Governor Tom Wolf joined school officials and education stakeholders today in Allentown to highlight his ongoing commitment to ensuring Pennsylvania continues to invest equitably in education. Read more
It’s time for stepping it up and doing more than just smiling and posing for pictures while proclaiming to be against animal cruelty. Read more
Representative Mike Schlossberg, who joined Governor Wolf along with Representative Pete Schweyer and Mayor Matt Tuerk, says he's cautiously optimistic that it'll pass. Read more
Schlossberg is also working hard in Harrisburg on issues like school funding, mental health, smart growth and making investments that will help Lehigh County grow and thrive. Read more
Schweyer is also working hard in Harrisburg to raise the minimum wage, train our workforce for the jobs of tomorrow, and ensure Allentown get its fair share of school funding. Read more
PowerRail, through the NEPA Alliance, was approved for a $1.75 million loan at a 1.5 percent reset interest rate to assist in the acquisition of a 197,567-square-foot industrial building. Read more
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton metro area tied for 10th in the 2021 rankings by Site Selection magazine, the leading publication in corporate real estate, facility planning, location analysis and foreign direct investment. Read more
According to officials, Pennsylvania is ready to move forward and there is support for the Lackawanna Cutoff Initiative, pending findings from a study and a decision by Amtrak to proceed. Read more
The goal is to get dogs, cats and other animals out of inhumane living conditions at puppy mills. Read more
“As elected officials, we have an ethical obligation to serve all of our constituents, human or not,” said McNeill. “It’s time leadership moved on these pieces of legislation, and I encourage those who agree to connect with their elected representatives and insist movement on these bills in the coming weeks.” Read more
On this episode of Monroe Matters, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden breaks down Governor Wolf's state budget proposal and highlights how Monroe County students could benefit from increased education funding. Read more
An increase in Spanish-speaking residents had prompted county election officials to start offering Spanish ballots in the April 2012 election, according to past reports. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, summarizes the state budget process from conception to reality and highlights his role in making sure Allentown receives its fair share of funding for programs and services. Read more
From our investments in health care, job creation centers, early childhood education and more — this budget recognizes a fundamental truth: We all have an obligation to each other. We all need each other to be successful because your success will positively impact mine. Read more
Max Schachter and Tony Montalto, two parents who lost children to the Parkland school shooting, shared their personal stories and research about what other states are doing to make schools safer. Read more
As Budget Hearings kick off in Harrisburg, Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer highlights today's discussions and is confident revenue projections will hit the mark to match Governor Wolf's budget proposals. Read more
In this Community Conversation, Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer joins Dana Yurgoski and Dan Diaz to discuss the Allentown Small Business SPARK Program, a collaboration between the City of Allentown and the Small Business Development Center at Lehigh University to provide technical assistance grants to Allentown businesses recovering from the impact of COVID-19. Read more
“Our first responders have continued to answer the call each and every time we’ve needed them,” Kosierowski said. Read more
The department will present a nine-part virtual series to NFP participants on a variety of financial topics, including credit, avoiding fraud and scams, budgeting and spending plans, and saving and investing for long- and short-term goals. Read more
“This is a wonderful opportunity for those who served our country to ensure that they’re aware of all the programs and services available to assist them,” McNeill said. Read more
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