HARRISBURG, April 4 – As an advocate for customer protections in Pennsylvania, state Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery), announced today he has introduced legislation (H.B. 2186) that would help people avoid falling victim to gift card scams. 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
"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
“Our next legislative session officially begins in December and, while I am frustrated with this budget, I am motivated to continue fighting for small businesses, for workers, for taxpayers, for schools and educators, and for the people of this community and this state. We need to do better, and that's what I'll keep fighting for.” Read more
“As a longtime supporter of career and technical education, I’m glad to see this investment in well-rounded education and our economic future,” Ciresi said. “Today’s funding will support equipment for technical training and vocational opportunities at two outstanding educational institutions that I’m proud to represent, and help many students on their path to productive, high-quality careers in a changing economy.” Read more
“The relief that was supposed to ensure that they could stay afloat has become a burden to small businesses, inhibiting their ability to recover and provide high-quality jobs across the state,” Ciresi said. “The small business owners in my district and across Pennsylvania are counting on us to make sure their voices are heard. This resolution does that.” Read more
“School safety will always be a top priority and this funding goes a long way to keeping students and teachers safe,” Ciresi said. “I deeply appreciate the working relationships between school districts, private schools and local law enforcement to ensure our children have the most ideal learning environments.” Read more
Earlier today, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported a new record of 5,531 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 254,387. Pennsylvania has had 28,290 new positive cases in the past week. Read more
I want to begin my weekly email update with a thank you to all who participated in the democratic process of voting. That includes the poll workers, vote counters, election officials, candidates, campaign workers and, most importantly, the voters. Read more
This multi-subject email highlights small business grants for the 146th, a final election reminder, relief for bars and restaurants, and the usual 422 roadwork updates. Read more
If you applied for and received a mail-in ballot and still haven’t returned it, please make a plan to do so AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Read more
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