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Fill out the 2020 census!

(Mar 30, 2020)

In Pennsylvania, everyone counts and April 1 is National Census Day! If you haven’t already, don't forget to fill out your census form. Our population count determines our voice in government and how much federal funding we’ll receive for education, health care, transportation and more. Whether you respond online, mail or by phone , participate and help shape PA’s future. Your responses are anonymous and protected by law. To learn more, visit pa.gov/census #PAcounts #2020Census Read more

 

COVID-19 Helpful Resources

(Mar 26, 2020)

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic affecting Pennsylvania, we wanted to provide you with the following resources and information to help you and your family in the days ahead. Please note that this webpage will be updated as needed with additional information and resources. State Services and Resources The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has created a COVID-19 guide to assist everyone. It includes information on social distancing, mental health resources, unemployment, food assistance, changes from PennDOT and resources for small business: https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/ For individuals : https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#ForIndividuals For families : https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#ForFamilies For businesses : https://dced.pa.gov/resources COVID Support for PA Businesses : The following provides information and and links to federal, state, local and private resources. https://www.pahouse.com/News/?id=113388 **Self-employed, independent contractors, gig economy workers: Apply here for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits .** https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#ForBusinessesUtilities Information from the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry on the federal CARES Act: https://www.uc.pa.gov/COVID-19/CARES-Act/Pages/default.aspx The following link provides you with Read more

 

Closure List Exemptions

(Mar 20, 2020)

The PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has established a new resource account where businesses and staff can submit questions on exemptions regarding the closure of physical locations for non-life-sustaining businesses in the Commonwealth. Businesses seeking exemptions from closure: Please contact ra-dcexemptions@pa.gov . Other questions about closures can be directed to ra-dcedcs@pa.gov . For more COVID-19 business information, DCED has set up a web site that continually will be updated as information becomes available: https://dced.pa.gov/resources . Read more

 

Spring 2020 Newsletter

(Mar 10, 2020)

Learn more about state-related issues impacting our district, my legislation, programs to help you and more in my Spring 2020 Newsletter. Read more

 

Proposed plan could allow students to attend college without financial worries

(Feb 28, 2020)

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) Millions of people across the United States are swamped with student loan debt. Democratic State Representative Eddie Pashinski is trying to change that for future students.“They wouldn’t have to pay a dime until they graduate and get a job and then 2% of that salary for ten years goes back to Luzerne County to pay for their debt, interest free.” Stated Pashinski as he explained his bill to Eyewitness News. Pashinski’s bill is designed to help students like Endy Santos, a student at Luzerne County Community College, who knows how crippling student loan debt can be. Read more

 

2/20/20 – Community College Affordability – Nanticoke

(Feb 20, 2020)

Materials from a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing hosted by State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski. Read more

 

Pashinski, HDPC discuss plan to increase community college affordability

(Feb 20, 2020)

NANTICOKE, Feb. 20 – State Rep. Eddie Pashinski, D-Luzerne, hosted a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing today on his Delayed Payment Plan legislation (H.B. 2287) at Luzerne County Community College. Pashinski was joined by fellow state legislators to discuss the issues of community college affordability, student debt, and the current and projected future skills gap in Pennsylvania. Pashinski currently has legislation to create a Delayed Payment Program , which would provide a pathway for community college students at any of Pennsylvania’s 14 state community colleges to complete their degree or certificate program in a high-need employment area and land a steady job before having to repay their tuition interest-free for up to 10 years. “Pennsylvania is facing a critical void in our workforce while the price of higher education is discouraging and preventing Pennsylvanians from pursuing a degree or certificate to fill that void,” Pashinski said. “My Delayed Payment Plan would help address the issues of student debt and the skills gap in the Pennsylvania workforce. It will allow young Pennsylvanians to improve their career prospects without being burdened by higher interest on their loans.” The committee heard from a community college panel that included Endy Santos, a student from Luzerne County Community College; Thomas Leary, the president of LCCC; and Elizabeth Bolden, the president and CEO of the Read more

 

Pashinski to hold Policy Committee hearing on community college affordability Thursday in Nanticoke

(Feb 14, 2020)

WILKES-BARRE, Feb. 14 – State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, will host a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing on his legislation ( H.B. 2287 ) to provide a pathway for community college students at any of Pennsylvania’s 14 state community colleges to complete their degree or certificate program and land a steady job before having to begin repaying their tuition interest-free for up to 10 years – the Delayed Payment Plan. The hearing will be held at 9 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 20 at Luzerne County Community College, Campus Center-Building 14, 3rd Floor, Multi-Purpose Room, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, PA 18634. Pashinski requested the hearing to discuss the issues of community college affordability, student debt, and addressing the skills gap in Pennsylvania. He will be joined by fellow legislators from across the state. The current agenda is: 9 a.m. Welcome and opening remarks 9:10 a.m. Endy Santos, student, Luzerne County Community College 9:30 a.m. Panel from community colleges: Thomas Leary, president, Luzerne County Community College Elizabeth Bolden, president and CEO, Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges 10:10 a.m. Panel from Pennsylvania CareerLink Luzerne County Christine Jensen, Administrator, PA CareerLink® Luzerne County Trina Moss, Director of Operations and Programs, Read more

 

Pashinski introduces Delayed Payment Plan for Burden Free Community College

(Feb 06, 2020)

HARRISBURG, Feb. 6 – State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, introduced legislation today to provide a pathway for community college students at any of Pennsylvania’s 14 state community colleges to complete their degree or certificate program and land a steady job before having to begin repaying their tuition. “Student debt is crushing Pennsylvania’s higher education students and discouraging young people from pursuing a degree that can significantly increase their ability to find a good job,” Pashinski said. “Meanwhile, well-paying jobs go unfilled across the state because we don’t have enough workers with the education needed to fill those roles. My Delayed Payment Plan would help address each of these issues, allowing our young people to improve their career prospects while filling the family-sustaining jobs of today and tomorrow.” Once established, the Delayed Payment Plan program would pay up-front for the community college education for participating PA students who attend one of 14 state community colleges, pursue a degree in a high-need career path, and agrees to stay in Pennsylvania after graduating until their tuition is repaid. The agreement would require the graduate to pay back what they owe using a minimum of 2% of their future earnings within 10 years of graduating. Anyone with an outstanding balance following those 10 years would be required to pay a below-current market interest rate of 3.5% Read more

 

Pashinski Applauds Governor’s State Budget Proposal

(Feb 05, 2020)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski supports Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal for the 2020-21 fiscal year. Read more

 

Pa. Treasury could be holding your unclaimed property

(Jan 01, 2016)

Each year, the Pennsylvania Treasury receives millions of dollars of unclaimed property. It is estimated that roughly one in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property. Read more