Kosierowski Welcomes Scranton High School Show Choir to the Capitol

(May 23, 2023)

Pa. state Reps. Bridget M. Kosierowski and Kyle T. Donahue welcomed the Scranton High School Show Choir to the state Capitol for recognition on the House Floor and a beautiful performance in the East Wing Rotunda. Read more

 

Focus on community as Wright Center hosts breakfast for government leaders

(May 17, 2023)

State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, a registered nurse who reflected on some of her interactions with resident physicians, applauded the addition of the new residency programs at the Wright Center, saying the specialties are all areas of need in the region. Read more

 

Kosierowski, Donahue announce $1.64 million in state grants

(May 16, 2023)

“The improvements to the community provided by these grants will maximize the experiences that residents have when visiting or using the facilities funded by these grants and I am glad to have collaborated on acquiring them for my neighbors,” Kosierowski said. Read more

 

Kosierowski Promotes Pa. Tourism

(Apr 13, 2023)

At a Pa. House Appropriations Committee budget hearing in Harrisburg, state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski asked the Department of Community and Economic Development about their efforts to promote and prepare for the upcoming celebration of our country's 250th anniversary. Read more

 

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities

(Apr 13, 2023)

Here are some of the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more

 

Kosierowski: Mental Health Crisis In Pa.

(Apr 12, 2023)

Speaking at a House Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Pa. state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski asks Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh what her department and the legislature can do to help patients who go to hospital emergency rooms seeking mental health treatment. Read more

 

Kosierowski Questions Access to PSP Training Facility and Mental Health Services

(Mar 27, 2023)

At a Pa. House Appropriations Committee budget hearing in Harrisburg, state Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski questions the Pennsylvania State Police about troopers access to mental health services and if local police departments would have access to their proposed new training facility. Read more

 

Kosierowski, Donahue announce $4.16 million in state grants

(Mar 16, 2023)

“This funding will go a long way toward making needed improvements throughout Lackawanna County. I was glad to offer my support to the projects and I’m glad the CFA board recognized their importance,” said Kosierowski. Read more

 

Pa Democrats Seek Funding for School Repairs, Improvements

(Mar 02, 2023)

“Lead, asbestos, radon, mold and other hazardous elements are frequently found in our schools, which has significant short- and long-term effects on children and faculty,” said Rep. Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna). Read more

 

Democratic lawmakers announce legislation to invest in school facilities

(Mar 01, 2023)

“Lead, asbestos, radon, mold and other hazardous elements are frequently found in our schools, which has significant short- and long-term effects on children and faculty.” Read more

 

Legislators propose wheelchair inspection legislation

(Feb 28, 2023)

The legislation was proposed Tuesday at a press conference by state Rep. Dan Miller, D-Allegheny, Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, as well as Sen. Christine Tartaglione, D-Phila, and Sen. Tim Kearney, D-Delaware, who were joined by members of United Spinal, a nonprofit disability rights and veterans service organization. Read more

 

Kosierowski: Wheelchairs are Essential Tools

(Feb 28, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski joined state Rep. Dan Miller to introduce legislation which would require insurance to cover repair and maintenance of wheelchairs. Read more

 

Our schools are falling apart, here's one thing we can do about it

(Feb 28, 2023)

As we head into this new House session, in the majority, we are determined to push investments in school buildings to the top of the list. Read more

 

Kosierowski responds to school funding decision

(Feb 08, 2023)

“This week’s court decision regarding Pennsylvania school funding is welcomed by students, teachers and taxpayers across the state." Read more

 

Conservation, Substance Abuse Education, and Act 13 Funding Opportunities

(Feb 01, 2023)

Here are some of the latest state programs now open for applications. Read more

 

Policy Hearing: Testifiers detail issues affecting health care staffing

(Jan 26, 2023)

“We couldn’t possibly touch on all the issues affecting health care staffing today, but this hearing offered a chance for lawmakers and members of the public to understand the complexity of the problems,” said Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, who spent more than 25 years in the health care sector and is a registered nurse. “Real change will only come about if we methodically address the root causes of these numerous issues.” Read more

 

Pa. lawmakers propose medical debt relief bill

(Jan 23, 2023)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 23 – Seeking to ease the burden of medical debt on working families, a plan to create the Pennsylvania Medical Debt Repayment Program was unveiled today by state Reps. Arvind Venkat and Nick Pisciottano, both D-Allegheny; Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna; and Tarik Khan and Donna Bullock, both D-Phila. “As a physician, I have seen firsthand how problems with our nation’s healthcare system – including medical debt – have hurt families and prevented people from getting the care they need,” said Venkat, the first physician to serve in the General Assembly in nearly 60 years. “While there are many issues that we need to address, including the systemic problems that lead to spiraling medical debt, this bill is an important first step toward helping people across Pennsylvania get the assistance and the care they need – and not phone calls from collection agencies.” “When my son was diagnosed with childhood leukemia, the last thing I wanted to worry about was the stress of medical costs. No family in Pennsylvania should ever need to think twice before seeking care for chronic or other serious conditions for fear of going into medical debt,” Kosierowski said. “We must do whatever we can at the state level to ensure that families don’t need to choose between going to the doctor or putting food on their table or buying clothes for their children.” The lawmakers likened the newly Read more

 

Dickson City to convert former video rental shop into community center

(Jan 22, 2023)

Forconi contacted state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-114, Waverly Twp., looking for grants for the community center, and her office worked with him to apply, he said. Read more

 

Local lawmakers, voters optimistic as Gov. Shapiro takes office

(Jan 17, 2023)

"He's got a full plate, and it's a busy job, but I really have great faith that he'll do a wonderful job," said Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, (D) 114th District in Lackawanna County. Read more

 

Kosierowski welcomes grant to improve Dickson City park

(Jan 12, 2023)

"I’m glad that Dickson City received this substantial grant so Crystal Park can be updated while ensuring that the cost of the project doesn’t fall on local taxpayers." Read more