Northeast Delegation

Kosierowski to hold FREE Community Shred Event June 21

(Jun 18, 2025) Northeast Delegation

Kosierowski to hold FREE Community Shred Event June 21 SCRANTON, June 18 – State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski will hold a free community shred event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21 at Scranton High School, 63 Munchak Way, Scranton. The shred event is a joint event with state Sen. Marty Flynn, D-Lackawanna/Luzerne, and state Reps. Kyle Donahue and Kyle Mullins, both D-Lackawanna, and Jim Haddock, D-Lackawanna/Luzerne. “Our free shred event is a great opportunity for residents to declutter their homes and safely dispose of personal information in an environmentally friendly way,” Kosierowski said. “I cannot stress enough that this shredding event is one of best ways to ensure that your confidential and sensitive documents are properly disposed of so your information will not be used without your knowledge. I encourage everyone to come out to take advantage of this free event to protect their privacy and support the community.” Households are limited to two boxes of papers to shred. Residents do not have to remove paperclips or staples, but it is requested that they remove any objects that could destroy the shredder, such as binders and notebooks. Residents can contact Kosierowski’s office by phone at 570-562-2350 to inquire about the event. Read more

Committee approves Freeman bill to create factory/mill revitalization tax credit

(Jun 17, 2025) Rep. Robert L. Freeman

“Using a building such as a former factory or mill for a purpose other than what it was originally intended for is a way to reuse buildings that have stood in our communities for decades," Freeman said. Read more

Veteran property tax elimination expanded under Probst bill OK’d by PA House committee

(Jun 16, 2025) Rep. Tarah Probst

"This is a vital step in expanding access to property tax relief and ensuring no eligible veteran or surviving spouse is left behind,” Probst said. Read more

Haddock measure celebrates Army’s 250th birthday

(Jun 10, 2025) Rep. Jim Haddock

"I think if George Washington was alive today, he would be proud of us for coming together in a bipartisan way to approve this resolution,” said Haddock. Read more

Pashinski hosts successful senior fair at Wyoming Valley Mall

(Jun 10, 2025) Northeast Delegation

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski proudly hosted a very well-attended senior fair on May 22 at the Wyoming Valley Mall, providing Luzerne County seniors and their families with a comprehensive array of resources and services designed to enhance their quality of life. Read more

House Children & Youth Committee unanimously approves bipartisan bill for food allergy training and medication in daycare facilities

(Jun 04, 2025) Northeast Delegation

HARRISBURG, June 4 – The House Children and Youth Committee today unanimously approved bipartisan legislation to help childcare facilities better manage food allergies (H.B. 928) and sent it to the full House for further consideration. Co-prime sponsored by state Reps. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, and Kristin Marcell, R-Bucks, the legislation would mandate food allergy and anaphylaxis training for childcare staff, emergency action planning, and access to medication like epinephrine. “As a nurse, I know how precious time is when someone is suffering an allergic reaction and how critical thorough training and available medication are at those key moments,” Kosierowski said. “This bill will provide critical training and medication so that day care workers can immediately identify the signs of an allergic reaction and provide life-saving medication like epinephrine. “As more and more hospitals are closing, the day care will have to replace the emergency room as the site where life-saving care is provided. This legislation will save lives.” Known as Elijah’s Law, the bill is named after 3-year-old Elijah Silvera who died from an allergic reaction to a dairy product he ingested at his day care. Following his son’s death, Thomas Silvera has advocated for the passage of Elijah’s Law that would require the education and provision of life-saving medicine to childcare workers and Read more