Rep. Jim Haddock during the Sept. 30 House Insurance Committee meeting to report out his bill that would prohibit health insurers from denying or excluding coverage for pre-existing conditions.

State Rep. Jim Haddock discusses his bill that would help to ensure PA has enough American Sign Language interpreters. The legislation was approved by the House Labor and Industry Committee on Sept. 30, 2024.

Congratulations to the Wyoming Area Police Department on its new headquarters’ ribbon cutting. Rep. Jim Haddock said the department is off to a fine start serving West Pittston and the other four towns they represent. Haddock spoke at the event and helped with funding the new station. (4/5/24)

Rep. Jim Haddock met with a group of veterans from various branches of service and wars served. They are still fighting for fellow veterans who were subjected to military sexual trauma while serving. HR 189 would designate Oct. 15-21 as Military Sexual Trauma Survivor Week. SB 924 would annually recognize an awareness day for this cause. Haddock takes great pride in working on veterans issues and getting veterans the support they need and deserve. (10/3/23)

At the state Capitol, state Rep. Jim Haddock lent his support for Diaper Needs Awareness Week, which draws attention to the fact that many PA families struggle to provide diapers for their children. This is the 9th year for the Capitol Diaper Drive with drop off locations throughout the building. (9/26/23)

Rep. Jim Haddock recently met with Bo Hoban, vice president of special projects, from the Center for Independent Living to discuss the valuable services offered by the organization to seniors and people living with disabilities. (9/12/23)

Thank you to the Duryea Police Department and the Duryea Crime Watch and to the 150 families who came to the shredding event hosted by Rep. Jim Haddock and state Sen. Marty Flynn. It was a very successful event for preventing identification theft and also good for the environment! (7/15/23)

Rep. Jim Haddock met with Todd Hevner, Executive Director of SPCA of Luzerne County, to discuss the construction and expansion of their new facility which benefit furry friends throughout Luzerne County and neighboring communities. They discussed the needs for the future project as a whole and the importance of it to everyone involved. (7/14/23)

Rep. Jim Haddock took part in a ceremony for the expansion of Cardbox Packaging Inc. in Pittston. Participating were David Briel, Deputy Secretary for International Business Development at the PA Department of Community and Economic Development; Michelle Mikitish, President of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce; Klaus Hockl, Mike Schaid, Michael Kubeck and Florian Scharl of Cardbox; Haddock; Brian Doughton, District Director for state Sen. Marty Flynn; and Roland Schoberal of Cardbox. (7/11/23)

Pattie Anderson of Cardbox, Mike Crawford of the Pittston Area School Board and Rep. Jim Haddock. (7/11/23)

Reps. Jim Haddock and Joe McAndrew following a state Capitol event that highlighted the Family Care Act, which would provide paid family and medical leave to Pennsylvanians. The plan would enable working people to take a meaningful length of leave to care for themselves if a critical health crisis arises, for a family member with a serious illness, or for the arrival of a new child. (6/5/23)

Rep. Haddock recently presented a House of Representatives citation to Logan Bryan for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Logan is a member of Troop 316 in Avoca. His community service project included painting fencing, playground equipment and a building in Dupont Borough. He also refurbished picnic tables. (5/12/23)

Rep. Haddock was at the Jenkins Township/Pittston Township Little League complex with over 400 children ready to play ball. (5/2/23)

Rep. Haddock was at the Jenkins Township/Pittston Township Little League complex with over 400 children ready to play ball. (5/2/23)

Jessica Lane, Pittston Memorial Library director, accepts a citation from the PA House of Representatives presented by state Rep. Jim Haddock commemorating the observance of National Library Week from April 23 through April 29, 2023. LEFT TO RIGHT: Howard Grossman, PML fundraising director, Lane, Haddock, Lois Ostrowski, PML board member. (4/24/23)

State Rep. Jim Haddock recently honored Avoca resident Imelda Boone with a citation from the PA House of Representatives to recognize her accomplishment of becoming a naturalized American citizen. From left to right – Avoca Councilman Stanley Waleski, Haddock, Boone, husband Terry Boone, Councilman Mike Fuller, Councilman Alan Kiesinger and Ben Kiesinger. (4/21/23)

Rep. Jim Haddock has an open-door policy to law enforcement and supports their efforts. He recently met with Luzerne County Constable Association President Thomas J. McNeil Jr. and constable James Steer from Duryea to discuss the important work constables perform in PA. (4/21/23)

Gerald Ephault of the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise; Shanie Mohamed of Wilkes-Barre Connect; and Jennifer Micciche, owner of Designs by Olivia Grey. Rep. Jim Haddock presented Jennifer with a House citation for receiving the Veteran Entrepreneur Award. She is relocating her soy candle and gift shop to Pittston City! (4/17/23)

Rep. Haddock congratulated Tom Kokinda of Duryea on his recent 100th birthday! He spent some time with Tom and his wife Connie and presented a House citation recognizing the century milestone. (4/14/23)

I recently joined Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, Senator Marty Flynn and John Blake from Congressman Matt Cartwright's office to highlight the federal infrastructure bill and the important need for EV charging stations along Route 81.

I recently joined Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, Senator Marty Flynn and John Blake from Congressman Matt Cartwright's office to highlight the federal infrastructure bill and the important need for EV charging stations along Route 81.

State Rep.-elect Jim Haddock helps Donna Padrazas with a constituent service matter. (12/1/22)