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McNeill appointed chair of Northeast Democratic Delegation

Schlossberg recommended for Behavioral Health Council

(Oct 25, 2023)

“I am truly honored to continue the fight for better mental health in Pennsylvania. Our nation’s mental health care system is broken, and state government plays a critical role in finding solutions," Schlossberg said. 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

 

Pashinski and Madden’s PA Preferred Organic trademark bill passes Senate

(Oct 24, 2023)

The bill’s sponsors emphasized that the program would not compete with other state producers but instead create opportunities for residents to identify and purchase locally grown foods more easily. Read more

 

State grant programs open for applications as of Monday, Oct. 23

(Oct 23, 2023)

Check out the latest state grants available for application. Read more

 

McNeill Hosts Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair

(Oct 23, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Jeanne McNeill hosted a Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair at the Suburban North Family YMCA in Catasauqua providing a wealth of information on programs and services available to assist those living with a disability or mental health issues. Read more

 

Bark in Riverfront Park: Dickson City's new Riverfront pooches, paddlers, picknickers

(Oct 21, 2023)

State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-114, Waverly Twp., whose district includes Dickson City, attended the ribbon cutting and spoke of advocating for grant funding of the park and how wonderful it is to see it open. Read more

 

Flavored tobacco products draw state's ire

(Oct 20, 2023)

Rep. Jeanne McNeill says that while some studies conclude vaping is less dangerous than smoking cigarettes, it gives the user a false sense of safety. It is still unhealthy and has been linked to a recent outbreak of lung-related deaths and injuries. Read more

 

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren conference spotlights families’ needs

(Oct 20, 2023)

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski on Friday said grandparents are raising grandchildren due to various reasons, and he shared proposals that he and some of his colleagues are promoting to address a growing problem in Pennsylvania that demands our attention. Read more

 

Pennsylvania House Passes Key Labor Bills: Strengthening Workforce and Infrastructure

(Oct 19, 2023)

Sponsored by State Representative Josh Siegel, D-Lehigh, one bill seeks to create a statewide responsible contractor law, setting clear requirements for firms bidding on publicly funded infrastructure projects. Read more

 

PA House Passes Responsible Contractor Law

(Oct 19, 2023)

Democrat Josh Siegel of Lehigh County applauded the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after they approved the passage of his bill creating new standards for construction projects. Read more

 

Haddock Promotes Fall Fishing and Boating in Pennsylvania

(Oct 18, 2023)

With the fall season upon us, Pa. state Rep. Jim Haddock provides information on trout stocking, boating safety, and encourages anglers and boaters across the state to have fun on the water while also being safe! Read more

 

Educators, students, and parents turn out to improve lives

(Oct 18, 2023)

Pa. House Representative Peter Schweyer addressed the crowd speaking about his support for Career Technical Education schools. He also spoke about his support for legislation to improve facilities and remove cost barriers to teacher certification. Read more

 

Siegel applauds passage of bill increasing supply of skilled craft labor

(Oct 18, 2023)

State Rep. Josh Siegel today applauded House passage of his bill that would establish a statewide responsible contractor law. Read more

 

Two key labor bills pass state House, head to state Senate for consideration

(Oct 18, 2023)

Among labor bills to recently pass or be considered for upcoming votes are two from Rep. Josh Siegel, D-Lehigh, and Rep. Kyle Donahue, D-Lackawanna. Read more

 

Pashinski: $19 million to help rehabilitate stormwater infrastructure

(Oct 18, 2023)

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski announced today $19 million in state funding to rehabilitate a wastewater system in Wilkes-Barre. Read more

 

Madden introduces "Christian Hall Prevention Resolution"

(Oct 17, 2023)

The resolution would create a joint state government commission with a panel of various experts who would to study the relationship between the 9-1-1 system and the new 9-8-8 mental health crisis hotline. Read more

 

Forthcoming legislation would increase interagency coordination for mental health crises

(Oct 17, 2023)

“The goal of this commission is to find solutions that will help save lives and protect the most vulnerable in our society,” Madden said at a press conference on Tuesday. Read more

 

Probst wildlife rehab center grant bill passes House

(Oct 16, 2023)

“Wildlife rehabilitators are essential in treating and temporarily caring for injured, diseased and displaced wildlife. They also provide essential education in order to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts, which is a health and safety factor, and they promote stewardship of wildlife,” said Probst. Read more

 

Pony Bridge Celebration Held in Hellertown

(Oct 16, 2023)

“You can’t chart a good course unless you know the path that came before you,” said state Rep. Bob Freeman (D-136), who represents Hellertown borough in Harrisburg. Read more

 

McNeill’s free Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair to be held Oct. 20

(Oct 13, 2023)

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill will host her annual Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 20 at the Suburban North Family YMCA located at 880 Walnut St. in Catasauqua. Read more

 

Schlossberg recommended for Behavioral Health Council
Oct 25, 2023

Local leaders promote zero-emission transportation
Oct 24, 2023

Pashinski and Madden’s PA Preferred Organic trademark bill passes Senate
Oct 24, 2023

State grant programs open for applications as of Monday, Oct. 23
Oct 23, 2023

McNeill Hosts Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair
Oct 23, 2023

Bark in Riverfront Park: Dickson City's new Riverfront pooches, paddlers, picknickers
Oct 21, 2023

Flavored tobacco products draw state's ire
Oct 20, 2023

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren conference spotlights families’ needs
Oct 20, 2023

Pennsylvania House Passes Key Labor Bills: Strengthening Workforce and Infrastructure
Oct 19, 2023

PA House Passes Responsible Contractor Law
Oct 19, 2023

Haddock Promotes Fall Fishing and Boating in Pennsylvania
Oct 18, 2023

Educators, students, and parents turn out to improve lives
Oct 18, 2023

Siegel applauds passage of bill increasing supply of skilled craft labor
Oct 18, 2023

Two key labor bills pass state House, head to state Senate for consideration
Oct 18, 2023

Pashinski: $19 million to help rehabilitate stormwater infrastructure
Oct 18, 2023

Madden introduces "Christian Hall Prevention Resolution"
Oct 17, 2023

Forthcoming legislation would increase interagency coordination for mental health crises
Oct 17, 2023

Probst wildlife rehab center grant bill passes House
Oct 16, 2023

Pony Bridge Celebration Held in Hellertown
Oct 16, 2023

McNeill’s free Disability and Mental Health Resource Fair to be held Oct. 20
Oct 13, 2023