Small business association criticizes Pa. American Water's proposed water-rate hike

(Nov 21, 2023)

Pennsylvania officials, including state Reps. Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna), Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) and Kyle Donahue (D-Lackawanna), have protested the increase. Read more

 

State legislators say water company's proposed rate hike is 'an assault on customers'

(Nov 20, 2023)

"Roughly 24,000 customers in our area, only 9,000 are enrolled in the in the customer assistance, income-driven program," said State Representative Kyle Mullins. Read more

 

Community rallies after proposed water rate hike

(Nov 20, 2023)

On Monday, Sen. Flynn, along with State Representative Kyle Mullins, Kyle Donahue, and Bridget Kosierowski called for a community campaign to take action against PAW, but they’re not the only ones who are outraged over the proposed rate hikes. Read more

 

State legislators unite against proposed ‘massive’ water rate increases

(Nov 19, 2023)

In a joint effort, Sen. Marty Flynn and State Representatives Kyle Mullins, Bridget Kosierowski, and Kyle Donahue said they are deeply concerned in regards to the substantial water-rate increases proposed by Pennsylvania American Water. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (11/15/2023)

(Nov 15, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Mullins Pushes Biomarker Testing Expansion

(Nov 15, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins joined advocates and colleagues to push for more biomarker testing awareness and coverage in the Commonwealth. Detecting biomarkers, which are changes, mutations or proteins in cancer cells, can determine which medical treatments will work best for each patient and can save lives. Mullins has introduced bipartisan legislation in the House with Rep. Bryan Cutler which would ensure that patients can obtain effective and efficient treatment they need, while reducing the costs of healthcare through avoiding unnecessary or inefficient treatment and allowing medical professionals to focus on care that works. Read more

 

Programs Now Open for Applications 10/31/23

(Nov 02, 2023)

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

 

Teacher shortage reaches crisis level in Pennsylvania: Record-high attrition impacts local schools

(Nov 02, 2023)

Said state Rep. Kyle Mullins: “For far too long, we have been drastically underfunding our schools to the billions of dollars, and unfairly doing so, one child’s education should not be valued any more or less that of another, simply because of zip code they happen to live in." Read more

 

Meredith Hose Company breaks ground on new fire station

(Oct 27, 2023)

Meredith Hose Co. lauded state Rep. Kyle Mullins and Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, among others, for helping the department secure funding. Read more

 

Pennsylvania bills promote safety efforts in work zones

(Oct 26, 2023)

Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Lackawanna, said HB1662 is critically important, telling the House Transportation Committee that state DOT data shows there is a 15-50% reduction in work zone crashes where speed cameras are present. Read more

 

Local leaders promote zero-emission transportation

(Oct 24, 2023)

Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti and state Reps. Kyle Mullins, D-112, Blakely, and Kyle Donahue, D-113, Scranton, called for the Environmental Protection Agency to enact the strongest possible federal clean car standards. Read more

 

Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment Grant Opportunities

(Oct 11, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that are open for applications. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (10/03/2023)

(Oct 03, 2023)

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

 

House lawmakers call attention to diaper, incontinence product needs across PA

(Sep 26, 2023)

The prime sponsors of H.R. 198 (re: Diaper Need Awareness Week) are Rep. Carol Hill-Evans (D-York), Rep. Tina M. Davis (D-Bucks), Rep. Kyle J. Mullins (D-Lackawanna), and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne). Read more

 

Pennsylvania bills would extend use of speed ticket cameras

(Sep 21, 2023)

“These numbers show that most drivers are slowing down in these zones, and after getting their first offense,” Rep. Mullins said. “This program has been successful at reducing excessive speeding and protecting our motorists and roadside workers.” 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

 

'Risky' energy retail market deterring consumers

(Sep 15, 2023)

A bill was introduced by Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Olyphant, after receiving complaints from constituents about the predatory door-to-door and telemarketing practices used by some energy suppliers to motivate consumers to switch providers. Read more

 

Dental care would spread more smiles

(Sep 13, 2023)

Democratic state Rep. Kyle Mullins has proposed a bill to help alleviate the shortage, borrowing on measures that the state government has taken to mitigate similar problems in other areas of health care, such as the ongoing nursing shortage. Read more

 

Bill moves forward to put permanent cameras in highway work zones

(Sep 12, 2023)

"This program has been successful in reducing the number of crashes; the goal of this program is not to raise revenue," said Rep. Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna). "That's a very important point." Read more

 

Mullins: Lackawanna Joint Senior Expo

(Sep 11, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Kyle Mullins joined fellow Lackawanna County colleagues to co-host the annual Joint Senior Expo in Scranton. Over 70+ state and local organizations participated, with hundreds in attendance, providing information on programs to improve the lives of those in the community. Read more