Workers highlight health care staffing challenges, service reductions at community forum

(Sep 21, 2023)

Kosierowski called for more investments in hospital facilities, specialty services and staff; Rothchild said more competitive local wages are necessary to attract and retain health care workers. Read more

 

Community health forum addresses ongoing healthcare crisis

(Sep 21, 2023)

Representative Bridget Kosierowski met up with healthcare and nurse union members on Wednesday to host a Community Health Forum. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/19/2023)

(Sep 19, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Kosierowski: Another Successful Senior Expo

(Sep 11, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski joined several colleagues in Scranton to co-host the annual Lackawanna Joint Senior Expo. Hundreds came to speak with over 70+ vendors about state and local programs that can improve their quality of life. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/05/2023)

(Sep 05, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Kosierowski: more than $250,000 secured to sustain local farm

(Aug 31, 2023)

State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski today announced a total of $264,606 was awarded to a project in her community. Read more

 

Testifiers detail opportunities for passenger rail expansion in Pennsylvania

(Aug 30, 2023)

Testifiers detailed potential projects for the House Majority Policy Committee during a hearing Wednesday morning to discuss the importance of passenger rail in Pennsylvania, and what leaders can do to get the commonwealth back on track. Read more

 

Rep. Haddock hosts hearing on career and tech education growth

(Aug 30, 2023)

State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, and Bridget Kosierowski, D-Waverly, also attended the hearing. Read more

 

House Majority Policy Committee explores Scranton to New York City rail opportunities

(Aug 30, 2023)

Reps. Bridget Kosierowski and Kyle Donahue hosted the hearing to give the committee more details about the proposed train from Scranton to Manhattan. Read more

 

Democratic state House hearing in Lackawanna County focused on rail service

(Aug 30, 2023)

The Policy Committee heard about restoring passenger rail service routes in Pennsylvania, specifically between Scranton and New York City. State Reps. Bridget Kosierowski and Kyle Donahue hosted the event. Read more

 

Scranton to NYC train a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity, leaders tell state House members

(Aug 30, 2023)

Reps. Bridget Kosierowski, D-114, Waverly Twp., and Kyle Donahue, D-113, Scranton, co-hosted the hearing. “This is our moment to get this done,” Donahue said. Read more

 

Pennsylvania taking action to address state’s nursing shortage

(Aug 27, 2023)

Said Rep. Kosierowski: “While there is still work to do to get to full implementation of the compact, as a nearly 30-year registered nurse, I am very clear about the critical need for increasing the number of nurses in our Commonwealth." Read more

 

Kosierowski: Rebate Money Could Help Keep Seniors in Their Homes

(Aug 25, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski joined her House Democratic colleagues at the Pittston Senior Center to give updates to the expansion of the Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program. Kosierowski, a registered nurse, highlighted the positive things, like seniors being able to stay in their own homes. Read more

 

Haddock: 10,000 seniors from Lackawanna, Luzerne to benefit from Property Tax/Rent Rebate expansion

(Aug 25, 2023)

State Rep. Jim Haddock joined residents from both Luzerne and Lackawanna counties in Pittston this morning to speak about updates to the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and how more folks will be eligible for money starting in 2024. Read more

 

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Expansion Benefits NEPA Seniors

(Aug 25, 2023)

Representatives Pashinski, Kosierowski, Mullins, and a representative from Senator Marty Flynn’s office joined Haddock to help answer any questions the seniors had. Read more

 

Pa. property tax/rent rebate to aid more NEPA seniors

(Aug 25, 2023)

State Reps. Jim Haddock, D-Pittston Township; Bridget Kosierowski, D-Waverly; Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre; and Kyle Mullins, D-Scranton, delivered the good news to the seniors and also took time to answer questions on other concerns, like property tax elimination. Read more

 

NEPA legislators tout expansion of property tax/rent rebate program

(Aug 25, 2023)

Rep. Jim Haddock joined State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, Bridget Kosierowski and Kyle Mullins at the Pittston Senior Center to promote that the PT/RR program expansion will help older Pennsylvanians. Read more

 

PENNSYLVANIA STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

(Aug 24, 2023)

PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development: Keystone Communities Program Who May Apply : Units of local government, redevelopment and/or housing authorities, nonprofit organizations to include economic development organizations, housing corporations, etc., community development corporations, business improvement districts, neighborhood improvement districts, and similar organizations incorporated as authorities. Use : Multiple uses, including: Planning grants (address a particular need or circumstance within a community, undertake a study relevant to an identified need, or study the results of implementing a specific activity) Implementation grants (assist designated KC program communities in implementing critical components of their approved Five-Year Strategy) Façade grants (to stimulate private investment in properties, foster an attractive environment, and preserve the architectural heritage of properties and communities. The grant funds may be used for primary street-facing, exterior building improvements in a defined target area of a downtown or neighborhood such as storefront signs, exterior façade painting, design assistance, etc.) Development grants (available to fund a variety of physical improvements, see program guidelines for full list) Public improvement grants (available to assist communities in a variety of development projects to help Read more

 

Shapiro Administration Takes Action to Address Nursing Shortage, Allows Additional Licensed Nurses to Practice in PA

(Aug 22, 2023)

"While there is still work to do to get to full implementation of the compact, as a nearly 30-year registered nurse, I am very clear about the critical need for increasing the number of nurses in our Commonwealth." Read more

 

What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro Signing into Law a Historic Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

(Aug 14, 2023)

"This will ease some of the week-to-week financial stress and put a little more money into thousands of Pennsylvanians’ pockets.” Read more

 

Workers highlight health care staffing challenges, service reductions at community forum
Sep 21, 2023

Community health forum addresses ongoing healthcare crisis
Sep 21, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/19/2023)
Sep 19, 2023

Kosierowski: Another Successful Senior Expo
Sep 11, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (09/05/2023)
Sep 05, 2023

Kosierowski: more than $250,000 secured to sustain local farm
Aug 31, 2023

Testifiers detail opportunities for passenger rail expansion in Pennsylvania
Aug 30, 2023

Rep. Haddock hosts hearing on career and tech education growth
Aug 30, 2023

House Majority Policy Committee explores Scranton to New York City rail opportunities
Aug 30, 2023

Democratic state House hearing in Lackawanna County focused on rail service
Aug 30, 2023

Scranton to NYC train a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity, leaders tell state House members
Aug 30, 2023

Pennsylvania taking action to address state’s nursing shortage
Aug 27, 2023

Kosierowski: Rebate Money Could Help Keep Seniors in Their Homes
Aug 25, 2023

Haddock: 10,000 seniors from Lackawanna, Luzerne to benefit from Property Tax/Rent Rebate expansion
Aug 25, 2023

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Expansion Benefits NEPA Seniors
Aug 25, 2023

Pa. property tax/rent rebate to aid more NEPA seniors
Aug 25, 2023

NEPA legislators tout expansion of property tax/rent rebate program
Aug 25, 2023

PENNSYLVANIA STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Aug 24, 2023

Shapiro Administration Takes Action to Address Nursing Shortage, Allows Additional Licensed Nurses to Practice in PA
Aug 22, 2023

What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro Signing into Law a Historic Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Aug 14, 2023