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
Here in Pennsylvania, I am an ally to all who stand for decency and equity. That is MY choice, and I am damn proud of it. Read more
"If you don't think some desperate young girl is going to go back to the the coat hanger form method of abortion, you're sadly mistaken," said state Rep. Maureen Madden (D-115). Read more
Rep. Peter Schweyer held a “safe streets” hearing at the Lehigh County Government Center in Allentown. Read more
Schweyer, who represents the Lehigh Valley, said he’s confident that the policy hearing will increase interest in sponsoring a bill to tackle illegal ATV and dirt bike use. Read more
“This appointment is a great honor,” said Kosierowski. “It is one that also comes with an important responsibility. Not only will I continue advocating for my district during the annual budgeting process, but I’ll also be better positioned to review fiscal policies and their direct implications to hard-working taxpayers across the Commonwealth.” Read more
“I encourage those who served our country to make an appointment with the outreach specialist so that they’re aware of all the programs and services available to assist them,” McNeill said. Read more
During the hearing, lawmakers heard testimony from people impacted by the opioid epidemic, health experts, addiction management specialists and law enforcement. Read more
Weaver stopped by a number of other businesses on his tour, accompanied by Reading Mayor Eddie Moran, state Reps. Manny Guzman and Mark Rozzi, City Council members Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Donna Reed and members of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance. Read more
Schlossberg said a priority should be directing money coming to Pennsylvania from a $26 billion court settlement with pharmaceutical distributors to ease staff shortages at drug abuse treatment centers. Read more
“It’s important that we continue bolstering recycling efforts, and these dollars will ensure those efforts are continued,” McNeill said. “We’ve only been given one earth, and these investments are impactful, helping our communities remain proactive in protecting our resources while lessening environmental impacts.” Read more
Seiple thanked financial providers including Rep. Maureen Madden, who helped secure a grant for the project, the Mattioli Foundation, and numerous agencies and individuals who pitched in with money or assistance in securing funding. Read more
“The way we pass this is when the people, you — you have the power, you’re the voters — when you call that senator, when you call that state representative and say, ‘Please vote for this, we need this money because …’ Now it’s up to us to pass it,” Pashinski said. Read more
“What we don’t address in the present becomes an issue for the future,” Kosierowski said. “These dollars are vital to bolstering waste and recycling efforts so that our children will have a lessened environmental burden to address in their future.” Read more
“At the state level the best thing we can do make resources available and funding available. I serve on the Opioid Task Force here in Pennsylvania, the numbers are staggering. The access to fentanyl and heroin is staggering, dangerous stuff. The death rate is high,” said Kosierowski. Read more
Department of Aging Secretary Robert Torres was joined by Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and community leaders today to echo Governor Tom Wolf's call for the Pennsylvania General Assembly to immediately use a portion of the $1.7 billion in unspent American Rescue Plan Act dollars to help older adults and individuals with disabilities through property tax and rent rebates to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
State Rep. Mark Rozzi supports a special session if the bill does not get included in the budget. Read more
If a kid wants to compete, let them. If that kid happens to be an excellent athlete and outstanding person, celebrate them. That’s it. Please stop these unnecessary and hateful attempts to target certain populations just because you’ve been led to believe some lie about fairness. Read more
In response to Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin’s announcement that he will have detectives monitor both in person and via video the county's ballot drop boxes to make sure voters are returning only their ballot, Reps. Mike Schlossberg, Peter Schweyer and Jeanne McNeill are taking action. Read more
“It’s wonderful when our local communities are provided the tools to take on projects that involve conservation and improve our quality of life,” said Kosierowski. Read more
South Mountain Middle School received a $7,000 donation Thursday to buy new wrestling mats. The funding was spearheaded by State Rep. Peter Schweyer. Read more
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