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Pashinski announces funding for projects in his legislative district

(Aug 20, 2024)

WILKES-BARRE, Aug. 20 -- State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski today announced that PennDOT has released funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund for two crucial projects in his legislative district, underscoring the value and importance of these initiatives to the community. The projects receiving Multimodal Transportation Fund investments include: • Bear Creek Village Borough - $189,536 • City of Wilkes-Barre - $360,000 The $189,536 for Bear Creek Village will go toward improvements on Route 115. The $360,000 will go to the city of Wilkes-Barre for pedestrian safety and ADA accessibility improvements to South Main Street. “One of my top priorities is to ensure the safety of our roads and streets,” said Pashinski, D-Luzerne. “The funding received for Route 115 will significantly enhance the safety of this road for all its users. Similarly, the pedestrian safety and ADA accessibility improvements for South Main Street will provide a safe walking environment for everyone. In addition, I want to thank Senator Marty Flynn and Senator David Argall for their continued efforts and collaboration in securing these much-needed funds.” “When I visited Bear Creek Village Borough with Representative Pashinski earlier this year, I saw firsthand how dangerous this intersection is for both drivers and pedestrians,” said Argall. “Thanks to Read more

 

Pashinski hosts successful license plate replacement event

(Aug 12, 2024)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski held a free event on Saturday in Plains to help drivers in the 121st Legislative District replace their worn or damaged Pennsylvania license plates. Read more

 

Pashinski presents check to Wilkes University for increased campus safety

(Aug 02, 2024)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski today presented a check to Wilkes University. Read more

 

Pashinski presents three grant checks for projects in Wilkes-Barre and Bear Creek Township

(Jul 30, 2024)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, along with state Sens. Marty Flynn and David Argall, and Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown today presented grant checks to a local arts center and to Bear Creek Township. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jul 30, 2024)

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

 

Pashinski, Flynn present checks to two libraries for renovation projects

(Jul 22, 2024)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Sen. Marty Flynn, and Mayor George Brown today presented checks to two libraries in the city of Wilkes-Barre. Read more

 

Population decline in Pa. is happening faster than expected, data suggest. Here’s how the state is dealing with it.

(Jul 18, 2024)

“We felt that there was a missing piece,” state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D., Luzerne) told Spotlight PA. “After you have all the research, what are the solutions? What kinds of steps do we have to take in order to address those concerns? That’s where the commission comes in.” Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District

(Jul 02, 2024)

Newly listed grant programs are available to apply for. Read more

 

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Toast Farmers for Dairy Month

(Jul 02, 2024)

“People don't think about all the work, the dedication, the investment, the work in having that glass of milk,” said Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne and chairman of the House ag committee.Yes, Pashinski mentioned work twice. Moul picked up that theme, recalling his youthful days milking cows before dawn in all kinds of weather. Read more

 

New State-Level Commission out of Pennsylvania Hones in on Rural Population Decline

(Jun 25, 2024)

State Representative Eddie Day Pashinsk, chair of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, said in a press conference that the commission might be the first of its kind led by a state government. It will include a bipartisan collection of lawmakers, along with local public officials, school directors and members of the private sector. Read more

 

‘Too many old people’: A rural Pa. town reckons with population loss

(Jun 24, 2024)

“It’s kind of like building blocks. You pull one block and the wall gets weaker,” said state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D), a lawmaker driving the conversation on solutions to population loss. “You pull another block out, and it collapses and that is kind of where our rural communities are.” Read more

 

Immigration workforce roundtable held at Wilkes University

(Jun 23, 2024)

The legislative roundtable, hosted by the Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus and chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, brought together a diverse group of voices to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the region’s growing immigrant population. Read more

 

Pashinski Discusses Challenges Facing Our Immigrant Workforce

(Jun 21, 2024)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, joined the Pa. Legislative Latino Caucus and leaders of the local Latino community for a roundtable discussion in Wilkes-Barre focusing on the challenges facing immigrant workers across the state. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Technology, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jun 20, 2024)

Multiple grant programs are currently open for application Read more

 

Pashinski, Kinsey bill incentivizing healthy eating and stretching SNAP dollars passes PA House

(Jun 17, 2024)

State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-121, Wilkes-Barre. and Stephen Kinsey, D-Phila., announced passage in the PA House of their legislation that would establish a statewide program to provide bonus benefits – called Food Bucks – to SNAP recipients purchasing qualifying fruits and vegetables. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jun 14, 2024)

Multiple grant programs are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Pa. food stamp recipients would be rewarded for making healthier choices under House-passed bill

(Jun 14, 2024)

“This added purchasing power will enable families to put more healthy food on their tables while also increasing the demand at our grocery stores, farmer’s markets, corner stores and other food retailers in our commonwealth,” one of the bill’s prime sponsors, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne County, said on the House floor Wednesday. “Ensuring consistent access to nutritious food is essential to the healthy well-being of our Pennsylvanians, especially our children.” Read more

 

Pashinski, Kinsey bill stretching SNAP dollars passes Pa. House

(Jun 13, 2024)

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski on Wednesday said the Pennsylvania House voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program, which will enable families to put more healthy food on their tables while also increasing demand at grocery stores, farmers markets, corner stores, and other food retailers that accept SNAP. Read more

 

Pashinski hosts satellite office open house for his community

(Jun 10, 2024)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski invited residents of his community to visit his satellite office in Plains Township for an open house. Read more

 

Pashinski Celebrates Rescue Dog Day in PA

(Jun 04, 2024)

PA state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski joins House colleagues, the Humane Society of the United States, Women’s Animal Center, the Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area and PA PitStop to recognize May 20, 2024, as “Rescue Dog Day” in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Pashinski announces funding for projects in his legislative district
Aug 20, 2024

Pashinski hosts successful license plate replacement event
Aug 12, 2024

Pashinski presents check to Wilkes University for increased campus safety
Aug 02, 2024

Pashinski presents three grant checks for projects in Wilkes-Barre and Bear Creek Township
Jul 30, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jul 30, 2024

Pashinski, Flynn present checks to two libraries for renovation projects
Jul 22, 2024

Population decline in Pa. is happening faster than expected, data suggest. Here’s how the state is dealing with it.
Jul 18, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
Jul 02, 2024

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Toast Farmers for Dairy Month
Jul 02, 2024

New State-Level Commission out of Pennsylvania Hones in on Rural Population Decline
Jun 25, 2024

‘Too many old people’: A rural Pa. town reckons with population loss
Jun 24, 2024

Immigration workforce roundtable held at Wilkes University
Jun 23, 2024

Pashinski Discusses Challenges Facing Our Immigrant Workforce
Jun 21, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Technology, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jun 20, 2024

Pashinski, Kinsey bill incentivizing healthy eating and stretching SNAP dollars passes PA House
Jun 17, 2024

Grant Memo: Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jun 14, 2024

Pa. food stamp recipients would be rewarded for making healthier choices under House-passed bill
Jun 14, 2024

Pashinski, Kinsey bill stretching SNAP dollars passes Pa. House
Jun 13, 2024

Pashinski hosts satellite office open house for his community
Jun 10, 2024

Pashinski Celebrates Rescue Dog Day in PA
Jun 04, 2024