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Madden, McNeill re-elected to Northeast Delegation leadership; Kosierowski added to leadership team

PA House passes Donahue bill to strengthen the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act

(Dec 11, 2023)

State Rep. Kyle Donahue’s bill that would strengthen the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act today passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Read more

 

Indian American Association celebrates Diwali Festival of Lights

(Dec 09, 2023)

More than 200 guests attended the gala, including such dignitaries as Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown, State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright. Read more

 

Four state House members eye farmworker unionization rights

(Dec 09, 2023)

“It would extend to them the right to self-organize, to form, join or assist labor organizations, to bargain collectively about the terms and conditions of their employment, and to engage in concerted activities for mutual aid or protection,” Reps. Burgos, Guzman, Hohenstein and Miller wrote in their memorandum. Read more

 

State representative proposes new Pennsylvania poet laureate position

(Dec 09, 2023)

“Through creating the position of Pennsylvania Poet Laureate, we will recognize important contemporary contributors to the literary arts and promote our Commonwealth’s cultural heritage,” Rep. Robert Freeman, D-Northampton, wrote. Read more

 

Proposed law aims to lock in protections for homeless students

(Dec 08, 2023)

“Too many students sit out for far too long,” McNeill, a Democrat, said in an interview. “These students can’t be sitting in limbo … because school districts are fighting over where he or she belongs.” Read more

 

Legislators: Time to flood the PUC over water rate hike request

(Dec 08, 2023)

State Rep. Kyle Donahue, D-113, Scranton, said local state representatives and state senators want the PUC to host a hearing on the rate hike in Scranton or Northeast Pennsylvania. Read more

 

State hosts roundtable discussion focusing on supports for older adults

(Dec 08, 2023)

Secretary Kavulich was joined by State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, Rep. Kyle Donahue and Rep. Kyle Mullins. Read more

 

Department of Aging Hosts Roundtable in Scranton

(Dec 08, 2023)

“We have to be successful; we have no choice. We need to be able to be a team and be supportive and celebrate. We need to make sure the rest of the Commonwealth can look here, to Scranton, to see how we can launch this program,” says Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna. Read more

 

Secretary of Aging Hosts Roundtable Discussion Focusing on Elder Abuse, Protections and Supports for Older Adults

(Dec 08, 2023)

Following the discussion, attendees toured and received an update on the construction of Telespond's first-of-its-kind older adult advocacy center in the Commonwealth specifically designed to serve older adults who are victims of abuse or neglect in Lackawanna and five surrounding counties. Read more

 

Pennsylvania considers student loan interest tax deduction

(Dec 08, 2023)

Pennsylvania graduates are paying an average of $2,280 annually in interest, which would make them eligible for about a $70 deduction under the bill according to Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Bethlehem. Read more

 

Bethlehem residents say they came home from vacation to huge water bills

(Dec 08, 2023)

“Outrageous water bills” are the focus of legislation introduced during Pennsylvania’s 2023-24 legislative session by state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh. Read more

 

A CRIZ for Reading: A beacon of hope for economic renewal [opinion]

(Dec 07, 2023)

The future can be written now, right here in the city of Reading, driving Berks County toward new heights. Let’s seize this opportunity for a brighter and more prosperous future for our city. Read more

 

PA bill aims to provide 2 million workers with retirement plans

(Dec 06, 2023)

Rep. Mullins' bill, known as Keystone Saves, would give 2 million Pennsylvania workers access to an IRA at no cost to their employers or taxpayers. Read more

 

Local Representative Reacts to Rising Suicide Rates

(Dec 06, 2023)

Representative Schlossberg says something must be done about this “major, accelerating crisis.” Read more

 

Pa. lawmakers push for retirement plan savings bill to pass through Senate

(Dec 05, 2023)

“The sad fact is that roughly 2 million Pennsylvanians lack access to a retirement plan,” said Rep Kyle Mullins, of Lackawanna County. Read more

 

CDC data on death by suicide concerns Schlossberg

(Dec 04, 2023)

State Rep. Mike Schlossberg said last week’s initial release of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows death by suicide increased again in 2022 in the United States. At least 49,449 people died due to intentional self-harm. This marks the highest number since the CDC started tracking this data in 1941. Read more

 

State Senate legislation requiring schools to identify sexual content in books, class material currently blocked in House

(Dec 04, 2023)

“They couch it in language to soften the blow because the politics around book bans are so fraught right now,” Schweyer said. “But it's a book ban and you don't need my word for it." Read more

 

Transportation Secretary to Visit Proposed I-80 Expansion Next Week

(Dec 04, 2023)

State Representative Tarah Probst has advocated reworking the I-80 expansion in the Poconos since she started her term as Mayor of Stroudsburg eight years ago. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4

(Dec 04, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Pashinski, Flynn applaud two state funding projects in Plains Township

(Nov 30, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and state Sen. Marty Flynn celebrated today two state grants awarded to Plains Township. Read more

 

PA House passes Donahue bill to strengthen the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act
Dec 11, 2023

Indian American Association celebrates Diwali Festival of Lights
Dec 09, 2023

Four state House members eye farmworker unionization rights
Dec 09, 2023

State representative proposes new Pennsylvania poet laureate position
Dec 09, 2023

Proposed law aims to lock in protections for homeless students
Dec 08, 2023

Legislators: Time to flood the PUC over water rate hike request
Dec 08, 2023

State hosts roundtable discussion focusing on supports for older adults
Dec 08, 2023

Department of Aging Hosts Roundtable in Scranton
Dec 08, 2023

Secretary of Aging Hosts Roundtable Discussion Focusing on Elder Abuse, Protections and Supports for Older Adults
Dec 08, 2023

Pennsylvania considers student loan interest tax deduction
Dec 08, 2023

Bethlehem residents say they came home from vacation to huge water bills
Dec 08, 2023

A CRIZ for Reading: A beacon of hope for economic renewal [opinion]
Dec 07, 2023

PA bill aims to provide 2 million workers with retirement plans
Dec 06, 2023

Local Representative Reacts to Rising Suicide Rates
Dec 06, 2023

Pa. lawmakers push for retirement plan savings bill to pass through Senate
Dec 05, 2023

CDC data on death by suicide concerns Schlossberg
Dec 04, 2023

State Senate legislation requiring schools to identify sexual content in books, class material currently blocked in House
Dec 04, 2023

Transportation Secretary to Visit Proposed I-80 Expansion Next Week
Dec 04, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4
Dec 04, 2023

Pashinski, Flynn applaud two state funding projects in Plains Township
Nov 30, 2023