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
Krueger was joined at Tuesday’s new conference by state Reps. Jennifer O’Mara, Morgan Cephas and Bridget Kosierowski. Read more
Beginning in 2018, LVHN set up emergency department, inpatient, and primary care-based resources to support patients with OUD and to provide MAT. Read more
“The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program benefits seniors and people with disabilities with more than 400,000 people receiving rebates each year. My office alone helps about 800 people each year complete their rebate applications,” said Rep. Samuelson. Read more
“Whatever your rebate is this year would be doubled, if our proposal is enacted,” Rep. Samuelson said. Read more
“These recent months have illustrated how vital our health care system is to keeping communities here in Lehigh County and across the commonwealth healthy, both physically and mentally,” said McNeill. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins wants residents to know that his office is available to assist with state-related programs and services. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski is proud to represent communities in Northeastern Pa., and will continue working hard to ensure smart decisions are made in Harrisburg this budget season. Read more
State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, a Scranton-area Democrat who’s the House’s only nurse, issued a dire warning, saying “no legislator or candidate should every put forth an agenda that dismantles” the law. Read more
A 2019 state report argued early school start times “can contribute substantially to adolescent sleep deprivation,” along with other consequences that could occur if high school students don’t get enough sleep. Read more
Four drop boxes will be in the same locations used in the Nov. 2 general election: the county-owned Penn Place Building in downtown Wilkes-Barre, the Pittston Memorial Library in Pittston, Hazleton City Hall, and the Wright Township Volunteer Fire Department in Mountain Top. Read more
Read about the latest grant programs open for applications. Read more
Regular passenger service to Wilkes-Barre ended over a half-century ago. Read more
“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is bringing benefits to every corner of Pennsylvania, and we are quickly delivering on its promises,” said Gov. Tom Wolf. “While these improvements occur, I urge the public to drive safely in work zones so you and roadway workers can get home each day.” Read more
The week of celebration – from March 13 through March 19 – highlights the commitment of millions of Americans who have chosen to step up and serve their communities through a variety of diverse, public-focused programs. Read more
Reps. Mullins, Carroll, Kosierowski, Welby and more weigh in on the topic. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski calls for the community to stand together and unify, not only in support for the people of Ukraine, but for the sake of worldwide democracy. Read more
Check out a digital version of Rep. McNeill's latest printed newsletter sent to her constituents. Read more
“It’s rewarding to see that through my advocacy, state dollars come back to Reading and benefit area students. Investing in this software will help ensure that Reading’s youth reach their full potential,” Rozzi said. Read more
State Rep. Mike Carroll, D-Luzerne, minority chair of the House Transportation Committee, said he and Rep. Tim Hennessy of Pottstown, the Republican committee chairman, hope to introduce the bill by the end of the month. Read more
The county received more than $20 million in federal funds to help low- to moderate-income families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic pay back rent and utilities, of which about $12 million remains. Read more
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