Join me for my upcoming Food & Nutrition Awareness Program on November 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read more

As Veterans Day nears, I wanted to share information on programs that benefit veterans and their families. To those from Lackawanna County who have bravely served our country, thank you and Happy Veterans Day. Read more

The 2018-2019 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program – LIHEAP – is accepting applications for heating assistance grants. Read more

HARRISBURG, Oct. 23 – Thousands of additional Pennsylvania seniors will be able to receive help paying for their prescription medicines thanks to a new state law. Act 87, signed into law today, increases seniors’ access to the state’s prescription drug assistance program (PACENET) by raising the program’s income limits to keep pace with rising costs. The law increases the maximum income limit for PACENET to $27,500 for individuals and $35,500 for married couples. In addition, the new law allows pharmacists to fill partial prescriptions so PACE/PACENET participants’ refills can be synchronized for the same day. It’s estimated this expansion will allow for an additional 17,000 seniors to be eligible for PACENET statewide. The new law supports the priority of putting people first in the House Democrats’ Plan for Pennsylvania , which focuses on working together to build a stronger Pennsylvania through good jobs, affordable health care, quality schools and a fair economy. Read more

Pennsylvania has been granted a REAL ID enforcement extension by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through August 1, 2019. This extension means that Pennsylvania residents will not face access issues when entering federal facilities or boarding domestic commercial aircraft through at least that date. REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and photo ID cards will be available from PennDOT at the customer’s option beginning March 2019. PennDOT is encouraging customers to pre-verify for REAL ID the required documentation as soon as possible, giving them ample time to prepare. More information about what documents will be required is available on PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services website . More information about REAL ID, including frequently asked questions , can be found at www.dmv.pa.gov . Read more

HARRISBURG, Sept. 25 – At a news conference Monday with fellow legislators, state Rep. Kevin Haggerty, D-Lackawanna, advocated for the passage of legislation that would expand support for victims of abuse, especially children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqaJ3ThgmAA&list=PLjtqNtfs0bgW7B7tU2-Qkruia9G__qdAD Haggerty joined state Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, and others as they demonstrated their support for S.B. 261 , which would abolish the criminal statute of limitations for child sexual abuse. Rozzi amended the bill Monday to retroactively permit victims of past abuse to seek justice in civil court. The amended bill is expected to be voted on in the House later today. “The cover up within the Catholic Church has rocked the faith of many, myself included,” Haggerty said. “Imagine a young child being lead into a dark room by a predator. Imagine them looking around the room, hoping their parents or anybody else would show up to stop these enormous acts of evil. Now imagine it was your child, grandchild or your niece or your nephew. Would you help if you could? Of course you would. “The upcoming debate is not about compensation to the victims and their families,” Haggerty said. “Victims will surely receive money for damages, however, that is only the beginning. Representative Rozzi’s amendment will play a role in the process of helping all victims abused by these inhumane predators.” Read more

DUNMORE, May 3 – State Rep. Kevin Haggerty, D-Lackawanna, will sponsor a free shredding event for residents of the 112th Legislative District from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19 at the Dunmore Senior Center, 1414 Monroe Ave. Read more

The 2018-19 PA State Grant application filing deadline is Tuesday, May 1. This deadline applies to all renewal applicants and first-time applicants who plan to enroll in colleges, universities, or a college transfer program at 2-year public or private colleges (except community colleges and designated Pennsylvania Open Admission institutions). Additionally, unlike a student loan, a grant is gift aid which does not have to be repaid. To apply for a PA State Grant, applicants must first complete the 2018-19 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants can access this form online by clicking here or here . In addition to completing the FAFSA, first-time applicants must also submit a completed PA State Grant Form. First-time applicants who submit the FAFSA online will be automatically redirected to the SGF by following the onscreen prompts on the confirmation page. First-time applicants who have already submitted their FAFSA but have not completed the SGF will receive an email directing them to PHEAA’s secure Account Access site for completion. Both applications are free to submit. First-time applicants who plan to enroll in a community college, business, trade, or technical school, a hospital school of nursing, a designated Pennsylvania Open Admission institution, or a non-transferable 2-year degree program at a community, 2-year or 4-year college have until Aug. 1, 2018 to complete their PA State Grant application. Students and families are Read more

State Rep. Kevin Haggerty, D-Lackawanna, has announced he is hosting a veterans outreach program next week. A representative of the American Legion will be in Haggerty’s Dunmore office -- located at the Dunmore Community Center, 1414 Monroe Ave. -- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Feb 26 to provide information on services available to veterans and their families, including retirement, benefits and more. Legion membership is not required to take advantage of the help, but anyone interested is recommended to schedule an appointment through Haggerty’s office at 570-342-2710 . Read more

HARRISBURG, Feb. 21 – State Rep. Kevin Haggerty has introduced legislation that would require retail community pharmacies to install and maintain a drug collection receptacle on-site, which would help to curb the accessibility of unused opioids across Pennsylvania. Read more