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Pa. House Fire & EMS Caucus celebrates passage of firefighter cancer screening bill

(1 day ago)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 23 – Members of the Pennsylvania House Fire & EMS Caucus applauded this week’s House passage of Rep. Joe Ciresi’s firefighter cancer screening bill. House Bill 2826 would establish the Firefighter Cancer Screening Program to support cancer screenings for eligible professional and volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania. Occupational cancer is a significant health risk for firefighters, who are exposed to known cancer-causing toxins such as PFAS and others through the use of firefighting foams and protective gear. Scott, a volunteer firefighter and co-chair of the Fire and EMS Caucus, said this new program would make it easier for firefighters to access critical tests that can lead to earlier detection and treatment. “The increased cancer risk faced by our firefighters is a known problem in the first-responder community,” said Scott. “But these dedicated men and women choose to serve their communities anyway. We need to protect those who protect us. Establishing a cancer screening program opens important screening tests to firefighters who may not be able to afford them otherwise.” “Early detection makes a real difference in someone’s cancer journey, but that only matters if people can actually access the services they need,” said state Rep. Lisa Borowski, co-chair of the Fire & EMS Caucus. “This measure Read more

 

Tackling menopause education & more

(Oct 15, 2026)

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New proposal would close ‘voluntary intoxication’ loophole

(Oct 08, 2026)

"This reform is not about changing the burden of proof – it is about ensuring our laws reflect the principle that consent must be knowing, voluntary, and conscious," Borowski said. "No one should be able to exploit another person's impaired state to commit sexual assault without full accountability under the law. Read more

 

Borowski: $500,000 awarded for Radnor Trail extension project

(Oct 07, 2026)

Rep. Lisa Borowski and Sen. Amanda Cappelletti, both D-Delaware, today announced $500,000 in state funding awarded to Radnor Township to support its ongoing project to extend the multi-use Radnor Trail. The legislators worked together to help secure the state funds. Read more

 

PA lawmaker pushes for end of 'voluntary intoxication loophole'

(Oct 07, 2026)

State Rep. Lisa Borowski, a Delaware County Democrat, said she plans to introduce legislation that would eliminate the loophole that she called "a dangerous gap in Pennsylvania's criminal statutes...which currently limits justice for victims of sexual assault. Read more

 

Passing bills to protect your health & economic wellbeing

(Oct 01, 2026)

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Morgan Rose’s Law headed for enaction after Pa. Senate approval

(Sep 30, 2026)

“SUDEP is a leading cause of death among people with uncontrolled seizures, which is why educating patients and their loved ones about seizure prevention is so important,” Borowski said. “By improving how these deaths are identified and reported, we can help families get clearer answers and give researchers better data to understand SUDEP risk factors.” Read more

 

$250K state grant awarded to address behavioral health workforce shortage in southeast Pennsylvania

(Sep 24, 2026)

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Looking forward to fall opportunities in the 168th

(Sep 17, 2026)

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Borowski: Nearly $1.5 million in state funding awarded to local projects

(Sep 15, 2026)

“These are highly competitive grants, and I am committed each year to bringing these dollars home," Borowski said. Read more

 

Working to support your health & local opportunities

(Sep 03, 2026)

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Measles is overtaking Pennsylvania. How are schools preparing?

(Aug 27, 2026)

A bill in the state legislature aims to slash that ratio in half and fund school nurses to better equip them to handle child illnesses, chronic conditions and infection control. Led by Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware, the bill passed out of the House Education Committee but has little time left in the remaining session to go to a vote in the Senate and make it to the governor’s desk. Borowski said she is prepared to reintroduce the bill in 2027. Read more

 

Wrapping up summer with events, progress, & good news

(Aug 24, 2026)

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Road safety project in Radnor selected for $403,127 state grant award

(Aug 19, 2026)

"When I represented Radnor's 4th Ward as a commissioner this project was top of mind for the residents in the area,” Borowski said. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to bring it full circle with funds to move it forward. This project represents a huge improvement for the area and will enhance the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers at this busy intersection." Read more

 

Rose Tree Media School District selected to receive $2.5 million state grant award for transportation project

(Aug 18, 2026)

Rose Tree Media School District will receive $2,516,291 to realign Rose Tree Road as proposed in the PA352/US Route 1 project to enhance traffic throughout the area as local consideration of the new K-1 School continues, according to state Reps. Lisa Borowski (D-168th), Leanne Krueger (D-161st), and Jennifer O’Mara (D-165th). Read more

 

Fall 2026 Newsletter

(Aug 17, 2026)

Here's where you can read a digital version of my Fall 2026 Newsletter mailer. Read more

 

Protecting your vaccine access in Pennsylvania

(Aug 12, 2026)

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The weather may be sluggish, but our office isn't!

(Aug 06, 2026)

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Good things are happening in the 168th

(Jul 23, 2026)

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Riddle Hospital owner receives $4 million in light of Crozer fallout

(Jul 22, 2026)

“Private equity created this crisis, and the damage they caused can’t be undone,” state Rep. Lisa Borowski, D-168, of Middletown, said. “But this $4 million public investment gives Main Line Health the footing to start rebuilding emergency care access after Prospect walked away.” Read more