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
“As a member of the House Education Committee, I know how important it is that we do everything we can to ensure that our young people and teachers have a safe learning environment so they can concentrate on their studies,” said Madden, D-Monroe. Read more
Geisinger saw a high of 376 patients with COVID-19 hospitalized at its 10 hospital campuses on Jan. 17 and again on Jan. 19, according to data the health system provided. Read more
"This sort of investment here in Lehigh County aids in ensuring safer communities and helps foster positive change for the entire commonwealth.” Read more
“Every election it’s always a problem staffing Spanish-speaking interpreters at these offices.” Read more
The Allentown School District received nearly $50,000 in state grants that will allow the district to upgrade equipment and teach students conflict resolution skills. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski applauds the investment of $225 million in funding to the commonwealth’s healthcare system in an effort to address issues that have negatively impacted patients and providers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, a registered nurse, believes that the legislature must take action to address the nursing crisis in Pennsylvania. She is calling on her colleagues to pass the Patient Safety Act. Read more
It's critical that schools across the commonwealth are equitably funded while addressing the burdensome and unfair costs of charter schools and cyber charter schools that get passed along to homeowners via higher property taxes. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, a retired teacher, believes that the funding for public and charter schools needs to be equally balanced so that every student, regardless of their educational choice, has an opportunity for a quality education. Read more
Thirty years and 15 days after the state designated Scranton as financially distressed under state Act 47, the city on Tuesday successfully exited the oversight program. Read more
“As an ASD parent, nothing is more important to me personally than ensuring that our students and teachers have a safe learning environment,” said Schweyer, D-Lehigh. “I am pleased to see this funding awarded so our schools will have the tools and training programs necessary to keep children and staff safe.” Read more
U.S. Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland was joined by U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, and U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, and local partners to highlight investments in Abandoned Mine Land (AML) clean-up in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Read more
Guzman is concerned that revenue stream will disappear if the PLCB privatizes all alcohol sales. Read more
State and city officials are scheduled to hold a ceremony 1 p.m. Jan. 25 at Lackawanna College to celebrate the city’s exit from Act 47 oversight. Read more
First in Math is a program that features hundreds of engaging math games designed to strengthen fact fluency, automaticity, computational thinking and other critical problem-solving skills. Read more
Spot & Tango has leased a 66,700-square-foot facility at 7520 Morris Court in Upper Macungie Township, Allentown. This project, which will allow the company to insource a portion of its product manufacturing, includes leasehold improvements, equipment acquisition, and training. Spot & Tango anticipates the facility being operational this summer. Read more
“This program would provide an essential and deserved incentive for those employees who have served residents dependent on their care since the beginning of the pandemic.” Read more
According to Kosierowski, her legislation would provide retention bonuses to those employed in long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania using $200 million of remaining federal funds from the American Rescue Plan of 2021. Read more
Established in 2020 by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is a day dedicated to reaching out to potential poll workers that will help Americans vote and inspire greater civic engagement in our elections. Read more
Read about the latest state grant programs open for applications. Read more
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