Kosierowski supports investments in education, expanded property tax rebates

(Jul 07, 2023)

State Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski voted for the 2023-24 state budget because it increases education funding and additional legislation will help more seniors receive rebates on their property taxes. Read more

 

Infrastructure, Housing, Transportation, and Safety Funding Opportunities

(Jul 05, 2023)

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

 

Kosierowski votes for Patient Safety Act

(Jun 28, 2023)

“As a nurse for more than 25 years, I can vouch for the attention that is required to appropriately care for a patient. By requiring hospitals to maintain staffing ratios, patients can feel confident that they will receive adequate care, while ensuring that nurses are not unnecessarily overwhelmed in what is already a stressful job,” said Kosierowski. Read more

 

Kosierowski votes to increase Pennsylvania minimum wage

(Jun 20, 2023)

"It is past time for us to help thousands of Lackawanna County workers and today we took a step in that direction. I was glad to vote for this incremental increase that would help us get to a reasonable wage and provide a mechanism for future increases to keep up with inflation,” said Kosierowski. Read more

 

Infrastructure, Housing, and Safety Funding Opportunities

(Jun 16, 2023)

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

 

Pennsylvania nurses rally to limit number of patients per nurse

(Jun 06, 2023)

“They’re asking for is just something simple. They are asking to be able to have a safe work environment so that they can take care of the patients,” said Rep. Bridget Kosierowski (D- Lackawanna County.) Read more

 

Pennsylvania takes step to become the second state to require nurse staffing minimums in hospitals

(Jun 06, 2023)

“Nurses deserve to have an assignment that they feel they can deliver the best possible care to their patients,” said Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, a Democrat from Lackawanna County, who worked as a registered nurse prior to joining the House. “That’s why we are here today.” Read more

 

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 supports investments in education, expanded property tax rebates
Jul 07, 2023

Infrastructure, Housing, Transportation, and Safety Funding Opportunities
Jul 05, 2023

Kosierowski votes for Patient Safety Act
Jun 28, 2023

Kosierowski votes to increase Pennsylvania minimum wage
Jun 20, 2023

Infrastructure, Housing, and Safety Funding Opportunities
Jun 16, 2023

Pennsylvania nurses rally to limit number of patients per nurse
Jun 06, 2023

Pennsylvania takes step to become the second state to require nurse staffing minimums in hospitals
Jun 06, 2023

Kosierowski Welcomes Scranton High School Show Choir to the Capitol
May 23, 2023

Focus on community as Wright Center hosts breakfast for government leaders
May 17, 2023

Kosierowski, Donahue announce $1.64 million in state grants
May 16, 2023

Kosierowski Promotes Pa. Tourism
Apr 13, 2023

Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities
Apr 13, 2023

Kosierowski: Mental Health Crisis In Pa.
Apr 12, 2023

Kosierowski Questions Access to PSP Training Facility and Mental Health Services
Mar 27, 2023

Kosierowski, Donahue announce $4.16 million in state grants
Mar 16, 2023

Pa Democrats Seek Funding for School Repairs, Improvements
Mar 02, 2023

Democratic lawmakers announce legislation to invest in school facilities
Mar 01, 2023

Legislators propose wheelchair inspection legislation
Feb 28, 2023

Kosierowski: Wheelchairs are Essential Tools
Feb 28, 2023

Our schools are falling apart, here's one thing we can do about it
Feb 28, 2023