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House passes bipartisan Donahue bill to invest in site development

(1 day ago)

Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by state Rep. Kyle Donahue by a vote of 137-65. Read more

 

Freeman bill to create state poet laureate passes PA House

(1 day ago)

“Poetry is a literary art form widely celebrated by the United States and 47 states by designating an official poet laureate," Freeman said. Read more

 

Madden Bill to Better Address Alzheimer's Disease Passes House

(Jun 28, 2024)

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden, Chair of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, discusses her bill which would create a permanent Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) office and establish an advisory committee, both within the Department of Aging, to better coordinate resources across state agencies to help those living with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Read more

 

PA House passes Madden Alzheimer’s bill

(Jun 27, 2024)

“For too long, our seniors living with ADRD have not been prioritized. We can and must do better for our seniors and the loved ones who care for them,” Madden said. Read more

 

House committee OKs Freeman bill to redevelop vacant factories

(Jun 27, 2024)

"Repurposing an old factory or mill for retail, office or arts space, or transforming them into apartments, encourages economic development and improves the quality of life of a community," Freeman said. Read more

 

Probst Supports Bill for More Local Control Over Development

(Jun 26, 2024)

At a House Local Government Committee meeting, Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst speaks in support of legislation that would give local municipalities more tools and resources to address the impact of large construction projects. Probst voiced her frustration with PennDOT over the local impact of the Interstate 80 construction in her district and supports the additional accountability the bill would add.  Read more

 

Schlossberg bill to plan for regional growth approved by House committee

(Jun 26, 2024)

“Growth makes our excellent schools and thriving economy possible, along with the balance of urban, suburban and rural settings in our region. Unmitigated growth — growth without adequate planning — may enhance aspects of our economy, but typically at a tremendous cost,” Schlossberg said. Read more

 

Madden Co-Hosts 7th Annual Women’s Expo

(Jun 26, 2024)

Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden co-hosted her 7thannual Women’s Expo, her second alongside Rep. Tarah Probst in Stroudsburg, PA. Madden is proud to hold events such as this that bring the community together. Read more

 

House Labor and Industry Committee approves Donahue contractor bill

(Jun 25, 2024)

Today, the state House Labor and Industry Committee approved legislation (H.B. 2360) introduced by state Rep. Kyle Donahue that would establish a construction contractor verification system. Read more

 

Probst Co-Hosts Her Second Women’s Expo

(Jun 25, 2024)

PA state Rep. Tara Probst co-hosted her second Women’s Expo with Rep. Maureen Madden in Stroudsburg, PA. Probst looks forward to hosting many more times as events like this are so important to keeping residents informed about resources available to them. Read more

 

Schweyer on Needing to Expand Student Teacher Stipends

(Jun 24, 2024)

Chairman of the House Education Committee state Rep. Peter Schweyer spoke on the need to expand the Student Teacher Stipend Program here in the commonwealth. Schweyer says that with the overwhelming demand from applicants and the growing teacher shortage, the need to expand is a must not a want. Read more

 

PA House committee OKs Schlossberg bill to screen student mental health needs

(Jun 24, 2024)

“If we are serious about saving lives and improving mental health, then we must be proactive,” said Schlossberg. Read more

 

Pashinski Discusses Challenges Facing Our Immigrant Workforce

(Jun 21, 2024)

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, joined the Pa. Legislative Latino Caucus and leaders of the local Latino community for a roundtable discussion in Wilkes-Barre focusing on the challenges facing immigrant workers across the state. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Technology, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jun 20, 2024)

Multiple grant programs are currently open for application Read more

 

Rep. Siegel announces $1.9 million for affordable housing projects

(Jun 14, 2024)

State Rep. Josh Siegel announced Friday that his district received $1.95 million in funding for projects to make affordable housing more accessible and to address the affordable housing crisis in the Lehigh Valley. Read more

 

Siegel: Protecting Community Pharmacies

(Jun 13, 2024)

PA state Rep. Josh Siegel stands with House colleagues and independent pharmacists to call for an end to the unfair business practices of pharmacy benefit managers. Siegel says protecting local pharmacies is crucial to ensuring that Pennsylvanians have access to the care they need. Read more

 

Probst Sets the Record Straight on School Funding Bill

(Jun 13, 2024)

Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst discusses the historic education funding bill that was passed by the House this week and sets the record straight on some misconceptions being circulated online. Probst says this bill will not raise property taxes in Monroe and Pike counties and urges everyone to contact their state Senator to get this measure onto Governor Shapiro's desk. Read more

 

Legislators and education advocates rally in support of ‘Grow Your Own Educator’ teacher recruitment programs

(Jun 12, 2024)

“Our ‘Grow Your Own’ effort builds a pipeline to get today’s students from high school all the way to the front of the classroom where they will return as educators," Schlossberg said. Read more

 

Madden Alzheimer’s bill approved by PA House Aging Committee

(Jun 12, 2024)

The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Maureen Madden, would establish an infrastructure of full-time state agency positions dedicated to supporting dementia initiatives across Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Siegel votes for changes to Pa. school system funding

(Jun 11, 2024)

State Rep. Josh Siegel said the House passed legislation that would work toward making Pennsylvania’s public education funding system constitutional. Read more

 

House passes bipartisan Donahue bill to invest in site development
1 day ago

Freeman bill to create state poet laureate passes PA House
1 day ago

Madden Bill to Better Address Alzheimer's Disease Passes House
Jun 28, 2024

PA House passes Madden Alzheimer’s bill
Jun 27, 2024

House committee OKs Freeman bill to redevelop vacant factories
Jun 27, 2024

Probst Supports Bill for More Local Control Over Development
Jun 26, 2024

Schlossberg bill to plan for regional growth approved by House committee
Jun 26, 2024

Madden Co-Hosts 7th Annual Women’s Expo
Jun 26, 2024

House Labor and Industry Committee approves Donahue contractor bill
Jun 25, 2024

Probst Co-Hosts Her Second Women’s Expo
Jun 25, 2024

Schweyer on Needing to Expand Student Teacher Stipends
Jun 24, 2024

PA House committee OKs Schlossberg bill to screen student mental health needs
Jun 24, 2024

Pashinski Discusses Challenges Facing Our Immigrant Workforce
Jun 21, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Technology, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jun 20, 2024

Rep. Siegel announces $1.9 million for affordable housing projects
Jun 14, 2024

Siegel: Protecting Community Pharmacies
Jun 13, 2024

Probst Sets the Record Straight on School Funding Bill
Jun 13, 2024

Legislators and education advocates rally in support of ‘Grow Your Own Educator’ teacher recruitment programs
Jun 12, 2024

Madden Alzheimer’s bill approved by PA House Aging Committee
Jun 12, 2024

Siegel votes for changes to Pa. school system funding
Jun 11, 2024