Plus, news on state grants, fighting to protect renters and homeowners, and the latest 422 traffic updates. Read more
Weekly email also includes some traffic updates for U.S. 422. Read more
“I am grateful to be given the opportunity to serve on the Education Committee and look forward to working on many important priorities, including achieving real fair funding for education, charter school reform, comprehensive education reform, cost savings and shared services, and more.” Read more
“I am looking forward to continuing to work with the Policy Committee, now as one of its vice chairs,” Ciresi said. “The committee’s policy agenda is one that will help us lead the way out of this pandemic and create a better, stronger economy for all Pennsylvanians. I look forward to working on these important issues – the work we were sent to Harrisburg to do – with my fellow committee members.” Read more
Weekly email features updates on COVID-19 and vaccinations, a regional rail service proposal, commercial driver licenses, unemployment compensation and more. Read more
In his ongoing efforts to put people before politics, Pa. state Rep. Joe Ciresi joined his colleagues in pushing to pass proposals to ensure they can give the communities they represent a voice in Harrisburg. Read more
Ciresi has long been a proponent of returning rail service to Berks and western Montgomery counties. Passenger rail service operated from Philadelphia to Reading starting in the mid-1800s and lasting until its suspension in 1981 during SEPTA’s transition to an all-electric network. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Joe Ciresi officially began his second term in office after being sworn in for the 2021-22 legislative session. He explains how he will continue putting hardworking families first. Read more
Among the priorities Ciresi said he will focus on in the new term are relief for small businesses and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, restoring passenger train service to Royersford and Pottstown, enacting education reform, and fighting for property tax relief. Read more
I am incredibly proud of everything that's been happening with Pottstown's revitalization, and I know that seeing these three projects happen will have a transformative effect on the borough and continue the great momentum that we're seeing. Read more
The bill would create a $50 million grant program for Pennsylvania’s smallest businesses, which make no more than $3 million in gross annual receipts or employ up to 30 full-time employees. Read more
"As a strong believer in Pottstown's potential, I have long been championing state support for redevelopment efforts there," Ciresi said. "This landmark investment in these important projects will transform vacant and underutilized properties, creating jobs and continuing the remarkable progress we've already seen in Pottstown." Read more
“Securing financial assistance for the people and businesses of this district is a responsibility I take very seriously. Finding the funding has been especially crucial this year during the COVID-19 pandemic, and during the 2021-22 term, I will continue my commitment to push for additional small business and restaurant grants as well as additional district funding for education, transportation infrastructure and redevelopment.” Read more
“If the roof on your house is collapsing, and you have the money for an emergency, you use it. This is the emergency,” Rep. Ciresi said. Read more
“It was disappointing that, with over 50 co-sponsors, a bill aimed at providing direct relief to our state’s most landmark institutions failed to receive consideration while we still had CARES Act money,” Ciresi said. “But Rep. Davis and I rolled up our sleeves, improved this legislation and are hopeful this version will earn consideration. Because, at the end of the day, it’s the people who work at and own our local restaurants, bars and catering halls who need this assistance, and they need it as soon as possible.” Read more
I've teamed with Rep. Tina Davis on legislation we're introducing, Montco has restarted a grant program, and I am promoting gift cards as a way to help. The food service industry needs our support. Read more
“A lot of these frontline workers don’t have time to eat,” Ciresi said. “These gift cards will help support those nurses, doctors, hospital workers, and others in the medical community, while providing needed revenue to the mom and pop restaurants and bars that are struggling under the most recent closure orders.” Read more
Governor Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced new mitigation measures in response to the recent sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Read more
“The issues with this troublesome intersection in Trappe will be addressed through this state funding, an investment with safety and traffic flow at its core,” Ciresi said. “I’m grateful to PennDOT and all who worked to secure this crucial funding.” Read more
In response to the rising positive cases and hospitalizations relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in anticipation of large crowds, the state announced new restrictions for Thanksgiving Eve. Read more
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