
Oct 11, 2022

Pa. allocating $100 million in COVID-19 relief funds to mental health
Oct 10, 2022

‘Our own league of nations’: Razed Bethlehem neighborhood gets historical marker
Oct 08, 2022

Wolf, local officials tout Canpack success story during Olyphant facility tour
Oct 06, 2022

ESU welcomes Madden to tour state-of-the-art Aquaculture Lab
Oct 06, 2022

Pa. Rep. Schlossberg among lawmakers at White House summit on mental health issues
Oct 03, 2022

Berks Latino leaders earn statewide recognition
Oct 01, 2022

Pennsylvania Declares October as Italian American Heritage Month
Oct 01, 2022

Early Beginnings in Reading celebrates achieving Keystone STAR 4 status
Sep 30, 2022

Pashinski: Child Care Programs Can Change Lives
Sep 29, 2022

Pa. lawmakers visit Banana Factory in Bethlehem
Sep 29, 2022

Burgos and Guzman call on President Biden to waive a federal law to allow essential fuel shipments to Puerto Rico
Sep 29, 2022