Kosierowski Leads House in Opening Prayer

(Apr 19, 2021)

Pa. state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski leads the state House in prayer, highlighting the importance of service, as members continue their work serving the people of Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Kosierowski announces more than $340K for safety upgrades. Funding will improve Meredith Street safety crossing in Carbondale

(Apr 16, 2021)

HARRISBURG, April 16 – State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, announced a grant totaling $ 344, 693 has been awarded to the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority to improve the Meredith Street safety crossing in Carbondale . The grant was awarded through the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. According to Kosierowski, the approved project was one of 43 announced throughout the state today to address improvements in highway, bridge, rail, pedestrian trails and bike trails. The grant award will address the following: Improved signaling and lig hting . Colored concrete, sidewalks and barriers to kee p pedestrians/bicyclists safe while crossing on Business Route 6. “It’s via investments like these that our neighborhoods and communities are enriched,” Kosierowski said. “These improvements will better ensure the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists attempting to cross Route 6 where two segments of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail meet.” PennDOT evaluated the applications and made selections based on criteria such as safety benefits, regional economic conditions, the technical and financial feasibility, job creation, energy efficiency and operational sustainability. Read more

 

April 12 update: Grant programs now open for applications

(Apr 12, 2021)

Here are the latest state grant programs that recently opened for applications, as well as a federally funded American Rescue Plan grant opportunity available to humanities organizations. Read more

 

County Recycling Coordinator and Host Municipality Inspector grant programs now open for applications

(Apr 05, 2021)

Find information about state grant programs that are now open. Read more

 

Kosierowski welcomes new behavioral health partnership in Lackawanna County

(Mar 31, 2021)

MOOSIC, March 31 – A new venture announced this week between Geisinger and Acadia Healthcare will bring more behavioral care and treatment to northeastern Pennsylvania families, according to state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna. “Mental health remains a serious crisis in Pennsylvania and it not only impacts adults, but adolescents, children and their families, as well,” Kosierowski said. “This partnership will provide easier access to state-of-the-art care and potentially life-saving treatments to patients and their loved ones.” The Geisinger and Acadia partnership will include the construction of a 73,000-square-foot facility in Moosic with construction expected to begin this fall and be completed in 2022. The facility will include 96 beds and plans to provide services to both adult and pediatric patients. The partnership also includes plans to build a second behavioral health facility in Danville, Montour County. More information on the Geisinger and Acadia Healthcare partnership can be found here . Read more

 

Kosierowski: Area school districts to receive over $21 million in federal funding to support in-person learning

(Mar 30, 2021)

HARRISBURG, March 30 – School districts in the 114 th Legislative District are expected to receive federal funding totaling $21.22 million to help return to the classroom, state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, announced today. “The past year fighting the COVID-19 pandemic has left school district budgets drained, pushed virtual learning to the limit for teachers and students and created a wide-array of new challenges to education,” Kosierowski said. “With this funding, schools will be able to address students’ learning gaps and ensure programs and resources are in place for students and faculty to safely return to the classrooms.” Kosierowski said the breakdown of the federal funding for schools in the 114 th District is as follows: Abington Heights School District - $2.34 million. Carbondale Area School District - $5.81 million. Forest City Regional School District - $1.65 million. Lakeland School District - $1.76 million. Mid Valley School District - $4.08 million. Old Forge School District - $1.89 million. Riverside School District - $3.69 million. The funding is part of the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Read more

 

Kosierowski participates in vaccine distribution effort

(Mar 26, 2021)

State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, joined Marywood University Physicians Assistants and the Geisinger School of Medicine in administration of the COVID-19 vaccine to county residents in Scranton earlier today. Read more

 

Now open for applications: Dislocated worker, intermediate punishment, and wildfire assistance grant programs

(Mar 22, 2021)

Several state grant programs are open for applications. Read more

 

Kosierowski: It’s time to allow nursing professionals a multistate option

(Mar 19, 2021)

State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, has introduced legislation that would implement a Nurse Licensure Compact in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Keystone Communities, Fish & Boat Education, and School-to-Work grant programs now open for applications

(Mar 15, 2021)

State grant programs now open for applications Read more

 

Arts funding and PEMA Nonprofit Security grant programs now open for applications

(Mar 08, 2021)

State grant programs open for applications. Read more

 

Kosierowski joins Gov. Wolf, COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force to announce plan to vaccinate schoolteachers and staff

(Mar 03, 2021)

HARRISBURG, March 3 -- State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, today joined colleagues on the state’s COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force and Gov. Tom Wolf to announce the state’s plan to prioritize use of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccine for PreK-12 teachers and other educational staff across Pennsylvania. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: March 1 Update

(Mar 01, 2021)

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: March 1 Update Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: Feb. 16 Update

(Feb 16, 2021)

New grant opportunities available. Read more

 

Kosierowski appointed to COVID-19 Vaccine task force

(Feb 09, 2021)

State Rep. Bridget Malloy Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, today announced her appointment by the Wolf administration to a COVID-19 Vaccine Joint Task force comprised of the governor’s office and members of the General Assembly. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: Feb. 1 Update

(Feb 04, 2021)

New grant opportunities available. Read more

 

Kosierowski issues statement in response to Gov. Wolf’s budget proposal

(Feb 03, 2021)

State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, today released the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address: Read more

 

Troubleshooting PUA claims

(Jan 27, 2021)

Troubleshooting PUA claims Read more

 

Kosierowski sworn in for first full term in state House

(Jan 05, 2021)

state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, took the oath of office today to begin her first full term as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Read more

 

2021 Legislative Calendar

(Dec 04, 2020)

2021 Legislative Calendar Read more

 

Kosierowski Leads House in Opening Prayer
Apr 19, 2021

Kosierowski announces more than $340K for safety upgrades. Funding will improve Meredith Street safety crossing in Carbondale
Apr 16, 2021

April 12 update: Grant programs now open for applications
Apr 12, 2021

County Recycling Coordinator and Host Municipality Inspector grant programs now open for applications
Apr 05, 2021

Kosierowski welcomes new behavioral health partnership in Lackawanna County
Mar 31, 2021

Kosierowski: Area school districts to receive over $21 million in federal funding to support in-person learning
Mar 30, 2021

Kosierowski participates in vaccine distribution effort
Mar 26, 2021

Now open for applications: Dislocated worker, intermediate punishment, and wildfire assistance grant programs
Mar 22, 2021

Kosierowski: It’s time to allow nursing professionals a multistate option
Mar 19, 2021

Keystone Communities, Fish & Boat Education, and School-to-Work grant programs now open for applications
Mar 15, 2021

Arts funding and PEMA Nonprofit Security grant programs now open for applications
Mar 08, 2021

Kosierowski joins Gov. Wolf, COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force to announce plan to vaccinate schoolteachers and staff
Mar 03, 2021

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: March 1 Update
Mar 01, 2021

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: Feb. 16 Update
Feb 16, 2021

Kosierowski appointed to COVID-19 Vaccine task force
Feb 09, 2021

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: Feb. 1 Update
Feb 04, 2021

Kosierowski issues statement in response to Gov. Wolf’s budget proposal
Feb 03, 2021

Troubleshooting PUA claims
Jan 27, 2021

Kosierowski sworn in for first full term in state House
Jan 05, 2021

2021 Legislative Calendar
Dec 04, 2020